Karthik. N

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies, procurement plans, SOPs and procedures aligned with project scope, budget, schedule, contractual requirements and critical-path activities.
• Led end-to-end purchasing and subcontract procurement, including RFQ, bid management, technical/commercial evaluation, bid clarification, negotiation, award recommendation, PO/subcontract placement, execution and close-out.
• Managed procurement activities in schedule-driven project environments, supporting both Lump-Sum and Reimbursable contracts to ensure timely procurement of critical and long-lead materials, equipment, services and subcontracts.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies covering sourcing, pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, Incoterms, warranty, freight, variations, claims and Liquidated Damages (LDs).
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance and value optimisation through competitive bidding, strategic sourcing, alternate suppliers, value engineering, supplier negotiations, volume consolidation and logistics optimisation.
• Manage international sourcing and supplier relationships across China, India, South Korea and other best-cost countries, effectively coordinating with global suppliers and international stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Planning, Construction, Quality, Finance, Commercial and Client teams to align procurement deliverables with engineering approvals, project milestones and execution schedules.
• Manage supplier prequalification, supplier evaluation, vendor development and performance management, monitoring quality, cost, delivery, capacity, documentation and contractual compliance.
• Led procurement expediting and material follow-up for critical and long-lead items, ensuring alignment of manufacturing, inspection, documentation, dispatch and delivery with contractual and project schedules.
• Manage end-to-end import procurement and international logistics, coordinating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, transporters and clearing agents for timely shipment, customs clearance and project-site delivery.
• Negotiate supplier, freight and logistics contracts/SLAs, optimising material cost, freight, landed cost, demurrage, detention and other supply-chain expenses.
• Monitor procurement budgets, commitments, actual expenditure, forecasts, cash flow and savings, identifying cost variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Managed contract changes, variations, price and schedule negotiations, and supplier claims, safeguarding project cost and schedule objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs, contractual requirements, international trade regulations, customs laws, import/export documentation and company governance procedures.
• Prepare and present MIS reports, procurement dashboards and Power BI reports covering procurement progress, PR/PO status, cost, savings, supplier performance, expediting, imports, logistics and project risks.
• Utilise e-procurement, e-bidding and e-auction platforms to enhance competition, transparency, procurement efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs including PR-to-PO cycle time, procurement lead time, cost savings, supplier OTIF performance, overdue POs, import clearance and logistics performance.
• Lead, coach and develop procurement teams, setting objectives and KPIs, allocating responsibilities, conducting performance reviews and building commercial and negotiation capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, presentation, communication and stakeholder-management skills, effectively presenting procurement strategies, commercial solutions, risks and project status to management, Clients, Engineering, suppliers and non-procurement personnel.
• Participate in project, client, consultant and supplier review meetings, driving resolution of procurement, commercial, technical, logistics and schedule-related issues.
• Support internal, external and client audits, maintaining complete procurement documentation, approvals, bid evaluations, contracts, POs and commercial records.
• Lead procurement close-out, including PO/subcontract closure, final documentation, warranties, claims, LDs, commercial reconciliation and lessons learned.

Projects Handled:

Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited & Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited

Acted as SPOC for the below projects:

• GT6 Project
• GT7 Project
• HRSG - 1, 2 & 3 Projects
• Construction of New Residential buildings
• IEFCL - Line 3

• Managed end-to-end procurement of raw materials, mechanical equipment, fabrication materials and project/site requirements for refinery, petrochemical, infrastructure, aluminium, steel and shutdown projects.
• Managed procurement documentation and records in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2019, ASME, API, ASTM, BS/BS EN, AWS and AISC standards and project requirements.
• Coordinated with Engineering, Projects, Fabrication, QA/QC, Planning, Stores, Finance and Suppliers to ensure timely material availability in line with project schedules and specifications.
• Managed procurement for major EPC and industrial projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications and schedules across refinery, ammonia, plastics, steel, aluminium, airbase, and shutdown projects.
• Acted as SPOC – Mechanical Procurement for the LIWA Plastics Project valued at approximately OMR 70 million, managing procurement requirements throughout project execution.
• Managed procurement of major mechanical packages including Odour Control System, Water Treatment Plant, Pumps, Screening Systems, Manhole Covers, DI Pipes and HDPE Pipes, with package values up to approximately OMR 200,000.
• Executed RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, techno-commercial comparisons, and negotiations, facilitating timely PO placements and delivery follow-ups for critical materials and equipment to support project timelines.
• Coordinated technical clarifications, material approvals, inspections, supplier documentation and delivery schedules with project and engineering teams.
• Monitored procurement progress against project schedules, budgets and material requirements, resolving supplier and delivery issues to support uninterrupted fabrication and site execution.
• Participated in internal/external audits and management review meetings, ensuring procurement compliance, documentation traceability and timely closure of audit requirements.
• Cultivated effective relationships with suppliers, project teams, consultants, and international stakeholders, enhancing collaboration for timely and cost-effective project execution.

Oversaw multiple projects, ensuring compliance with client specifications and timelines.

Towell Infrastructure Projects & UNISCO

• Documented and organised raw material requirements for fabrication units and project sites.
• DUQM Refinery project:
• Client: Tecnicas Reunidas SA & Daewoo Engineering & Construction Ltd (TRD)
• Client: Joint Venture of Petrofac & Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd. (PSJV)
• Client: Saipem
• Salalah Ammonia Project:
• Client: SNC Lavalin
• Sohar Refinery project:
• Client: ORPIC
• Moon Iron & Steel Company (MISCO):
• Client: Shriram EPC
• ALBA Bahrain, Adam Airbase, Sohar Aluminum upgrade activities, PDO - Shutdown activities, etc.
• Acted as SPOC - Procurement (Mechanical) for LIWA Plastic Project (Project Worth = Approx. 70 Million OMR)
• Finalized Procurement Activities of Major Components like Odour Control System (150,000 OMR), Integrated Water Treatment Plant, Pumps (140,000 OMR), Screening Systems (95,000 OMR) Manhole covers (180,000 OMR), DI Pipes (125,000 OMR) & HDPE Pipes (200,000 OMR) and complete involvement for the Entire project execution requirements.

• Handled purchase and expediting activities for Acid Plant, Fertilizer, Utilities and Port requirements, ensuring timely availability of materials, spares and consumables.
• Coordinated with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal departments for quotations, order processing, and delivery follow-up, ensuring seamless shipment tracking.
• Supported international logistics and import/export activities, coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs/clearing agents for timely shipment and delivery to site.
• Finalised freight-forwarder rate agreements and commercial terms, optimising procurement processes for regular and international shipments.
• Maintained Approved Vendor List (AVL) and supported vendor development, evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Prepared MIS reports on procurement and expediting status, annual purchase evaluations, vendor performance, and identified cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitored market prices of steel and other commodities, supporting purchase decisions, negotiations and cost-control initiatives.
• Acted as SPOC on Purchase & Expediting activities for Acid plant, Sefics, Port & Fertilizer

Finalisation of Rate Agreements for Freight forwarders and Regular spares & consumables.

• Assisted in coordinating shipments under various Incoterms, supporting freight planning, shipping documentation and logistics cost evaluation.
• Managed various project assignments

• Coordinated project procurement and execution activities for FCKS Cement Plant EPC project, collaborating with engineering, procurement, vendors and site teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Executed project material procurement by managing RFQs, evaluating quotations, processing POs, coordinating with suppliers, and tracking deliveries to meet project timelines.
• Coordinated with FLSmidth Engineering/Project teams for technical specifications, drawings, material requirements and approvals.
• Monitored supplier manufacturing, inspection, dispatch and delivery against project schedules and site requirements.
• Coordinated logistics and material movement to site, including freight, shipment documentation and delivery tracking.
• Prepared procurement/project status reports and followed up on critical materials, pending actions and supplier issues.
• Supported resolution of technical, commercial and delivery issues to facilitate timely project execution.

Oversaw multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timely completion.

• Contributed to the turnkey cement plant project M/s. Fabrica De Cimento Do Kwanza Sul Project.
• 1. EPC Contractor - ETA Star
• 2. EPC Consultant - FLSmidth

• Managed multiple cement plant projects
• Successful completion of cement plant project M/s. Madras cements limited - Jayanthipuram T.N. and M/s. Orient Cements limited - Devapur A.P.
• Contributed to the successful completion of both cement plant projects through effective project and procurement coordination.
• Supported project procurement and execution for cement plant projects at Jayanthipuram and Devapur.
• Managed RFQs, evaluated quotations, processed POs, coordinated suppliers, and followed up on delivery of project materials and equipment.
• Coordinated with Engineering, EPC, Vendors and Site teams for technical requirements, approvals and project schedules.

Monitored supplier manufacturing, inspection, dispatch, logistics, and site delivery of critical materials to ensure project timelines were met.

Prepared procurement and project status reports, resolving technical, commercial, and delivery issues to support project progress.