MOHIDEEN ABDUL KHADAR S.M
Procurement Professional
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with a proven track record at AGS Health, driving cost reductions and enhancing vendor management. Expert in strategic sourcing and contracts management, achieving significant savings while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at problem-solving and skilled negotiation, I thrive in optimizing procurement efficiency to align with business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Procurement
AGS Health Private Limited
Chennai
04.2016 - Current
- Spearheaded procurement strategy across IT, HR, Admin, Branding, L&D, Operations, and Projects to align with business objectives.
- Achieved approximately 15–20% year-over-year savings through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation.
- Compiled bid packages and issued Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for diverse categories.
- Arranged pre-award technical meetings with User Departments, Project Managers, and Suppliers to foster collaboration.
- Represented Procurement Team in supplier meetings to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
- Developed alternate vendor base to enhance cost reduction and supply chain resilience.
- Directed high-performing team to meet SLAs while ensuring adherence to procurement SOPs.
Senior Executive - PMO
Matrimony.com Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Achieved significant cost reduction in telecom expenses while improving operational efficiency.
- Established consolidated billing system with service providers to reduce administrative workload.
- Certified monthly telecom bills, ensuring accuracy and securing timely approvals.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives across telecom and IT sectors to enhance savings.
- Managed IT procurements for hardware, software, AMC, and services supporting business functions.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to fulfill urgent requirements without disruption.
Senior Executive - SCM
Global Proserv Ltd. (GTL)
Coimbatore
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed procurement of operations and maintenance services for telecom infrastructure projects.
- Ensured timely processing of urgent user requests, minimizing operational downtime.
- Finalized rate contracts for recurring services, achieving approximately 20% cost savings.
- Negotiated competitive pricing and favorable service agreements with suppliers.
- Streamlined purchase order creation process within SLA to enhance coordination.
- Monitored vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Maintained accurate procurement records to support auditing processes.
Executive (SCM)
Bharti Airtel Ltd
Chennai
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed procurement of IT hardware, software, Telecom equipment, and branding materials to meet business needs on schedule.
- Achieved cost savings of up to ~15% through effective vendor negotiations while ensuring quality service.
- Created purchase orders within SLA, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to establish procurement requirements aligned with organizational budgets.
- Maintained vendor performance scorecards to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Supported audits by providing accurate procurement documentation for reporting purposes.
Education
MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Bharathiyar University
CoimbatoreCoimbatore
B.Sc - Advance Zoology & Biotechnology
The New College, University of Madras
ChennaiChennai
Skills
- Procurement efficiency
- Vendor management
- Procurement strategy
- Cost reduction
- Contracts management
- Financial acumen
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Skilled negotiation
- Indirect procurement and strategic sourcing
- IT and technology procurement
- Budgeting and cost optimization
- Cross-functional leadership
- Risk management and compliance
- Stakeholder collaboration
Accomplishments
- Cost reduction: Achieved a 20% reduction in costs through strategic vendor management over a 15-year career
- Procurement process optimization: enhanced procurement processes by 30%, improving efficiency while managing complex vendor relationships
- Vendor base development: built a strong vendor network, boosting supply quality and performance metrics by 25% across projects
- Annual savings: consistently delivered 15–20% annual savings in indirect procurement categories
- Oracle ERP implementation: Led the successful implementation of the Oracle ERP procurement module, enhancing reporting and compliance
- Billing complexity reduction: streamlined telecom and IT service billing by establishing a single, unified billing system
- Vendor partnerships: negotiated long-term vendor partnerships, ensuring supply chain resilience, and cost stability
- Team leadership: Directed teams to deliver procurement services within SLA timelines, and adherence to SOPs
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
General Manager - Procurement
AGS Health Private Limited
04.2016 - Current
Senior Executive - PMO
Matrimony.com Pvt. Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2016
Senior Executive - SCM
Global Proserv Ltd. (GTL)
10.2010 - 02.2012
Executive (SCM)
Bharti Airtel Ltd
01.2008 - 10.2010
MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Bharathiyar University
B.Sc - Advance Zoology & Biotechnology
The New College, University of Madras