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· Sourced and evaluated vendors/suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules to align with project needs.

· Identified opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier terms, enhancing procurement efficiency.

· Manage the purchase of materials, equipment, and services as per project requirements.

• Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, and comparative statements.

· Ensure procurement follows company policies, budgets, and approval procedures.

· Track material availability, deliveries, and pending orders.

· Coordinate with project, stores, finance, and engineering teams.

· Maintained supplier records, monitoring vendor performance and quality to ensure compliance with project standards.

· Resolve issues related to quality, quantity, delays, invoices, and returns.

· Maintain procurement documentation and prepare MIS/procurement reports.

· Assisted in contract negotiations and annual rate agreements.

• Procurement: Managed procurement process from sourcing to delivery of MEP materials, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods while meeting quality standards.
• Vendor Management: Identified, evaluated, and selected reliable vendors for MEP equipment and components; negotiated contracts, ensured competitive pricing, and maintained strong supplier relationships.
• Material Selection: Collaborating with design and engineering teams to select appropriate MEP materials and equipment based on project requirements, performance specifications, energy efficiency, and budget constraints.
• Cost Management: Monitoring and controlling procurement costs, analyzing price trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to optimize purchasing process.
• Quality Assurance: Conducting quality inspections and audits of MEP materials to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Inventory Management: Maintaining inventory levels of MEP materials, managing stock replenishment, and implementing inventory control measures to minimize excess or shortage of supplies.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, invoices, and supplier communications, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Technical Support: Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders on MEP material specifications, applications, and installation requirements.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Led, mentored, and supervised team of procurement engineers, buyers, and support staff; allocated tasks, ensured efficient workload distribution, and conducted regular performance reviews and training.

• Procurement: Managing the procurement process from sourcing to delivery of MEP materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods while maintaining quality standards.
• Cost Management: Monitored and controlled procurement costs, analyzed price trends, identified cost-saving opportunities, and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes for improved financial performance.
• Vendor Management: Identified, evaluated, and selected reliable vendors for MEP equipment and components, negotiating contracts, ensuring competitive pricing, and fostering strong supplier relationships.
• Material Selection: Collaborating with design and engineering teams to select appropriate MEP materials and equipment based on project requirements, performance specifications, energy efficiency, and budget constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Conducted quality inspections and audits of MEP materials to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements, safeguarding project integrity.
• Inventory Management: Maintaining inventory levels of MEP materials, managing stock replenishment, and implementing inventory control measures to minimize excess or shortage of supplies.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, invoices, and supplier communications, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Technical Support: Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders on MEP material specifications, applications, and installation requirements.

• Negotiation: Negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Vendor Management: Evaluated and selected suppliers for products and services to align with organizational needs.
• Purchase Order Management: Managed purchase orders and tracked deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of dispatch activities, including delivery schedules, invoices, and shipping documents.

• Negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Created and managed purchase orders, tracked deliveries, and ensured timely receipt of goods to facilitate uninterrupted operations.
• Implementing inventory control measures to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and inventory shrinkage.
• Monitored stock levels, conducted regular stock checks, and reconciled discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintained accurate inventory records for all products and materials stored in a warehouse or store to support efficient stock management.
• Maintaining comprehensive records of inventory levels, procurement activities, supplier contracts, and shipment documentation.