NIJIN RAJ
DUBAI,UAE
Summary
I currently hold the position of Senior Purchase Representative at Berger Paints Emirates LTD ( Asian Paints Group) in Al Quoz, Dubai, where I have accumulated 8 + years of experience in local and international purchasing within the UAE contributing to a total of 11 plus years of professional experience. My expertise spans various sectors including Paint & Coatings, Ready Mix Concrete, Construction Chemicals, Plaster, Water Treatment, Plant & Machinery, Fleet Management, etc.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Purchase Representative
Berger Paints Emirates Ltd (An Asian Paints Group)
AL Quoz, Dubai, UAE
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinating with various vendors for price, quotation for raw materials & packing material.
- Raising purchase orders on time for raw material & packing material after price negotiation
- Responsible for Regional purchase for Solvents & Resins for Oman & Bahrain Unit on quarterly basis.
- Identify new sources and arrange samples to achieve sourcing savings.
- Identifying nonmoving RM & PM and taking necessary action.
- Handling imports goods and keeping an up-to-date record of incoming shipments to clear goods on time to avoid demurrage charges.
- Follow up with vendors for shipping documents.
- coordinate with the clearing agent for clearing the shipment from the port.
- Check and verify all import documents in compliance with MOFI before applying for duty exemption.
- Assist Finance team with invoice discrepancies & Payable process.
- Responsible for all the timely renewal of contracts in discussion with line manager and other senior officials.
- Ensure all contracts are logged as per company policies and standards.
- Conducting Annual supplier assessment & performance appraisals.
- Liaise with vendors in case of material rejection / Customer complaint.
- Responsible for Inventory level.
- Responsible for annual and half-yearly stock taking.
- Conduct training programs for workmen and vendors.
- Handle all ISO-related documentation for the purchase.
- Plan and execute monthly stock adjustments as per policy for key raw materials.
- Timely submission of monthly report.
Purchase Executive
Conmix Ltd
Sharjah, UAE
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Ensure timely purchase for raw materials, aggregates, chemicals related to Ready mix concrete, Plaster, Paint, Construction chemicals, and Water treatment
- Ensure all Raw material and Packing material meets corporate quality and standards.
- Prepare monthly report for all division.
- Purchasing Spare parts for European trucks such as Man, Renault, Mercedes, and Ready-mix Concrete Equipment's parts against approved requisition.
- To perform and manage all activities involved in the purchase of material from local or international sources as per the companies’ policies and standards.
- Use excellent negotiation skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
- Handle import goods; ensure their on-time clearance and compliance with local customs procedures.
- Sending samples of raw materials and chemicals to appropriate division for QC testing before rising purchase order, when required.
- Sending inquiries to vendors and carry out comparative studies with quotation received and get the approval of Purchase Manager.
- Conducting annual supplier performance appraisal.
- Sourcing of new origin.
- Ensure purchases within the budget for all projects.
- Conduct training and orientation program for new team members
- Coordination with suppliers for timely delivery as per the specified schedule.
- Applying for duty exemption for imported materials.
- Maintain E-Dirham payment details for legalization and duty exemption.
- Heading and Coordinate with the store section for procurements of stock spare parts.
- Monitoring day-to-day operations of store & storekeepers.
- Heading annual stocktaking.
- Maintaining proper inventory controls.
- Reviewing all tax invoices in terms of their compliance with FTA regulations.
- Handling the petty cash account for daily cash purchase and vehicle registration and renewals.
- Preparing a petty cash reconciliation statement for accounts.
Office Administrator
Sainsbury
Eastham, London, United Kingdom
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintain Public and community relations.
- Managing cash receipts and payments.
- Recording and managing the stock.
- Ensure all products follows FIFO
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and activity reports.
- Correspondence with top management.
- Prepare promotional and informational materials.
- Ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of staff.
Education
MBA - ( HR & Marketing)
University Of Sunderland
United Kingdom 05.2013 - 05.2015
ABP - Business Management.
International Graduation School
Kochi, Kerala, India 10.2011 - 10.2012
PGDBM - Business Management.
International Graduation School
Kochi, Kerala, India 10.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
SN College
Punalur, Kerala, India 09.2007 - 09.2010
Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
- Analytical skills
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
- Planning and Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Forecasting and demand
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Fluent
Timeline
Senior Purchase Representative
Berger Paints Emirates Ltd (An Asian Paints Group)
06.2021 - Current
Purchase Executive
Conmix Ltd
09.2016 - 06.2021
Office Administrator
Sainsbury
05.2013 - 02.2014
MBA - ( HR & Marketing)
University Of Sunderland
05.2013 - 05.2015
ABP - Business Management.
International Graduation School
10.2011 - 10.2012
PGDBM - Business Management.
International Graduation School
10.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
SN College
09.2007 - 09.2010
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