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Nitheesh Nagappan Kurup

Procurement / Purchase
Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala
Nitheesh Nagappan Kurup

Summary

A methodical and results-oriented professional offering 15+ years of extensive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, contract negotiation, bid process guidance, process optimization, business transformation, and managing tender processes across diverse sectors including engineering, trading, and finance. Highly skilled in collaborating with high- performance teams, developing and maintaining C-suite level internal/external stakeholders relationships, and managing business purchases, ensuring the most optimum contracts are negotiated to maximize cost efficiency, quality, and profitability. Pursuing a Procurement Manager role within the Steel/Material/Engineering/Construction Industry.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
4
Certification
4
Languages
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Mekdam Steel Services & Contracting WLL

Asst. Procurement Manager
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Superintend Purchasing, Supplier Retention/Retaining, and Inventory management as the Procurement and Asset Manager, reporting directly to the General Manager
  • Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective, control the procurement budget, and promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers to provide quality products and services
  • Perform procurement/contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and contract preparation
  • Conduct risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements and review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility
  • Maintain and update records of goods received and issued as well as source 60+ reliable vendors/suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices, boosting productivity by 40%
  • Negotiate price and review technical specifications for raw Materials to maximize profitability.

Ironmount Engineering & Contracting WLL Qatar

Asst. Procurement Manager
01.2019 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Department as the Procurement and Asset Manager, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and Operations
  • Manager
  • Manage and execute the Department KIPs and achieve the targets by getting valued supplier with quality in line with the Project
  • Budget
  • Inventory management, help to forecast the requirements and helps to plan the purchasing activities and helps to get more profit for the projects.

Danem Group

Store In charge
05.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Managed the warehouse in compliance with the company's policies and vision, reporting directly to the Divisional Manager
  • Led a strong team of 4 to oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
  • Played a key role in setting up the layout and ensured efficient space utilization and was responsible for securing warehouse as well as staff supervision.

Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd

Branch Manager
12.2016 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Administered and enhanced Finance operations, including Corporate Finance, Investment, and Merchant Banking, as the Branch
  • Head, reporting to the Regional Manager
  • Generated brokerage and mutual fund income by leading a team of 10 to coordinate and function all the branch operations properly
  • Oversaw customer retention and retaining management, as well as new client accusation, applying robust communication skills.

Qatar Indo Fabs WLL Qatar

Store and Local Purchase In-Charge
02.2014 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Supervised receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations, which boosted operational efficiency by 100%, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and Operations Manager
  • Analyzed market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
  • Captained prices and contract negotiations, as well as technical specifications review for raw materials, components, and equipment
  • Set up the layout and ensure efficient space utilization and responsible for securing warehouse as well as supervising staff
  • Sourced reliable vendors/suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices, maximizing cost efficiency and profitability
  • Specialized in Purchasing, Inventory, Material, and Warehouse Management, managing warehouse in compliance with the company's policies and vision.

Lenoir Automobiles

Showroom Manager
01.2013 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Handled Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, reporting directly to the General Manager.

Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd
, Kerala

Senior Executive
07.2007 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • In financial management specializing in Banking/Financial Services, reporting directly to the Branch
  • Manager.

Education

International School For Management Education
Kerala

MBA from Marketing Management
2015 - 2016 (1 year)

University Overview

National Institute of Retail Management
Bangloor

MBA from Sales, Distribution Management & Retail Management
2011 - 2012 (1 year)

University Overview

International School For Management Education
Kerala

Bachelor of Arts from Linguistics/Languages, English
2004 - 2007 (3 years)

University Overview

Skills

  • Procurement/Purchase Negotiation
  • Procurement Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Commercial Procurement Experience
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, ERP
  • Supplier Selection
  • Cost Savings
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Team Goals
  • Vendor Acquisition
  • Price Negotiation
  • Supplier Management
  • Vendor Performance Management
  • Department Development
  • Supplier Performance Evaluation
  • Materials Management Information Systems
  • Email Communication
  • Request for Proposal

Certification

  • CPPM - Certified Professional Purchasing Manager – American Purchasing Society
  • CPP - Certified Purchasing Professional – American Purchasing Society
  • Six Sigma White Belt Dutch – BKO Accredited Online
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt – XLNC Academy International Pvt Ltd.

Interests

Riding (Motorcycle), Reading (Short Stories), Walking & Jogging, Travelling, Photography

Timeline

Asst. Procurement Manager
Mekdam Steel Services & Contracting WLL
12.2022 - Current
Asst. Procurement Manager
Ironmount Engineering & Contracting WLL Qatar
01.2019 - 11.2022
Store In charge
Danem Group
05.2018 - 11.2018
Branch Manager
Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd
12.2016 - 05.2018
International School For Management Education
MBA from Marketing Management
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Store and Local Purchase In-Charge
Qatar Indo Fabs WLL Qatar
02.2014 - 12.2016
Showroom Manager
Lenoir Automobiles
01.2013 - 01.2014
National Institute of Retail Management
MBA from Sales, Distribution Management & Retail Management
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Senior Executive
Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd
07.2007 - 01.2013
International School For Management Education
Bachelor of Arts from Linguistics/Languages, English
2004 - 2007 (3 years)
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager – American Purchasing Society. 2023 Certified Purchasing Professional – American Purchasing Society. 2022 Six Sigma White Belt Dutch – BKO Accredited Online 2020 Six Sigma Yellow Belt – XLNC Academy International Pvt Ltd. 2020

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

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Quote

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Gautama Buddha

Additional Information

Additional Information

Driving License: No: 16/3833/2006 (India) | No: 28635646748 (Qatar)

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