The document outlines the career experience and qualifications of an individual with nearly 28 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and vendor development across various industries. The individual has led procurement and materials management functions for several companies in the UAE and India, implementing cost savings initiatives and streamlining operations. The summary highlights leadership experience, problem solving skills, and expertise in areas like strategic planning, process improvement, and relationship management.

1. Key Skills Profile Summary
Quality focused professional, problem solver & primary customer service
leader with nearly 28 years of rich UAE & Indian experience in
Strategy Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Materials Management
and Vendor Development across Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Oil &
Gas, Power, Construction / HVAC / MEP and DEWA / SEWA domains
Enterprising leader with a strong record of contributions that streamlined
logistics, warehousing, procurement & vendor development
related operations, heightened productivity & enhanced internal controls
Led the creation of business case for transformation of supply chain into
a more value creating functions through redesigning organization,
processes & interfaces and devising technology based solutions for start-up
as well as established companies
Honed with a cross-cultural exposure in working with multi-locational &
cultural personnel across globe; executed complex projects and registered
substantial cost savings
Expertise in establishing various processes & SOPs, streamlining
workflow and creating work environment to enhance productivity
A forward thinking person with strong communication, analytical &
organizational skills; well organized with a record that demonstrates
self-motivation & creativity to achieve corporate goals
Career Timeline
Education
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Govt. College of Engineering, Coimbatore, affiliated to
Bharatiar University in 1987
Procurement / Commercial
Operations / Import
Consignments
Materials / Warehouse
Management
Vendor Development
Supply Chain Management
Strategy Planning
Logistics
Legal / Statutory Compliance
Safety, Quality & Efficiency /
IMS Reporting
Sales Tax, VAT & Excise Duties
Client Relationship
Management
Process Improvement
Team Building & Leadership
L. RAMKUMAR
~ Procurement ~ Material Management ~ Vendor Development ~
Strategy Planning ~ Logistics
Achievement-oriented senior management professional with a proven career in
conceiving & implementing effective ideas / strategies through inspiring
leadership, rich technical experience and innovation excellence
(1)
Aug’87-May’94:
M/s MALU FAB
Industries as
Production /
Procurement
Engineer
(3)
Jun’05-Jun’08:
Tecsol International
LLC as Procurement
Engineer –
Mechanical
(5)
Since Sep’10:
Middle East
Specialized
Cables Co. as
Section Head
(2)
Jun’94-Mar’04:
M/s ELGI
Equipments Ltd. as
Procurement
Engineer –
Technical
(4)
Jul’08-Aug’10:
Imec Intercon Electro
Mechanical Works LLC
as Procurement
Engineer-HVAC,
Plumbing & Electrical
00971503568938 / +91-9585357601 2015slrkumar@gmail.com / slrkumar2005@yahoo.co.in

2. Soft Skills
Work Experience
Since Sep’10: Middle East Specialized Cables Co. (MESC), Ras Al Khaimah as Procurement Engineer
Jul’08-Aug’10: Imec Intercon Electro Mechanical Works LLC, Dubai as Procurement Engineer-HVAC,
Plumbing & Electrical
Jun’05-Jun’08: Tecsol International LLC, Dubai as Procurement Engineer – Mechanical
Role:
Developing a sourcing framework (raw materials, components, spares, equipment & services) to analyse demands
patterns and identifying short & long term requirements for price sensitive articles in each category (raw material /
capital goods / equipment)
Ensuring that key procurement plans are aligned with all contractual & statutory requirements, holding techno-
commercial discussion with suppliers, finalizing the order of products and managing commercial operations as per
Annual Maintenance Contract
Supervising warehouse operations and ensuring adherence to KPIs agreed with store vendors; changing the existing
process of the store to accommodate a smooth flow of cargo to maximize loads, increase output & net profits
Monitoring the performance of suppliers as per percentage for rejection, quality improvement rate, timely delivery &
credit terms through strategic sourcing, localization and vendor managed inventory
Liaising with Transporters, C & F Agents, Authorities, Customs House Agents, Freight Forwarders & External Agencies
Developing & maintaining cordial relations with all dealers in the network; ensuring the proper communication of
company schemes as well as accounting information
Working as “face” for the organization, participating in industry & company panels, providing support and executing
all events & other initiatives
Assessing dealer’s performances and sustaining the existing network
Sourcing the electro / mechanical components at right time with quality to meet the required targets at lowest prices
as per industrial requirements (Oil & Gas Projects, Power Projects, Construction / HVAC / MEP Items and DEWA /
SEWA Projects)
Negotiating on:
o Purchase of materials from suppliers at best / cost-effective prices
o Long term agreements & programs with key vendors to generate annual savings and convince them to agree for
contracts with the company
Resolving audit issues, ensuring compliance / financial statements and maintaining the documents of appropriate
records as per ISO standards
Discussing about defective / unacceptable new goods / services with users, vendors and others to determine root
cause of the problem and suggest corrective & preventative action for avoiding recurrence
Directing complete material cycle right from purchase planning & orders processing through clearance & traffic till
receipt of the same
Supervising the order cycle and other associated information systems to identify operational problems and analyze
data for improvements
Highlights:
Implemented Integrated Management Systems such as DIN EN ISO 9001; 2008, EN ISO 14001; 2004-BS
OHSAS; 18001: 2007 in 2011-12
Improved supplier lead time by devising new processes & ensuring that materials were always present for production
Attained 10-15% cost savings and competitive advantage by maintaining cordial business relations with vendors
for procurement of necessary items
Planned & executed process improvement strategies like spare for cable machine with local UAE supplier
Overcame challenges like material supply shortage for completion of project in spite of final design changes for
villas / MEP systems (Dubai Sports City Villa Project in UAE)
Change
Agent
Collaborator
Communicator
Motivator
Planner

3. Previous Experience
Jun’94-Mar’04: M/s ELGI Equipment Ltd., Coimbatore, India as Procurement Engineer – Technical
Aug’87-May’94: M/s MALU FAB Industries, Coimbatore, India as Production / Procurement Engineer
IT Skills
MS Office Processing Software, Excel and Outlook Express
Date of Birth: 14/01/1966
Permanent Address: 15A, Anna Nagar, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Current Address: Sharjah, UAE
Nationality: Indian
Languages Known: English, Tamil, Malayalam & Hindi
Passport Details: E4866923 (Issued at Dubai and valid till 11/01/2025)
Visa Status: Resident Visa