Ajithkumar has over 12 years of experience in procurement and material management. He is currently working as a procurement manager for Bahwan Engineering Company LLC in Oman, where he is responsible for procuring equipment and services for water projects worth over $180 million. Previously, he has worked on other large projects in Oman and India, handling procurement for HVAC, electrical, and other equipment. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and is pursuing a postgraduate diploma in business management.
Procurement Expert with 12+ Years Experience in Water Projects
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONNEL DETAILS
Name - AJITHKUMAR
Nationality - Indian
Date of Birth – 15.04.1983
Contact Detail - +968 94108481
E-mail ID - 83ajithkumar@gmail.com
Language Known - English, Hindi, Malayalam
Material status - Married
Driving license - Yes ( GCC )
Total Work Experience - 12 years (from 2004 July)
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Education qualification – Pursuing Post Graduate diploma in Business Management from
Symbiosis- Pune ( Part time)
- B- TECH, Mechanical (2004, Calicut university) Full Time.(69%)
Computer skills and software used
- SAP – MM module
- MS office
- BAAN & Oracle
Key Experience – Procurement of process equipments and services for Water projects (EPC
project), MEP procurement/Sub Contract finalization and Plant/machinery hire & purchase
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Total Years of Work Experience - 12 years
1. Current Employer : Bahwan engineering Company LLC.
Current Project : Sohar Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Plant ( EPC Project)( From Jan
2016 to Till date)
This project is executed by Sohar SWRO construction LLC which is a joint venture between
Valoriza Aqua, one of the largest desalination company in the world and Bahwan Engineering
Company with an almost equal share.
EPC contract value 180 M USD
Plant Capacity 250 MLD
Job description :
Procurement and material Management experience includes sourcing of materials and
equipment .
Receiving and detailed review of RFQ from Engineering and float the same to different
suppliers
Review of vendors offers from technical (preliminary) and detailed commercial point of view.
Negotiations, order placement, expediting and positioning of goods and services as per project
schedule.
Preparation of commercial comparison, recommendation of award and get the same approved
from both the managements.
Preparation of letter of award and work orders.
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Procurement control list updation in coordination with Valoriza Aqua- Spain.
Major Packages Finalised
DAF system.
Sea water intake pumps, LP pumps,HP pumps and booster pumps
Media filters
Catridgefilters
GRP Pipes and fittings
Membranes.
Couplings
RO skids
ERD skids
Energy recovery device
Chemical dosing systems
Diesel generators
HVAC package.
Fire fighting package.
33,KV, 11 KV and LV switch gears
Oil immersed transformers
Dry type transformers
Thickener Mechanism
Achievement : Working as a BEC representative in procurement in the joint venture company with
close reporting to top management.
2 . Bahwan Engineering Co.LLC Oman ( 2014 - 2016)
Designation : Procurement Engineer
Project Handled : Oman convention and Exhibition centre
Scope – Execution of MEP works.
MEP Contract value : 85 M USD
Worked as Procurement Engineer assisted by two Executives, responsible for the MEP purchasing
activities related to HVAC, Plumbing, Fire fighting and Electrical finalization of various
equipments,accessories and subcontract works within the budget as per company policy.
The procurement activities of this project is handling independently assisted by two national
executives.
Job description :
Procurement and material management experience includes sourcing of materials and
equipment .
Receiving and detailed review of purchase requisition from Engineering and float the same to
different suppliers
Review of vendors offers from technical (preliminary) and detailed commercial point of view.
Negotiations, order placement, expediting and positioning of goods and services as per project
schedule.
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Preparing the commercial comparison and the get the internal approval approved from
management.
Setting the ordering target and achieving the same in coordination with project director.
Major Items handled.
HVAC
Chillers, pumps, Cooling towers, Air seperators,Expansion tanks, Pressure independent control valves;
differential pressure control valves.FCUs , AHUs,Heat exchangers,CCUs,pipes, valves, VCDs, VAV
s,Sound attenuators,Fire rated ducts, and subcontracts for piping, ducting, insulation, testing and
commissioning, flushing and various equipment erection like chillers; aluminium cladding,grit blasting
and painting of piping etc
Plumbing
Fire pumps, Booster pumps,Solar system,Sanitary wares,Fuel oil system,FM-200 system,Foam deluge
system, Wet chemical fire suppression system;HDPE, UPVC and HPUPVC pipes and fittings, GI pipes;
Grooved fittings, GI threaded fitting , subcontract agreement like solar piping,fire fighting pipe
installation, erection of various solar tanks and pumps.
Electrical
HV and LV panels,Diesel generator,Bus duct,Transformers,Light fittings,Audio visual system, ICT
system, Security system,Lightning control system, and various subcontract like cable laying,
termination, panel erection, control cabling of BMS.
Rich experience in Global sourcing, Negotiation, procurement & vendor development
Proven skills in procurement spend reduction in operations & investments
Worked in various industries – Manufacturing,HVAC contracting, MEP contracting.
Knowledge of ERP(SAP/Oracle) based and technically sound in MS Office & excel
Strong team management, interpersonal skills, communication skills under international
working culture
3 . Bahwan Engineering Co.LLC (Oman, from 2012- 2014)
Designation : Procurement Engineer
Nature of Business :- MEP contractor, EPC, Oil field & Electrical Substation jobs, Elevators.
Project Handled : Salalah International Airport Project
Scope of work : Supply, installation and testing and commissioning of HVAC system.
HVAC Package : 47 M USD
Job description :
Procurement and material management experience includes sourcing of materials and
equipment .
Receiving and detailed review of purchase requisition from Engineering and float the same to
different suppliers
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Review of vendors offers from technical (preliminary) and detailed commercial point of view.
Negotiations, order placement, expediting and positioning of goods and services as per project
schedule.
Preparing the commercial comparison and the get the internal approval approved from
management.
Setting the ordering target and achieving the same in coordination with project director.
Major Items handled.
HVAC
Chillers, pumps, Cooling towers, Air seperators,Expansion tanks,Thermal energy storage tanks;
Pressure independent control valves; differential pressure control valves.FCUs , AHUs,Heat
exchangers,CCUs,pipes, valves, VCDs, VAV s,Sound attenuators,Fire rated ducts, and subcontracts for
piping, ducting, insulation, testing and commissioning, flushing and various equipment erection like
chillers; aluminium cladding,grit blasting and painting of piping etc
Plant & machinery - Hiring/Buying (Scissor lifts, Cherry picker, Forklift, Duct lifters, Crane,
Generators etc)
Job responsibility :-
Purchase request verification & understand the requirement of end user
In case of repeated request from end user insist end user/warehouse in charge to keep
minimum stock in order to avoid time delay in getting the materials at site & to do the better
price negotiation by showing good quantity with supplier (applicable for tools, consumables &
safety items).
Preparation of enquiry format with BOQ, Specifications, required payments terms & other
commercial terms based on the our contract with client (applicable for the project specified
supply of material & sub contract cases)
Study clients specification for the project specified material in order to fulfill clients
requirement.
Floating the enquiry to minimum 3 suppliers/manufacture/Sub contractors with target date to
submit the offer
Collecting techno commercial offers from suppliers, making price tabulation
Handing over of Technical offers (technical compliance) to the Design/Engineering team to
check the technical suitability of the product.
Based on feedback from the Design /Engineering team arrange techno commercial meetings
with supplier
Final negotiation for the price, other commercial terms & getting internal management
approval
Release of LOI
Collection of Material Submittal documents from finalized supplier for the product & supplier
approval from Client nominated Engineer (Consultant)
Release of firm order to the supplier against Purchase request from Design/Construction team
Sending SOFT report every week to the consortium (Success, Opportunity, Failure & Threat)
Sending monthly report of finalized suppliers & sub contractors list to the consortium
Achievements in Oman :-
Total savings of 1million RO in HVAC equipments sub contract finalization for MC5
project (period from 2012 to till date)
Successful handling purchasing activity in MC5 project under L&T Galfar consortium
procedures
Major Equipments and subcontract works of Oman convention project is finalized and
delivered.
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BLUESTAR LTD, GURGAON
ASSISTANT MANAGER: 1st July 2010 to January 2012
Responsibilities:
Procurement of steel and other high value equipments for HVAC projects for entire Northern
Region.
Ensuring project’s deliverables within estimated cost and stipulated time lines.
Ensuring year on year improvements in project’s cost variance.
Leading e-procurement initiatives like Reverse Auctions, etc.
Procurement of import items
Process Audits at Supplier end. Assessment, selection and development of new suppliers.
BLUESTAR LTD, GURGAON
SENIOR ENGINEER: Feb 2007 to June 2010
Responsibilities:
Planning and procurement of local Material Component
Planning and managing of just in time inventory levels.
Procurement of project equipments.
Negotiation with suppliers
Preparation of purchase orders and supplier payments
Project handled :-
a. Jaipur airport (HVAC works) handled procurement activity of alll HVAC items)
b. Delhi Metro ( 7 stations project) successfully handled the water side accessories for this project
c. DAMEL project New Delhi, handled all MEP related procurement activities & finalizing various
types of sub contractors.
Software used :-Microsoft word, Excel & ERP system (SAP based system)
Job responsibility:-
Verification & understanding of requested items in Purchase request from end user
Sourcing vendors & floating enquiry to existing/new suppliers
Follow up for quotation, analysis, comparison, negotiation, placing the order, follow up for the
deliveries & payment to the suppliers
involving management for commercial negotiation in case of higher value (above 1,00,000Rs)
Providing weekly report to the management for the procured materials
VIDEOCON INDUSTRIES LTD, NOIDA
QUALITY ENGINEER (AC): August 2004 to January 2007
Responsibilities:
Planning ofacprod.and dispatchesofmaterialrelated plant ofVideocon accordingto the demand
and requirements.
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Vendor development, localisation projects supplier quality and capacity planning.
Analyzing and improving the quality of vendor performance.
Successfully handled the purchasing or dispatching plans at Noida plant.
Working knowledge of my SAP in material management.
Quality development.
Motivation & discipline among department.
Provide daily report to the manager.
Key Skills:
Experience of working on SAP (supply, distribution and materials management) and ERP
platforms.
Excellent knowledge of procurement processes.
sound knowledge of technical & commercial terms.
Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare thatall the above mentioned details given by me are true to the bestof my knowledge and belief.
Your Sincerely,
Ajithkumar.