Chandrasekar N is seeking a position in procurement operations or vendor management in the landscaping, construction, or oil and gas sectors in the UAE, Qatar, or Oman. He has over 16 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier development, and quotation preparation. He is skilled in inventory management, vendor relations, cost reduction, and implementing procurement best practices. Currently he works as a procurement officer for Averda Waste Management in Abu Dhabi, where he handles purchasing, contract negotiation, and maintaining procurement systems and records.

1. CHANDRASEKAR N
Contact: UAE 00971558234731, India +91 9629903849, 0091 9443017791
E-Mail: chandru.saker@gmail.com
Job Objective
Seeking assignments in Purchase Operations and Vendor Management with an organization of repute preferably in
Landscaping & Construction, Oil & Gas Sector
Location Preference: UAE, Qatar and Oman
Profile Summary
• An accomplished professional with nearly 16 years of rich
experience in Procurement Operations, Material
Management, Supplier/ Vendor Development and
Quotation Preparation
• Deftness in managing the entire gamut of Materials
Management including monitoring inventory levels, stock
management, verification of deliveries against local
purchase orders and liaising with vendors for timely
procurement of various items
• Proven track record of developing alternate vendor base
to synchronize movements of materials, increasing
revenues, streamlining process workflow and creating a
team work environment to enhance productivity
innovatively for reputed business houses
• An agent of change with hands on experience in
implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial
reduction in cost over budgeted cost
• Possess strong planning, time management, negotiation and decision making skills
Key Result Areas
• Planning & managing overall procurement of Automobile parts, Recyclable materials, civil & irrigation material for
various projects after detailed verification and analysis of price quality, specification, delivery & payment terms as per
the company purchase system procedures
• Identifying, evaluating, and developing a dedicated supplier/vendor base for achieving cost effective purchase of best
products at required time
• Advising & administering clients on procurement matters & on relevant processes like RFP /RFQ preparation, bid
evaluation criteria & other competitive procurement tools in order to ensure that client needs are met
• Liaising with:
o Project Managers & Engineers for obtaining approvals from consultants /clients
o Site Storekeepers, Site Engineers & Suppliers for material deliveries & inter-site materials transfers
• Accountable for:
o Reviewing progress of contractual agreements, approving invoices for payment, resolving problems and
performing post-contract evaluations
o Maintaining procurement/electronic records in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Oracle & other systems and
ensuring accuracy of the data
o Handling correspondence with Suppliers, Site Stores, Site Engineers & Sub-Contractors
o Maintaining vendor history card, purchase order status, material cost of various projects, supplier files up to date
price of construction and irrigation material as per ISO procedures
• Consistently evaluating & assessing performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as Quality of goods,
ensuing timely delivery, percentage of rejections, quality improvement rate, acceptance of terms & conditions of
purchase/contract etc.
• Monitoring the stock levels of consumables/ spares/ stocks at warehouses/ stores & ensuring timely procurement
and replenishment of stocks
• Developing alternative vendor base to reduce risk factors and developing competition to obtain price & delivery benefits
• Defining and managing key supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality,
including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts

2. Organisational Experience
Apr’14 – Till Date Averda Waste Management L.L.C, Abu Dhabi (Purchase Department) as Procurement Officer.
Role:
• Handling the purchase or contract for supplies, services and equipment required by any using agency, within
the limits of the current budget approved by the company
• Negotiating and recommending the execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and
equipment
• Acting to procure for the company the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment at least expense to the
projects
• Making and recommending to the concerned Manager for council approval, rules and procedures governing the
purchase of supplies, services and equipment for the projects and revisions and amendments to such rules and
procedures
• Prescribing and sustaining such forms as are reasonably necessary to conform to the requirements of this chapter and
other rules and regulations
Dec’11 – Jan’14 with Gulf Dunes Landscaping & Agricultural Services, Abu Dhabi (Purchase Department) as
Purchase Officer
Role:
• Handling the purchase or contract for supplies, services and
equipment required by any using agency, within the limits of the
current budget approved by the company
• Negotiating and recommending the execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment
• Acting to procure for the company the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment at least expense to the
projects
• Making and recommending to the concerned Manager for council approval, rules and procedures governing the
purchase of supplies, services and equipment for the projects and revisions and amendments to such rules and
procedures
• Prescribing and sustaining such forms as are reasonably necessary to conform to the requirements of this chapter and
other rules and regulations
• Supervising the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with
specifications and recommending the transfer of surplus or unused supplies and equipment between departments
• Maintaining a bidders’ list, vendors’ file, and such other records as are needed for the efficient operation of the
purchasing function
Nov’10-Nov’11 with Essar Teleholding Ltd., The Mobile Store, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai as
Warehouse Manager
Role:
• Handled the receipt and storage of incoming items and processed the orders and planning the dispatching of products.
• Monitored the space and tracked the stock levels along with setting aside storage areas for new stock.
• Met productivity target, maintained computerised admin (often in spreadsheet form) and automated storage and
retrieval systems.
• Ensured that the products were stocked correctly and safely and planned delivery timetables.
• Monitored the stock levels and tracked the products through depots to make sure they arrive at their destination.
• Ensured targets are met, involved in recruitment and training of staff
Mar’08-Sep’10 with ETA Ascon Associated Constructions & Investments Co. LLC, Dubai,
UAE (Division of ETA-Ascon Group of Companies) as Purchase Coordinator
Role:
• Oversaw processing of the purchase orders in a timely and effective manner and P & A requests in a timely and
effective manner
• Demonstrated continued improvement to eliminate errors and rework & managed the Process Proof of Delivery
(POD) requests
• Maintained the accurate ETA dates for open orders and worked with Accounting to reconcile invoice variances

3. Jan’06-Dec’07 with Bison Maldives Pvt. Ltd., Soosanee Magu, Male, Republic of Maldives -
For Resorts and Spa Development A7 Star Value, Constance Group, Mauritius as an Store
Manager
Role:
• Prepared GRN (Goods Received Note), MRN (Material Requisition Note), Material Rejection Note, Material Issue Note
(Separately for Subcontractors site) and updated all the Bin Cards and Stock Ledger
• Handled the month end Physical verification of inventory and reporting to head office, month end Physical verification
of Machinery, Tools & equipment and reporting to Head office
• Maintained the Fuel consumption report & submit to Head Office End of each Month. Maintaing Tool & Equipment
Issue Register
• Prepared the daily attendance register & report to Engineer and Month End Summary attendance register & Submit to
HR Department. Preparation of Month End Over Time summary and submit to HR Department.
Previous Assignments
Feb’01-Jan’06 with Hamsons Group Ltd., (Civil & Conveyance Govt. Contractor), Gudalur as Store Keeper
Jan’98-Dec’00 with Sahayaraj & Co. Building & Highway Road Contractors, Gudalur as Store Keeper
Highlight:
• Bagged a certificate in recognition of excellent product performance & achieving sales target – 1998-99
Education
• Bachelor of Business Management from RVS Collage of Arts & Science, Bharathiar University
Coimbatore: 1997
• Pursuing MBA in Logistics Supply & Chain Management from Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Other:
• Tally Accounting Software in Tally Academy from CSE Computer Education (P) Ltd.
• Certified Computer Accountant using Tally 9 from CSC Computer Centre: 2008
• Diploma in Computer Application from Thejas Computer Education: 1997
IT Skills
• Well versed with:
o Al Ghoritham System & ERP Entrepreneur Resources Planning Systems
o JDA- Chain Management Software
Personal Details
Date of Birth 31st
March 1976
Nationality Indian
Permanent Address 10/377 Ooty Main Road Gudalur Opposite Sakathi Vinayagar Kovil Gudalur 643212 the
Nilgris, Gudalur-643212
Present Address Averda waste management, PO Box No. 127259, WH 6-Plot # 53, 54, 55-Sector M35-
Muussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Marital Status Married
No. of Dependents 3
Passport No. J-0912543/Coimbatore/India (Valid till 07.09.2021)
Visa Status 73139455 (Valid till 15.05.2016)
Language Proficiency English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam