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Nauneet Niven Prasad

Nauneet Niven Prasad

Summary

Resourceful Procurement Coordinator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supply chain management. Excel in problem-solving, adaptability, and effective communication, ensuring successful procurement processes and vendor relations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Asset and Procurement Coordinator

TAFE Queensland
Suva
02.2023 - 03.2025
  • Led regional management of assets for APTC, ensuring the accurate
    tracking, inventory, and maintenance of equipment and resources across
    the Pacific region and Timor-Leste. (approx. AUD 10 Mil of assets)
  • Lead the procurement process, from identifying needs to securing
    vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining
    compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
  • Provide operational support to campuses, working closely with Country
    Directors and the Regional Operations Director to ensure proactive
    alignment of procurement activities across APTC country locations,
    including facilitating and sourcing international procurement as needed.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and
    suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing, resolve issues, and ensure the
    timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitor and manage procurement and asset-related budgets, ensuring
    efficient allocation of resources and compliance with financial protocols.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procurement activities,
    asset inventories, and expenditures, producing detailed reports for senior
    management to support decision-making.
  • Liaise with internal departments, faculty, and stakeholders to assess
    asset and procurement needs and ensure alignment between strategic
    goals and operational requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, standards, and
    policies, proactively managing procurement and asset management
    risks.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of asset management and procurement operations, driving cost savings and operational optimization.
  • Conducted market analysis to determine trends in pricing, availability, and delivery times of products or services purchased by the organization.
  • Assisted in the development of procurement policies and procedures.
  • Provided support during contract negotiations with suppliers regarding terms, conditions, pricing, payment schedules.

Procurement and Digital Change Officer

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Suva
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: GIZ Pacific https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/363.html
  • Procured materials and equipment for GIZ while managing logistics and travel arrangements, including accommodation for arriving visitors, short-term and long-term experts, and coordinating travel from airports to hotels.
  • Organized and coordinated logistical aspects for meetings, workshops, seminars, and other events.
  • Served as the primary contact for digital topics, information management, IT security, and data protection.

Assistant Procurement Officer

University of the South Pacific (USP)
Suva
10.2019 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: https://www.usp.ac.fj/
  • Managed processing and purchase order management, handling approximately 2 to 3 million USD per month.
  • Reviewed and documented incoming requisitions and travel forms using MIS online document tracking systems.
  • Ensured timely dispatch of signed purchase orders to vendors and initiated schools/departments.
  • Processed travel tickets for domestic, regional, and international travel in compliance with procurement policies.
  • Served as Logistics and Travel Officer for 2 years, overseeing mail management for the entire university.
  • Https://www.usp.ac.fj/

Procurement/Purchasing Officer

Industrial Marine Engineering Limited
Suva
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: Carpenters Fiji Limited - IMEL https://imel.com.fj/
  • Managed procurement of all capital equipment and expenditure items for IMEL (CAPEX).
  • Negotiated shipment methods with freight forwarders.
  • Coordinated customs clearance and arranged for cargo pickup upon arrival.
  • Prepared weekly reports for senior management.
  • Carpenters Fiji Limited - IMEL https://imel.com.fj/

Central Purchasing Officer

Vinod Patel Company Limited
Suva
03.2018 - 09.2018

Part Time Employment

Flyways International Company Limited
Auckland
04.2016 - 10.2016

Purchasing Officer

Pleass Global Limited
Suva
11.2012 - 04.2016

Procurement Administration Officer / Sales Representative / Customer Service

Vision Investments Limited t/a Courts Fiji Limited
Suva
11.2012 - 04.2016

Education

Diploma In Project Management (Level 5) - Project Management

University of The South Pacific (USP)
true
12-2025

Certificate in Procurement & Logistics -

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
United Kingdom
12.2024

Occupational Health and Safety Module 1&2 -

University of The South Pacific (USP)
Fiji
12.2021

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply -

University of The South Pacific (USP)
Fiji
12.2020

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leaders & Management

Kiwi Institute of Training & Education (KITE NZ)
other
12.2017

Skills

  • Asset Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Global Sourcing and Logistics
  • Tender Management
  • Contract Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Warehousing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Training and Capacity Development
  • Annual Stocktakes and Auditing
  • Partnership procurement management
  • Pacific Engagement
  • Project Governance
  • Project Risk Assessment
  • Project Scope Management
  • Project management
  • Procurement management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Risk assessment
  • Dispatcher collaboration
  • Contract negotiation
  • Budget management
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Asset protection
  • Experience in leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Business reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management abilities

Certification

  • ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) Supply Chain Procurement Certificate - https://www.credly.com/earner/dashboard
  • ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) Professional Membership
  • NIGP (The Institute for Public Procurement) Individual Member
  • Certificate Program in Public Procurement (CPPP) - Accredited by World Bank
  • Certificate Program in Contract Management (CPCM) - Accredited by World Bank

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Asset and Procurement Coordinator

TAFE Queensland
02.2023 - 03.2025

Procurement and Digital Change Officer

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
07.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Procurement Officer

University of the South Pacific (USP)
10.2019 - 07.2022

Central Purchasing Officer

Vinod Patel Company Limited
03.2018 - 09.2018

Procurement/Purchasing Officer

Industrial Marine Engineering Limited
03.2018 - 09.2018

Part Time Employment

Flyways International Company Limited
04.2016 - 10.2016

Procurement Administration Officer / Sales Representative / Customer Service

Vision Investments Limited t/a Courts Fiji Limited
11.2012 - 04.2016

Purchasing Officer

Pleass Global Limited
11.2012 - 04.2016

Diploma In Project Management (Level 5) - Project Management

University of The South Pacific (USP)

Certificate in Procurement & Logistics -

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Occupational Health and Safety Module 1&2 -

University of The South Pacific (USP)

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply -

University of The South Pacific (USP)

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leaders & Management

Kiwi Institute of Training & Education (KITE NZ)

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