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RAVINDRAKUMAR R

LEAD PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
DOHA

Summary

A seasoned and an experienced Procurement of Complete Packages, Equipment’s, Component, Systems, Raw Materials, Bought Out Items, Consumables / Vendor Management of EPIC projects for Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Chemical, Fertilizer Industry Power Plant & Refineries Manufacturing Plants from small to mega-scale EPIC projects.

§ Specialist with diversified experience of 22+ Years in leading the Procurement Engineer / Expeditor function. Currently Designated as a Sr. Procurement Engineer (QP/QG APPROVED) with KENTZ - DOPET Co. Ltd, possess strong skill in preparation of tender documentation, issue of RFQ, Techno Commercial Bid Evaluation, Bid Negotiation in terms Techno-Commercial aspects, Interaction with various user department and vendors, Post Contract follow up, Evaluation of claim settlement, if any and its final settlement are the key activities. Deftness in raw materials and bought out items and expediting of raw materials and its documents after sourcing of New Vendors for Raw Materials and Bought Out Items/Components. Liaising with approving authorities and coordinating with engineering and other user dept. Effective planning and organizational skills, capacity to approach problems effectively and creatively.

§ Executed projects for premier world-class operators such as, QATAR PETROLEUM/QATAR GAS, ADNOC, GASGO, KOC, KNPC, SAUDI ARAMCO, PDO, OXY & EXXON MOBILE, worked through PETROFAC, DODSAL Contractors.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Contract Management:

Supplier Selection and shortlisting of the supplier based on the Technical and Commercial competencies, lead negotiation, take price call and Manage Contract.

Review and determine the adequacy of the commercial terms of all POs with respect to, warranty, securities, and indemnities from the position of Company and alignment with the terms of the Contract.

Estimation:

Assist Sales and Proposals team with providing buyout estimation/costing sheet.

Time Management & Management Reporting: Report Potential savings to top management package and project-wise. Monitor timelines as per L3 Project Schedule.

Review and comment on the adequacy of all Contractor procurement plans and procedures.

Overseas Spares Parts Co-coordinator in the development of all commercial and procurement activities associated with the purchasing and delivery of commissioning and operations spares along with necessary operator training from vendor and 3rd party specialist organizations.

Analysis:

Supports Logistics Coordinator with Contractor’s logistics planning and material handling during the execution of the project

Evaluate and advise the PMT regarding the potential impact of delaying/accelerating procurement decisions, and in the assessment of Contractor claims.

Commodity analysis in terms of Spend, Category and overall performance of the supplier.

E Sourcing: Hands-on Experience in conducting the reverse auction on Arriba.

ERP:

Hands-on Experience with SAP HANA S4., pertains to Procurement.

Oracle:

Hands-on experience in SCM System (supply chain planning, Procurement, Logistics, & Order Management).

COMMUNICATIONS:

Interface with other projects on a working level to minimize overloading of supplier shop fabrication facilities.

Work with logistics, material receiving, construction planning group and interface group, to prioritize PO awards and deliveries to ensure minimal or no impact to their EPC schedule.

Be proactive in managing workload for the overall project schedule, where common requirements overlap.

Expediting:

Expedite the Project, Engineering & Quality documents, arrange the Vendor Pre-inspection meeting, inter-discipline coordination for HAZOP and SIL Reviews, Manufacturing Clearance and arrange Final Inspection of packages.

Provide advice to the project team on the adequacy and effectiveness of actions and commitments made by the EPC Contractor in protecting cost and schedule.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LEAD PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

McDERMOTT MIDDLE EAST INC DOHA QATAR
DOHA
01.2020 - Current

PROJECTS WORKED:

Ø FLARE GAS COMPOSITION PROJECT FOR QATAR GAS (ONSHAOR)

Ø BOAT LANDING OFFSHORE FACILITIES QATAR PETROLEUM

Ø TELEMETRY OFFSHORE PROJECT FOR QATAR PETROLEUM

Ø QP-FLOW LINE PROJECT AT DHUKAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Undertaking Procurement of “Long Lead” items including ITB, Evaluation, Purchase Order and Post Order Management

· Support all on-going project Procurement activities as required

· Report to Procurement Manager / PM and assist with any other tasks as required

· Liaise with client appointed Freight Forwarder. Produce Expediting Status Reports

· Priorities Purchase Orders that require Expediting. Contact vendors to establish the status of a Purchase Order

· Continually provide projects with feedback on the current delivery status of a Purchase Order

· Perform site visits when required. Notify project personnel of any potential “slippages” to the agreed schedule

· Negotiate improved delivery / recovery plans when required

· Update the Procurement System with revised delivery dates when required

· Follow List of Approved Manufacturer, prepare recommended bidder list, Float RFQ, and receive the techno- commercial offer and shortlisting of supplier.

· Consult with the engineering and design team to ensure that all aspects of the design are suitable for timely and cost-effective procurement

· To develop the project contracting strategy in accordance with Company and Client procedures.

· To source suitable vendor budgetary information to allow development of project cost estimates and schedules

· To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the asset operational needs

· To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule

· To always promote safe behavior. Identification and selection of suitable Suppliers

· Development and issue of RFQ Budgetary Pricing and Tender Documents to potential Suppliers

· Preparation and co-ordination of Technical Bid Evaluation process

· Preparation and co-ordination of Unpriced Commercial Bid Evaluation process. Assume the Role of Focal Point for all Bid Clarifications

· Provide advice to Client on identified Contractor(s) Commercial issues during ITT phase

· Collation of Commercial and Technical Evaluations and Preparation of Joint Recommendations

· Authorization and Issue of Purchase Orders to Approved Suppliers where required by client

· Attend Project Progress Meetings and provide reports to Project Manager as required

· Timely development, processing and close out of any Purchase Orders required

· Track the bank guarantees from supplier, Letter of Credit applications and its Amendments. Invoice certification for supplier.

Ø Vendor Registration: Handle vendor registration to be able to proceed with procurement activities, provide vendor with required information template and request to submit valid trade license or any other vital documents.

Ø Vendor Categorization: Group and categorize vendors according to their license’s activities, location, legal type, Years of experience, SME, etc. to allow quick access to the information and help to generate report and invite various vendors to participate in tender activities.

Ø Vendor Evaluation: To evaluate vendors at end of each contract or at any part of contract life cycle or after delivering the purchased items according to commitment to delivery date, schedule, quality, and quantity ordered and approved in the purchase order.

Ø Tendering Plan: Prepare, announce, and update the tendering plan for the year for all vendors on all available channels.

Ø New Vendors: Expand the range of participant in the procurement process by searching and inviting new vendors to participate in various tenders.

Ø Market Price: Study the market price of DCAA requirements and compare it with the proposals and quotations received from different vendors in order to get optimal value. Maintain complete updated purchasing records and pricing details.

Ø Procurement Cycle: Manage the complete purchasing life cycle from requisition to delivery. Procure right product, appropriate vendor, and best price within short turnaround time to meet business unit and shared services requirements.

Ø Negotiation: Conduct proper negotiations take place with various suppliers and purchasing decision are critically made to obtain maximum discount without compromising the quality.

Ø Compliance: Ensure that all purchasing activities follow regulations and laws related to purchasing practices.

Ø Reports: Prepare Procurement spread sheets, databases, and update records to produce procurement analysis reports for senior management.

Ø Other duties: Perform any job-related activities as requested by the Head of Section or Management

Ø Responsible for the development and management of purchase/procurement activities including supplier development with eventual responsibility for logistics and warehousing

Ø Formulates business case, roadmap, and strategy with the purpose to engage and bring value to the business through the management and optimization of all third party spend.

PACKAGES HANDLED:

MECHANICAL, STATICS EQUIPMENT’S, ROTATING EQUIPMENT’S, ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENT, TELECOM & CP

MATERIALS

IGF, NSF Packages, Structural Materials, Piping & Pipeline Materials, Tubular, Piping Bulk Materials, HP Injection Pumps, OHL, 400 KV, 220KV, 132KV, Substation Equipment’s, GIS System, Complete Packages, Power Transformers, UPS AC/DC, 11KV, 6.6KV, 440V SWBDs MV/HV/LV Systems, Weld Head Control Panels, Compressors, Solar Power System, DC UPS System, Motors HV/LV, Exhaust Fan., Mechanical & Electrical Lifts, Building Lighting & Lightning packages, Instrument Valves, IPCS System, SCADA, ESD, Systems, E&I Bulk

Materials, HV/MV/LV/Instrument/OFC Cables, Instrumentation Valves, CMS System, F&G Packages, Cathodic Production Materials, LAN & Telephone Materials, PADGA Systems, CCTV & Public Addressed System & Valves, Flow Instruments, Level Instruments Pressure Gauges, Presser Relief Valves, Multiphase Flow Meters. RAM Materials

PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

PETROFAC INTERNATIONAL LTD,
SHARJAH
08.2010 - 12.2019

PROCUREMENT ENGINEER/EXPE DITOR

DODSAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
OMAN
07.1998 - 07.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrumentation - (AMIE)

IE INDIA
GUNDUR INDIA
07.1998 - 04.2002

High School Diploma -

ANNA UNIVERSITY
TAMILNADU
06.1991 - 10.1994

Bachelor of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

ROBERT KENNERDY COLLEGE
Switzerland
02.2022 - Current

Skills

    SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

ROBERT KENNERDY COLLEGE
02.2022 - Current

LEAD PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

McDERMOTT MIDDLE EAST INC DOHA QATAR
01.2020 - Current

PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

PETROFAC INTERNATIONAL LTD,
08.2010 - 12.2019

PROCUREMENT ENGINEER/EXPE DITOR

DODSAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
07.1998 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrumentation - (AMIE)

IE INDIA
07.1998 - 04.2002

High School Diploma -

ANNA UNIVERSITY
06.1991 - 10.1994
RAVINDRAKUMAR RLEAD PROCUREMENT ENGINEER