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Arun Ravindran

Arun Ravindran

Kuwait City

Summary

Experienced procurement and supply chain professional with over 16 years of oil field and drilling industry. Proven track record in end-to-end procurement cycle including vendor negotiations, inventory management, warehouse management and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Trinidad Drilling International, Kuwait (A Division of Ensign Energy Services)
04.2019 - Current
  • Assess and evaluate vendor capabilities, negotiate pricing and contractual terms, and prepare procurement reports, purchase orders, and service purchase orders.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of spare parts and critical materials to work sites, while coordinating with the Logistics Manager on pending or delayed shipments.
  • Plan and coordinate local/in country logistics, including transportation, material handling, and delivery scheduling to support project timelines.
  • Reporting to the Logistics and Supply Chain Manager, supporting operational efficiency and procurement oversight.
  • To ensure timely deliverability of spares and critical items to the worksite.
  • Coordinate with international logistics agents and freight forwarders based in the USA, China, UAE, and UK to ensure smooth and timely import/export operations.
  • Assist audits of vendor invoices and month-end processing to incorporate finance accruals.

Warehouseman

United Precision Drilling Company, Kuwait (Currently Managed by ADES Group)
02.2008 - 03.2019
  • Reporting to the manager.
  • To prepare and submit daily rig consumption data sheet to the Manager. To maintain proper inventory documents.
  • To ensure proper storage and accountability of spares.
  • Maintain documentation on material movements (Microsoft Excel). Working experience in SAP MM module & ORACLE.
  • To prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly cost reports.
  • Contribute to safe operations within the warehouse that comply with the company standards and policies.

Education

International Procurement Professional/Manager (CIPP/CIPM) - undefined

International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute

Bachelor of Computer Application - undefined

Tamil Nadu Open University

Electronics - Robotics

Swamy Abhedhanandha Polytechnic College

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Computer Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Communication and Negotiation
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dynamic AX
  • Oracle
  • Vendor Management
  • P2P
  • S2P

Languages

English
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Buyer

Trinidad Drilling International, Kuwait (A Division of Ensign Energy Services)
04.2019 - Current

Warehouseman

United Precision Drilling Company, Kuwait (Currently Managed by ADES Group)
02.2008 - 03.2019

International Procurement Professional/Manager (CIPP/CIPM) - undefined

International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute

Bachelor of Computer Application - undefined

Tamil Nadu Open University

Electronics - Robotics

Swamy Abhedhanandha Polytechnic College

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