Soju Bose
Perth,Australia
Summary
Results-oriented Technical Sales Officer with over 4 years of experience in building materials procurement, cost estimation, supplier negotiation, and sales support. Currently pursuing a Master of Project Management (expected graduation October 2025) to expand expertise in project planning, cost control, and delivery. Skilled in supplier management, customer coordination, inventory tracking, and documentation, helping projects run smoothly and stay within budget. Helped reduce procurement delays by around 10% by improving supplier communication and introducing regular follow-ups, resulting in more reliable material availability for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Console Operator
Chevron Australia Downstream
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Chevron is a global energy company operating Caltex-branded fuel stations in WA, supplying fuel, lubricants, and convenience services to local communities.
- Serve customers, handle cash and stock, keep daily sales records, and fix pump issues to keep service running smoothly.
- Gained local workplace experience while completing my MBA, improving communication skills, and learning to work as part of a team with Australian colleagues.
- Learned basic health and safety awareness, including safe fuel handling, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.
- Work in a semi-isolated location, often running the store alone, including night shifts, demonstrating reliability, independence, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Achievements:
- Awarded Certificate of Customer Service Excellence (Q1 2024) for achieving a perfect score in the Brilliant Basics Customer First Program.
- Maintained 100% cash handling accuracy, preventing losses and ensuring smooth daily reconciliation for the store.
Procurement Officer
Al Sawah Building Materials
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Leading supplier of building materials, hardware, and plumbing products for contractors and projects across Muscat.
- Coordinated deliveries of building materials to multiple sites each week, ensuring projects continued without delays.
- Sourced and negotiated deals with new suppliers, saving about 10% on costs while still getting the right materials for the project.
- Prepared purchase orders and quotations for contractors and suppliers, processing 50+ requests per month.
- Worked with site engineers, contractors, and suppliers every day to fix material shortages and keep projects running on time.
- Supported project managers by tracking budgets and schedules, helping projects stay within agreed timelines and costs.
- Maintained project records and reports up to date and guided workers during installation to make sure work was done correctly.
- Achievements:
- Learned Arabic within 4 months, improving communication with local clients and suppliers.
- Earned a sales award right after probation for high performance and saved about 10% in material costs by finding better suppliers.
Civil Engineering Intern
Western Constructions
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: A mid-sized construction company involved in residential and commercial building projects, providing site supervision, project planning, and cost estimation services.
- Assisted site supervisor to oversee workers and ensure construction activities were completed safely and on schedule.
- Conducted field surveys and collected site data to support design and project documentation.
- Prepared calculations and cost estimates, helping project managers plan budgets and control costs.
Education
Master of Project Management - AQF Level 9
Kaplan Business School
Perth, WA10.2025
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Bachelor - AQF Level 7
JNTU
06.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Contract & Procurement Awareness
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project Coordination
- Cost estimation
- Supplier Negotiation
- Rapport Building
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patience & Composure
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Conflict & Pressure Handling
- Physical Fitness
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Professional Civil Engineer Provider: Engineers Australia | Year: 2023 – 2028
- Student Member – Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Provider: AIPM – WA Chapter | Year: 2025
- Certificate of Excellence – Customer Service Provider: Chevron Downstream (Caltex Service Station) | Year: 2024
- Occupational Safety and Health: Slips, Trips, and Falls Provider: LinkedIn Learning | Year: 2025
- Getting Started as a Project Procurement Manager Provider: LinkedIn Learning | Year: 2025
Timeline
Console Operator
Chevron Australia Downstream
11.2023 - Current
Procurement Officer
Al Sawah Building Materials
07.2018 - 10.2023
Civil Engineering Intern
Western Constructions
09.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Bachelor - AQF Level 7
JNTU
Master of Project Management - AQF Level 9
Kaplan Business School
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Visa Status: Bridging Visa A – Final semester student. Exams conclude on 7 October, followed by an official holiday break (full-time work rights) until 1 November. Results will be issued on 2 November, after which full-time work rights will continue upon successful course completion.
- Driver’s Licence: WA Class C (Automatic)
- National Police Clearance: Current
- HSE Awareness Volunteer Project : Participated in Curtin University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness campaign.
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