Aneej George Thomas

About the Candidate

Professional  Summary :

Results-driven senior procurement engineer with over 9 years of experience in strategic procurement, specializing in direct procurement within the manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction industries. Certified as a Purchasing Professional and Professional Purchasing Manager by the American Purchasing Society. Successfully executed procurement for projects totaling over 80 million Euros, serving renowned clients such as GE Aero, GE Power, Siemens Power, Chevron, ADNOC, EGA, and Baker Hughes.

Skills:

Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, MRO Procurement, Project Management, Oracle R12, Microsoft Dynamics Nav

Work Experience:

Senior Global Sourcing Engineer (WFH)
Brushman Electromechanical Installation and Maintenance Co., Dubai, UAE
01.2023 – 11.2024
– Lead identification and evaluation of potential suppliers globally, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and sustainability standards.
– Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, lead times, and quality specifications.
– Adapt corporate contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
– Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, serving as the primary contact for escalations, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
– Implement strategies to optimize costs across the sourcing process, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and alternative sourcing options.
– Collaborate with quality teams to establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
– Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to proactively identify and assess potential suppliers.

Manufacturing Plant Buyer (Procurement Officer)
Donaldson Middle East Filtration Systems LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2016 – 07.2022
– Managed procurement of critical items, raw materials, and services for oil and gas metal fabrication projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards from local and international vendors.
– Conducted comprehensive price and cost analysis, source selection, and evaluation of supplier proposals.
– Led negotiations for high-value items, securing the best value for the organization while maintaining quality standards.
– Monitored POs, on-time delivery, and quality rejections, achieving 98% and above on-time deliveries.
– Provided timely and precise procurement status and delivery progress reports to internal stakeholders.
– Managed a high volume of purchase orders, ensuring timely availability of materials for projects with short lead times.
– Ensured seamless procure-to-pay workflow and resolved invoice-related issues.
– Implemented and adapted strategies for change management within procurement, optimizing processes and enhancing performance.

Procurement Engineer
Projects Supply International FZE, Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2015 – 01.2016
– Handled procurement operations for construction-related inquiries of the prestigious mega project STEP Pumping Station for ADSSC.
– Conducted comprehensive bid analysis, securing favorable pricing for materials while upholding quality standards and lead times.
– Facilitated prompt issuance of purchase orders and adhered to delivery lead times.
– Onboarded new suppliers in the open market, enhancing the organization’s competitive advantage.
– Maintained robust relationships with suppliers, continually identifying and engaging new sources.
– Executed cost-saving initiatives through strategic negotiations with suppliers, resulting in financial benefits.

Education:
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics And Communication
Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2009 – 2013

Certifications:
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) – American Purchasing Society (Certification No: 130481P)
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) – American Purchasing Society (Certification No:
130481M)

Languages:
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Accomplishments:

– Achieved significant cost savings of 10% by expanding the approved vendor list with 22 strategic vendors.
– Managed procurement activities for 53 complex manufacturing projects totaling over 80 million Euros.
– Saved nearly one million dollars through cost-saving measures in MRO and plant operations.
– Delivered the ADNOC Offshore filter house project one month ahead of schedule.

Procurement Exposure :

– Procurement of raw materials for production, including steel, fasteners, filter media, chemicals, plastics, paints, packaging materials, and consumables.
– Sourcing critical components for Pressure vessels- Air intake units for Gas turbines. These include pipes, pipe fittings, valves, instrumentation fittings, and electrical components.
– Sourcing critical material for construction projects under multiple categories such as building materials, lubricants, PPE, welding consumables, wood, and pumps.
– Management of CAPEX expenditures on plant machinery, including plasma cutting machines, laser cutting machines, welding machines, hydraulic press brakes, powder coating lines, screw compressors, overhead cranes, nano coating machines for filter media, hot melt glue applicators, welding machines, and automated cutting machines.

Professional Affiliations:

Member of the American Purchasing Society