Summary
Subin Nikarthil Kabir is a procurement professional with 8+ years of experience across Saudi Arabia and Qatar, covering procurement engineering, supplier evaluation, vendor coordination, document review and inspection support. He brings an Electrical & Electronics Engineering background with exposure to MEP, switchgear and industrial/oil & gas projects. His experience includes reviewing 150+ procurement documents, participating in 10+ facility inspections, coordinating with 15+ suppliers and 10+ internal departments, and achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate. He has managed 500+ orders and critical components while reducing stock-outs by 20%, and has supported supplier performance, cross-functional coordination and quality compliance. He also coordinated shutdown work for the North Jeddah Bulk Plant Restoration Project and was recognized by Saudi Aramco.
Education
- 2007 – 2011 – Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Electrical C Electronics Engineering – Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Work Experience
2018 – Present
Nasser Saeed Al Hajri Corporation Industrial Contractors
Procurement Engineer
- Reviewed 150+ procurement documents and participated in 10+ facility inspections, supporting compliance and timely material delivery.
- Coordinated with 15+ suppliers and 10+ internal departments, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
- Managed 500+ orders and critical components, reducing stock-outs by 20%.
- Coordinated supplier follow-up and delivery tracking to support project schedules.
- Supported procurement activities on major industrial projects in Saudi Arabia.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with SS International W.L.L.
May 2017 – Jan 2018
SS International W.L.L.
Planning and Procurement Engineer
- Optimized procurement of 200+ materials per work order, ensuring on-time delivery for MEP projects.
- Managed standard materials and shortage reporting to reduce procurement delays.
- Expedited delivery with 10+ suppliers, cutting lead times by 15%.
- Used ERP systems to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency.
- Managed standard materials, supplier follow-up and availability for project requirements.
- Identified 5 new suppliers, securing competitive pricing and reducing costs by 10%.
- Created weekly shortage reports, reducing procurement delays by 25%.
- Leveraged ERP systems to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency by 30%.
- Developed cost-saving strategies, reducing overall expenses by 12%.
- Collaborated with 5+ teams to support timely material delivery and project execution.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Nasser Saeed Al Hajri Corporation Industrial Contractors
Apr 2015 – Mar 2017
Ǫ-Tec Switchgear W.L.L.
Procurement Officer
- Implemented a supplier evaluation process, improving vendor performance and procurement efficiency by 20%.
- Negotiated supplier terms, reducing procurement costs by 15%.
- Managed relationships with 10 key vendors and monitored delivery performance.
- Supported procurement activities in an electrical equipment and switchgear environment.
2012 – Dec 2014
APM Terminals India Pvt Ltd.
Senior Officer – Operations
- Led productivity initiatives and managed 20 staff, achieving departmental goals.
- Strengthened coordination with 5+ stakeholders.
- Implemented strategies to meet budget targets and reduce costs by 10%.
Oct 2011 – 2012
Supra Hitec Electro Equipment Pvt. Ltd
Engineer – Traine
- Tested 100+ UPS, servo stabilizers and PCBs, adjusting electrical parameters.
- Managed records and invoicing for 50+ local item purchases.
- Inspected 200+ raw materials, ensuring quality compliance.
- Programmed 200+ ICs and supported PCB etching for R&D projects.
Core Competencies
- Procurement QC Support
- Procurement Document Review
- Supplier / Vendor Evaluation
- Inspection & Quality Support
- Electrical & E&I Procurement Exposure
- Vendor Coordination
- Quality Compliance Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- SAP / RMS / Oracle
- Project & Procurement Management
Achievements
- Successfully coordinated shutdown work for the North Jeddah Bulk Plant Restoration Project in Jeddah, demonstrating planning, sourcing and supplier coordination under strict time constraints. Recognized by Saudi Aramco for support, contribution and dedication to the project.
Projects
APR 2022 – DEC 2023
North Jeddah Bulk Plant Restoration Project
Position: Procurement In Charge
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
JUN 2024 – PRESENT
Amiral Derivatives & HDPE & Logistics_Pkg 2&3
Position: Procurement Engineer
Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
JUL 2019 – JAN 2022
Marjan Increment Tanajib Gas Plant
Position: Procurement Engineer
Location: Marjan, Saudi Arabia
Languages
- English – Fluent (C1)
- Hindi – Intermediate
- Malayalam – Native
Skills
- Procurement Engineering
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement QC Support
- Procurement Document Review
- Supplier / Vendor Evaluation
- Inspection & Quality Support
- Electrical & E&I Procurement
- Vendor Coordination
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Quality Compliance Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project & Procurement Management
- Cost Optimization
- SAP / RMS / Oracle
Commodities
- MEP Materials
- Switchgear
- UPS
- Servo Stabilizers
- PCBs
- Electrical Components
- Raw Materials
- ICs