Summary
Subin Nikarthil Kabir is a procurement professional with 8+ years of experience across Saudi Arabia and Qatar, covering procurement engineering, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, vendor coordination, document review and inspection support. He has worked across MEP, switchgear and industrial/oil & gas projects, with experience in direct procurement, category management, vendor development and quality compliance support. He achieved 15% cost savings, reduced lead times by 25% and reduced supply chain disruptions by 30% through procurement and risk-mitigation initiatives. He coordinated with 15+ suppliers and 10+ internal departments, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate while managing 500+ orders and reducing stock-outs by 20%. He also supported the North Jeddah Bulk Plant Restoration Project, receiving recognition from Saudi Aramco.
Education
- 2007 – 2011 – Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Electrical & 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.
- Reduced lead times by 25%, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
- Developed contingency plans, reducing supply chain disruptions by 30%.
- 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%.
- Monitored and procured 50+ fast-moving items, reducing stock-outs by 20%.
- Managed material availability for 100+ standard materials, ensuring 100% material availability.
- Created weekly shortage reports, reducing procurement delays by 25%.
- Identified 5 new suppliers, securing competitive pricing and reducing costs by 10%.
- Leveraged ERP systems to streamline procurement processes, increasing efficiency by 30%.
- Developed cost-saving procurement strategies, reducing overall expenses by 12%.
- Collaborated with 5+ teams, ensuring 98% on-time material delivery.
- Implemented process improvements, cutting lead times by 20% and boosting procurement efficiency.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Nasser Saeed Al Hajri Corporation Industrial Contractors
Apr 2015 – Mar 2017
Q-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.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities, reducing sourcing lead times by 20%.
2012 – Dec 2014
APM Terminals India Pvt Ltd.
Senior Officer – Operations
- Led productivity initiatives and managed 20 staff, achieving departmental goals.
- Spearheaded initiatives, increasing productivity by 15%.
- 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 – Trainee
- Tested 100+ UPS, servo stabilizers and PCBs, adjusting electrical parameters including cut-off current, over-voltage and trip.
- Managed records and invoicing for 50+ local item purchases.
- Inspected 200+ raw materials, ensuring 100% quality compliance.
- Programmed 200+ ICs and supported PCB etching for R&D projects.
Core Competencies
- Procurement QC Support
- Both Indirect & Direct Procurement Strategy
- Category Management
- Supplier Negotiation & Evaluation
- Cost Optimization (Achieved 15% savings)
- ERP Systems (SAP, RMS, Oracle)
- Procurement Document Review
- Supplier / Vendor Evaluation
- Inspection & Quality Support
- Electrical & E&I Procurement Exposure
- Vendor Coordination
- Quality Compliance Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Contract Management
- Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI)
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- 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.
- Successfully coordinated the shutdown work for the North Jeddah Bulk Plant Restoration Project in Jeddah, demonstrating exceptional planning and sourcing abilities under strict time constraints. Recognized by Saudi Aramco for the immense support, contribution and dedication to the Bulk Plant Restoration Project, which was a milestone.
Projects
APR 2022 – DEC 2023
North Jeddah Bulk Plant Restoration Project
Position: Procurement In Charge
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Coordinated shutdown procurement work, including planning, sourcing and supplier coordination under strict time constraints.
- Received recognition from Saudi Aramco for support, contribution and dedication to the project.
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 Strategy
- Strategic Sourcing
- Direct Procurement
- Indirect Procurement
- Category Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Supplier / Vendor Evaluation
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Cost Optimization
- Procurement Document Review
- Inspection & Quality Support
- Quality Compliance Support
- Contract Management
- ERP Systems
- Data Analysis
- Project & Procurement Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Commodities
- MEP Materials
- Switchgear
- Electrical Equipment
- UPS
- Servo Stabilizers
- PCBs
- Raw Materials
- ICs