Ashwin Venkatesan, MCIPS (Chartered)

Experience

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  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Junior Research Assistant

  Interned on government-funded project work to create a lightweight honeycomb structure using various alloys to cut down the weight by 25%. Analyzed microstructure of pure Nickel and Titanium honeycomb aircraft structures using copper and zirconium via the brazing process at 600-800 degrees Celsius

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  Indian Railways

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Research Metallurgist

  I interned as a metallurgist for a project on failure analysis of CP pin, Spring and Welded Bogie Frame identifying the recurring metallurgical failures due to various factors on these components on a bogie.

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  GAS Arabian Services Co., Ltd.

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2022

  • Worked as Sub-Contracts & Procurement Lead for projects for 4 major projects and 6 mid-sized projects• Prepared and issued Requests for Proposal (RFP) in support of proposals and program requirements• Controlled vendor Identification, Solicitation of offers, Comparative Bid Analysis, Price Negotiations and order Finalization, and delivery to site ensuring savings of around 25% against budget.• Acted as a single focal point to the vendor for all techno-commercial discussions, Review subcontracts and prepare a log of all Sub-contract Technical and commercial obligations and cross-departmental liaison to resolve various issues ensuring 100% compliance.• Worked independently on complex business issues requiring development of solutions, interpret policies, procedures and practices and was responsible for enforcing these policies internally in Subcontractor relationships• Consulted for the ERP implementation for the material management module• Devised effective strategies to overcome delays through strong technical knowledge and awareness, improvising with available resources, and scheduling overtime to meet the deadline with 100% accuracy• Negotiated orders with global suppliers of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation packages including but not limited to Compressors, dehydration units, Silencers; Knock out drums, Valves, Instruments, Pipes, Centrifugal Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Process Filters, and Package units, etc.• Managed and reported on the subcontract performance to the Supply Chain Cross Business Team and within the Project Management team• Effectively handled Sub-Contracts works including but not limited to Engineering, Civil works, HDD/Micro tunneling, Trenching, Heavy lifting, Automatic welding, Pre-commissioning, NDT, Heave equipment Rentals, Catering and fabrication works with market leaders in these segments as per In-Country requirements of the project• Managed estimated annual spend close to $40-50m Show less

  • Lead Procurement & Sub-Contracts Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2022

  • Procurement and Contracts Engineer

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2015
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  Network Rail

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2023

  Supply Chain Intern

  • Identify vendors for the supply, transport, and storage of green hydrogen for achieving Net Zero Targets• Proposed models for Electrolyze based on the energy demand for each depot.• Creating a framework for the selection of manufacturers (Total cost of ownership & cost-benefit analysis)• Evaluate Network design for distribution from manufacturing centers comparing existing with alternative solutions.• Map vendors against the demand for specified Network Rail depots across the country for the next 3 years.• Providing recommendations on the supply chain challenges in the short- and medium term along with a Risk Mitigation Plan• Liaison with Operations, Risk and Hazard Specialist, and Engineering team to formulate a proposal for hydrogen implementation as a main energy source across the network. Show less

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  Quinta Raddison Ltd

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  Technical Procurement Engineer

  I worked with Quinta Raddison as a Technical Procurement Engineer carrying out the following activities:• Act as a single point of contact between client, production, suppliers, sales, forecaster, order management, quality, finance, warehouse, and strategic sourcing teams to manage low, medium, and high-value transactions• Process inbound inquiries, read technical drawings to understand the customer’s requirements and generate material take-off to process the RFQ• Maintain purchase order and invoice logs to date with dates reflecting current demand and commitments• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers across Korea, the USA, and Europe to source the product and monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance Show less

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  Sapura Energy Berhad

  Jan 2024 - now

  • Liaison with client, vendors and internal PMT team and stakeholders in accordance with the project procurement plan, Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFP) in support of proposals requirements, ensure sub-contracts management, quality, finance, and strategic sourcing teams to manage low, medium, and high-value transactions, supplier due diligence and support vendor registration.• Prepare and sign off commercial bid evaluation and deviation forms within the line of authority.• Engage and communicate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders as necessary in executing project & Sub-contract requirements• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, establishing credit facilities, positive cash flow and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and Sub-Contracts best practice tools and methods• Analyze existing Sub-contracts & MSA (including terms and condition, statement of works, technical requirement specifications, etc.) and identify areas of risk such as conflicts, deviations and ambiguities• Work with the project team to conduct and settle any legal claims and disputes pertaining to subcontracts• Contribute to the Procurement Risk Register, ensuring appropriate risk is captured and Supplier mitigation actions are undertaken and completed• Management of overall performance of Sub-contractors to support the achievement of prime contract technical, schedule, quality and financial performance objectives• Act as official company and contracts management representative regarding legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations• Effectively handled Sub-Contracts works including but not limited to Engineering, Micro tunneling, Trenching, Survey & positioning, heavy lifting, Automatic welding, Diving, Pre-commissioning, NDT, MGO bunkering, Vessel Chartering working with market leaders in these segments Show less Started as a Procurement Lead for Sapura Energy Supply Chain Business Unit for Africa and Mediterranean region leading the SCM activities for EPCI of Platform and Sealines Transportation and Offshore Installation Services for Quiluma and Maboqueiro Project in AngolaRole includes • Leading Procurement activities• Leading negotiations• Developing procurement procedures• Supplier identification & management• Sub-contract management• Supplier and client interfacing• Issuing tenders• Expediting the orders Show less

  • Sub-Contracts Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Procurement Lead (Africa & Mediterranean)

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025