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Seema Gopinath

@seemagopinath

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Experienced procurement and supply chain leader driving cost savings and on-time project delivery.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior procurement or supply-chain role in a project-driven organization where I can lead strategic sourcing, improve supplier performance, drive cost savings and ensure timely delivery.

I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Procurement Lead with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, managing end-to-end procurement, vendor relations, and contract negotiation for large infrastructure projects.

I have led tendering, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial bid evaluations, and supplier performance initiatives, delivering improved product quality and cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing and supplier selection.

My project experience spans major EPC and field development programs across the Middle East, where I coordinated expediting, factory acceptance tests, logistics, and inventory control to meet tight schedules and project milestones.

I am pragmatic, detail-oriented and collaborative, with certifications in procurement and logistics and a track record of implementing procurement procedures, KPIs, and supplier evaluation systems that enhance delivery, compliance and cost control.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Supply Chain Manager

Current

E2P World FZC

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Plans and manages end-to-end sourcing, procurement, warehousing and logistics activities to meet demand and optimize costs; negotiates supplier terms and maintains inventory and supply chain records to ensure timely deliveries.

Procurement Inventory Management Customs Clearance Vendor Management Logistics Coordination

Procurement Consultant

Freelance

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Managed bidding and vendor communications, provided procurement progress reporting and reviews, and resolved delivery disputes to align procurement schedules with project timelines.

Expediting Contract Administration Risk Mitigation

Supply Chain Lead

DNO ASA

Mar 2014 - Dec 2020 (6 years 9 months)

Led procurement and supply-chain activities for major oil & gas projects, managing vendor follow-up, FATs, expediting and sourcing of mechanical equipment and bulk materials to meet project schedules and budgets.

Procurement Expediting Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Budgeting FAT Coordination Supply Chain Planning

Senior Buyer

Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East Ltd

Aug 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Managed procurement and expediting for Zubair Oil Field project, resolving claims and cost issues, monitoring spend, and negotiating strategies to reduce costs and ensure on-time deliveries.

Procurement Expediting Cost Analysis Contract Management Negotiation

Procurement Supervisor

Phoceenne Middle East

Jan 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 7 months)

Coordinated vendor quotations and communications, provided procurement progress updates, conducted cost analysis of bids and selected commercially viable solutions for major EPC and oil & gas projects.

Cost Analysis Procurement

Procurement Supervisor

Sanbro

Jan 2000 - Dec 2009 (9 years 11 months)

Managed pre- and post-award procurement activities for gas processing and piping projects, including vendor prequalification, third-party inspections, document approvals and coordination of material delivery to meet project schedules.

Third Party Inspections