Sri Rao
Procurement Manager
About
Sri Rao is a distinguished Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with extensive experience managing significant annual spend across material procurement and technical packages for major construction and infrastructure projects. He possesses over 20 years of progressive experience in the GCC and India, demonstrating expertise in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. His strategic approach focuses on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and robust supplier relationship management to ensure project success. He is actively seeking roles where he can leverage his comprehensive procurement and supply cha
Experience
Procurement Manager
Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mosQBEC – Qatar Building Engineering Company · Doha, Qatar
- Spearheading end-to-end procurement for Architectural, Structural, MEP, Fit-out, and Infrastructure.
- Preparing comprehensive procurement packages as per BOQ, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Driving competitive sourcing through RFQs to global vendors.
Senior Procurement Supervisor / Procurement Manager
May 2012 – Apr 2025 · 12 yrs 11 mosUCC Holdings · Doha, Qatar
- Directed end-to-end procurement, expediting, and logistics for multiple large-scale projects.
- Identified long-lead materials, proactively mitigating supply risks.
- Evaluated supplier quotations and analyzed scope of work for optimal decisions.
Assistant Manager – Procurement, Logistics & SCM
Nov 2011 – Apr 2012 · 5 mosTransguard Group LLC · Dubai, UAE
- Managed multi-location warehouse procurement.
- Transitioned Navision to Oracle.
- Improved stock accuracy and maintained audits.
Procurement In-charge & PMV Manager
Mar 2010 – Nov 2011 · 1 yr 8 mosDolphin Group · Dubai, UAE
- Oversaw machinery, vehicles, and equipment procurement.
- Ensured spare parts availability and reduced plant hire costs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs.
Procurement, Logistics & Transportation Manager
Jun 2003 – Mar 2010 · 6 yrs 9 mosGulf Technical Construction Co. LLC · Dubai, UAE
- Managed sourcing and vendor selection.
- Directed warehouse and transport operations.
- Maintained optimal stock levels.
Skills
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain & Operations
Financial & Systems Management
Stakeholder & Project Management
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
MBA in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
B.Sc in Mathematics, Physics & Instrumentation
PG Diploma in Computer Science