Santosh Kirdat

About Santosh Kirdat

I have a degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Welingkar Institute of Management, Exim, and over nine years of experience as a Purchaser in the marine industry. My core competencies include sourcing and procurement, vendor management, cost management, inventory management, and compliance. As a Purchaser at Seaspan Ship Management Ltd, I was responsible for identifying and sourcing materials, spare parts, equipment, and services required for marine operations, such as engines, navigation equipment, safety gear, fuel, food supplies, and more. I established and maintained relationships with suppliers, negotiated contracts, and monitored vendor performance to ensure the highest quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. I also monitored and controlled procurement costs to ensure they were within budgetary constraints while seeking opportunities for cost savings. Additionally, I maintained an accurate inventory of materials and spare parts, ensuring they were readily available when needed, and ensured that all procurement activities complied with the relevant regulations and standards. I worked with a diverse and cross-functional team of engineers, operations managers, and logistics coordinators, contributing to the smooth and efficient functioning of the fleet. I valued the culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction that Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. fostered, and I was motivated by the challenge and opportunity of working in a dynamic and global industry. I can bring my procurement and operations skills, my vendor management expertise, and my experience in the marine sector to any organization that is looking for a Purchaser who can deliver results and add value.

Experience

1. Purchaser

   Seaspan Ship Management Ltd

   Jan 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Sourcing and Procurement: Identify and source materials, spare parts, equipment, and services required for marine operations. This is include engines, navigation equipment, safety gear, fuel, food supplies, and more.Vendor Management: Establishing and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance to ensure the highest quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.Cost Management: Monitor and control procurement costs to ensure they are within budgetary constraints while seeking opportunities for cost savings.Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and spare parts, ensuring they are readily available when needed.Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, quality standards, and safety guidelines, especially those specific to the marine industry.Dry Docking – Assisting to vessel manager during drydock.(we have completed the 2 drydock within time frame).New Building – Assisting to vessel manager for new building vessel / and her supplies and we have delivered 6 vessels timely as per planning.ERP System– Well Versed with ERP system FMS/ NS5.Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity of marine operations.Planning of supplies and freight of important spares and stores accordingly as per local holiday list.Invoices: Processing invoice as per delivery note and as per contract rate.

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Exim