Sarath Thondayil Udhayakumar

Prepared accurate cost estimates and proposals by analyzing BOQs, drawings, and project specifications, improving bid accuracy and win rates. Aligned project budgets with design requirements through close coordination with design and sales teams, ensuring cost efficiency and client satisfaction. Negotiated with local and international suppliers, achieving cost savings while maintaining quality standards. Developed procurement schedules, cost trackers, and documentation that streamlined project execution and reduced delays. Managed end-to-end procurement cycles including POs, contracts, and shipment tracking, ensuring 100% compliance with project timelines. Strengthened supplier and contractor relationships, securing reliable supply chains and repeat partnerships. Ensured timely delivery of materials in line with client specifications, preventing cost overruns and project delays. Delivered multiple high-profile projects across Office, F&B, Hospitality, and Residential sectors, consistently meeting budget and time targets. Key prestigious projects managed: Wynn (Podium & Tower Package) – complex procurement for luxury development Four Seasons – DIFC – hospitality Oracle – corporate office fit-out Department of Finance – ADNOC L34 – government sector project Etihad Lounge – premium hospitality experience

Directed procurement operations, optimizing supply chain strategies and internal ordering systems. Spearheaded estimation, vendor selection, and negotiations with global suppliers (China & Europe). Built strong supplier-client-sales collaboration to improve pricing and project outcomes. Managed RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to ensure precise requirements and competitive sourcing. Oversaw vendor relations, forecasting, payments, and procurement KPIs. Boosted organizational financial performance during/post COVID-19 through cost efficiency. Delivered high-profile projects for brands like Omega, Rado, Virgin, Tissot, and Jo Malone.

• Planning and estimation of costs based on projects with reviewed lighting plans • Site supervising and monitoring the materials used and work performed are as per specifications • Technical meeting with the clients for project approvals • Provided technical support for the sales team and clients with supporting documents • Lux calculation for G+4 projects • Testing the new products to ensure the quality and performance • Maintained effective working relationships with field crews, contractors, and logistic team • Prepare cost effective purchase plan according to the projects • Discussion with the manufacturer for the lighting design and production • Documenting all sort of files for custom clearance and further process