Udayadoss Devadoss

Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 17+ years of experience across shipping and oil & gas sectors.

 Proven track record in end-to-end procurement lifecycle management, vendor sourcing, negotiation, purchase order execution, and invoice management.

 Skilled in strategic vendor development, contract negotiations, and alternate sourcing, achieving annual savings exceeding USD 50,000.

 Expert in implementing procurement digitization, P2P process optimization, inventory management, and operational efficiency improvements.

 Adept at cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and delivering data-driven procurement intelligence for executive decision-makin

I am writing to express my interest in a suitable position within your institution. With over 17 years of experience across the shipping and oil & gas sectors, I have successfully led end-to-end procurement operations, strategic vendor management, and process optimization initiatives, consistently delivering measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.

In my current role as Cost Control Specialist at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production, I spearhead enterprise-wide procurement transformation and digital modernization initiatives, building a global supplier network through data-driven evaluations and performance monitoring. I have directed spend analytics and market intelligence models to enhance negotiation strategies, implemented procurement digitization to automate onboarding and contract workflows, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with corporate objectives. Previously, as Manager – Purchase at Synergy Maritime Pvt.

Ltd., I directed procurement operations for fleet maintenance, negotiated global vendor contracts, streamlined logistics and compliance through ERP systems, and led high-performing teams to achieve operational continuity and cost optimization.

Throughout my career, I have successfully executed projects such as the Global Supplier Consolidation Initiative, unlocking over $400,000 in annual savings, and the Procurement Digitization Project, which reduced cycle times while improving compliance. I have also developed KPI dashboards for executive decision-making, managed maritime dry dock project procurement, and implemented value engineering and alternate sourcing programs to enhance cost efficiency and supplier reliability.

I hold an MBA in Logistics & Shipping Management from Vel’s University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade from Annamalai University, and a BSc in Mathematics from Bharathidasan University. I am proficient in ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, P2P modules, spend analysis, and data-driven procurement intelligence. My expertise spans global sourcing, vendor development, CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, P2P process management, inventory control, risk assessment, and team leadership.