Aarvin Singam

Procurement

• Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, enhancing overall office efficiency.
• Supported managers with proactive, efficient clerical support to maintain smooth-running operations.
• Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organised and easily retrievable for team members.
• Completed daily billing, collections and reporting duties.
• Managed procurement costs, guaranteeing expenditures never exceeded allocated budget.
• Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
• Purchased supplies with optimum quality for business needs and budget goals.
• Managed inventory levels through strategic procurement planning, avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
• Coordinated with internal departments to clarify procurement needs and specifications, ensuring accurate fulfilment of requirements.
• Forged and maintained positive working relations with suppliers.
• Reported on procurement activities to senior management, delivering insights that informed strategic decision-making.
• Maintained required inventory levels at minimal cost.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to establish quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Candidature Management/ programme coordinating

• Assisted marketing manager in confirmation of candidature, and with admission in MBA program.
• Designed study plan for each students catering their needs
• Keep track of student progress
• Made sure student completed the MBA within the given timeframe
• Hosted and managed lectures at CDC Management. Maintained a good rapport with Strathclyde lecturers to facillate the class
• Helped finance team planning students' payment plan

• Assisted in recruitment processes, from advertising vacancies to scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Administered payroll operations, including calculating overtime, holiday pay, and resolving any discrepancies.
• Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and mediating conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
• Handled inquiries about HR policies, regulations and procedures.
• Supported the HR Manager in strategic planning and execution of organisational development initiatives.
• Compiled personnel data and generated reports for senior HR staff.
• Prepared new employee files and structured current employee files for accurate, reliable records.
• Conducted exit interviews, gathering insights to improve retention rates and employee satisfaction.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of digital and physical records.
• Supported managers with ad-hoc administration and queries.
• Arranged meetings and appointments using calendar management system.
• Created complete records for new hires.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with suppliers to support business needs.
• Managed inventory levels, placing orders with suppliers to maintain stock.
• Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, securing cost-effective purchasing agreements.
• Outlined quantities, costs and delivery dates specifications for purchasing requirements.

• Maintained positive and strong relationships with SEN students and families to improve individualised support methods.
• Carried out classroom observations and teacher meetings to monitor student progress, reporting changes to parents promptly.
• Developed individualised education programmes IEPs for students with diverse learning needs to enhance educational outcomes.
• Provided 1:1 assistance to SEN students with behaviour and learning difficulties.
• Helped student work through individual problems and challenges, encouraging perseverance.
• Communicated with administrators, families and students to discuss progress, address challenges and offer support.
• Supervised students' activities and offered constructive feedback and guidance, helping learners improve practical skills.
• Conducted English and Science lessons for students