Senior Procurement Manager

• Mar 2022 - Present

Procurement and Sourcing

• Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

Providing expert services to end customers to effectively cater their project requirements Providing expert services to end customers to effectively cater their project requirements

Deputy Manager

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2021

Highly successful in creating and sustaining competitive advantage through expert negotiation skills, strategic sourcing of Material & Services for Internal Customers like IT Infra & Operations, Satellite Communication, Digital Media, General Admin & Facilities, Editorial Operations.Proficient in Global & Domestic Procurement, Vendor Development & Management, Material Management, SAP-MM, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Handing Crucial Support Renewals, Import documentations, Audits, exclusive projects, IT Security solutions. Diverse Industry/ Market and Product knowledge. Show less

Assistant Manager - Procurement

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

Product/Service Procurement, Contract Negotiation, New Vendor Development, MIS Reporting, Audit Compliance, Strategic Business & Brand Development, Core Team Member for SAP-R3/DMS Optimization & Implementation. TNI Certified Negotiator.

Senior Executive Purchase

• Jun 2012 - Apr 2015

Strategic Procurement Officer

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

Purchase of Goods & Services, Vendor Development & Empenalment, Documentation, Handling Audits in Procurement, Responsible for Operations & Maintenance requirements of SPVs located PAN India. Implementation of SAP. Purchase of Goods & Services, Vendor Development & Empenalment, Documentation, Handling Audits in Procurement, Responsible for Operations & Maintenance requirements of SPVs located PAN India. Implementation of SAP.

PURCHASE EXECUTIVE

• Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

Procuring raw material, packing material & consumables, maintaining MSL at store. RFQ floating, cost comparisons & raising Purchase Orders/Work orders. Identifying and developing global/local vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases and reduction in delivery lead time.Forward planning to achieve production targets,Maintaining records & preparing MIS reports related to orders, material receipt, payment tracking etc.; member of Internal ISO Audit Team. Procuring raw material, packing material & consumables, maintaining MSL at store. RFQ floating, cost comparisons & raising Purchase Orders/Work orders. Identifying and developing global/local vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases and reduction in delivery lead time.Forward planning to achieve production targets,Maintaining records & preparing MIS reports related to orders, material receipt, payment tracking etc.; member of Internal ISO Audit Team.

Purchase Coordinator

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

#Managing Procurement activities right from placement of purchase order on overseas vendors (majorly CHINA), follow up for timely dispatch and till it reaches the customer warehouse. #Planning of shipment considering production leadtime and customer's delivery schedule. #Effectively coordinating with customer and vendor with for effective shipment plan to avoid shortages/production losses. #Negotiation of terms specific to overseas orders, initiation of letter of credits, logistics including foreign inland movement, ocean/ air freight, nomination of freight forwarder, Customs Clearance and related documentation etc. #Regular interaction with Freight forwarders for shipment charges, clearance, Custom duty etc. Show less

Assitant Manager

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

#Responsible for maintaining ideal stock level at stores. #Regular interaction with warehouse for proper indenting and timely supplies. #Conducting regular & surprise stock take at company outlets. #Ensure proper stock replenishment, stock liquidation & shrinkage control. #Preparing MIS reports related to stock & particular product/promotion performance. #Providing effective support to Store Managers to generate corporate sales. #Responsible for system and process training of New Joinee's in the region. Show less

Store Cashier

• Nov 2004 - Jun 2007

Handling Store Front End Operations Billing, Cash Management, Bank Remittance Reporting Sales, Stock and Remittance details to HO Stock Replenishment and Audits Maintaining Store ambience & Staff shifts rotation. Handling Store Front End Operations Billing, Cash Management, Bank Remittance Reporting Sales, Stock and Remittance details to HO Stock Replenishment and Audits Maintaining Store ambience & Staff shifts rotation.