KISHORE THILAI
Krishnagiri
Summary
Detail-driven procurement professional with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management. Known for optimizing procurement strategies and fostering collaborative supplier relationships. Reliable team player committed to driving results and adapting to changing business needs, leveraging negotiation and analytical skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Purchasing Specialist
GEP Worldwide
07.2024 - Current
- Managed the entire Source to Pay process, starting with understanding user requirements & functional specifications, and the release of RFQs, inviting suppliers to submit bids, ensuring timely receipt of quotes before the deadline, reviewing and analyzing the quotes, following up with suppliers for updated quotes, preparing a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) report to select the best supplier, coordinating with plant & site engineers to obtain technical specifications or the Technical Bid Analysis (TBA) report for equipment or machinery, negotiating with shortlisted suppliers, selecting the final supplier, submitting the supplier onboarding request, and ultimately reviewing and approving the PR raised by the plant.
- Managed and supported two major capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, overseeing the end-to-end sourcing of various equipment and systems. These included Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Air Handling Units (AHUs), Rooftop Units (RTUs), Case Packer & Bundler (integrated solutions), Cooling Tower, Digital Eye of the Consumer (DEOC) Bottle Rejection System, Electrical Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Flexible Jar Filling and Capping Machine (integrated solutions), Pedestrian Safety Gates, and Bottle Filling Equipment. Additionally, I was involved in Engineering Service Provider (ESP) packages for Steel Roof Installation, Electrical Contracts, and Concrete Roofing. Through these efforts, achieved cost savings of 4.5 million USD for the company.
- Supported and developed a standardized framework for comparing bids, ensuring consistency in evaluating supplier proposals across different categories.
- Handled cost-benefit analysis for all received bids, highlighting potential savings, and value-added services offered by each supplier.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to gather input on bid requirements and evaluation criteria, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Supporting the expansion of the supplier network by reaching out to at least four vendors for RFQs, increasing competition, and potential cost savings.
- Establishing a systematic bid evaluation framework to assess RFQ responses objectively, focusing on key factors like pricing, delivery timelines, and quality.
- Prepared a Business Award Recommendation Note (BARN) to award the selected supplier.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings goals.
- Compared domestic and international sourcing opportunities to analyze financial and logistical cost.
- Analyzing and recording cost savings in the SAP Ariba system to calculate spending and budget for future projects.
Process Associate
Capgemini Technology Services
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Identified potential suppliers through market research, supplier directories, and industry networks.
- Assisted in vendor selection and evaluation process, performing due diligence and maintaining vendor database.
- Evaluated suppliers based on criteria such as quality, price, lead times, reliability, and financial stability.
- Analyzed responses and compare quotes based on cost, value, and compliance with requirements.
- Track and measure supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and customer service.
- Processed and validated purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of vendor accounts to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as procurement and accounting, to resolve any payment related issues or inquiries.
- Provided timely resolution for customer queries in Procurement and Finance related areas.
- Creating new vendor codes in SAP system.
Analyst
Scope E-Knowledge Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
- P2P-Processing PR, PO, GR, and IR in SAP system.
- As per customer queries worked on PO corrections, submitting the goods receipt and invoices with concerned approval.
- Following up with the PO requestors and getting approval for the submitted goods receipts and invoices.
- Following up with Accounts payable team until the invoice payment clearing.
- Maintained the Purchase related reports and exporting the same in SAP.
- Analyzing Spend Impacts, volume impacts & Price impacts.
- Maintained & delivered Embedded Exposure operative reports in SAP BPC system.
- Well experienced in SAP TCODES such as ME21N, ME22N, VA01, VF01 & MM60.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Mahendra Engineering College
Namakkal, India04-2018
High School Diploma -
Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matric Higher Sec. School
Dharmapuri, India05-2014
Secondary Schooling -
Sri Ramakrishna Matric School
Krishnagiri, India04-2011
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Global sourcing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Cost analysis
- Vendor Management
- Vendor sourcing
- Bid process management
- Contract negotiations
- Procurement
- Source to Pay & Purchase to Pay
- Spend Analysis
- Purchasing processes
- SAP ARIBA
- SAP BPC HANA
- Coupa
- NPP - Net Productivity Prism
- MS EXCEL
- MS WORD
- MS POWERPOINT
- MS OUTLOOK
Accomplishments
- Earned Rising Star Award because of demonstrated and sustained exceptional performance that consistently exceeds goals in Cost Savings and expectations in quality.
- Accomplished in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, I spearheaded major CapEx projects at GEP Worldwide, securing a 4.5 million USD cost reduction. My expertise in effective negotiation skills have consistently enhanced procurement efficiency and expanded vendor networks, demonstrating a keen ability to exceed corporate goals.
Certification
Certified Professional in Strategic Sourcing of Suppliers.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Declaration
I hereby confirm and verify that all the information mentioned here, and I take full responsibility for its accuracy and authenticity.
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Specialist
GEP Worldwide
07.2024 - Current
Process Associate
Capgemini Technology Services
07.2021 - 06.2024
Analyst
Scope E-Knowledge Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Professional in Strategic Sourcing of Suppliers.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Mahendra Engineering College
High School Diploma -
Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matric Higher Sec. School
Secondary Schooling -
Sri Ramakrishna Matric School
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