Sathishkumar K R
Coimbatore
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Procurement Specialist with over 11 years of experience managing end-to-end sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. Adept at implementing procurement automation tools, ensuring timely material availability, and driving savings through effective supply chain collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Executive
Mindox Techno India Pvt. Ltd.
Coimbatore, India
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced supply chain visibility, enabling proactive risk mitigation strategies and improved decision-making capabilities.
- Strengthened relationships with key suppliers through regular communication, aligning business objectives for mutual success.
- Delivered procurement training programs for cross-functional teams, enhancing understanding of best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to monitor supplier performance metrics continuously, identifying areas requiring corrective actions or improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated supplier proposals against established criteria during bid evaluations to ensure fair competition while selecting the most suitable providers.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify cost reduction opportunities within their respective departments, achieving overall organizational savings targets.
Procurement Officer
Perint Infosystems
Bangalore, India
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
- Monitored market trends closely to identify potential shifts in pricing or availability that could affect procurement decisions.
- Supported sustainability efforts within the organization by procuring environmentally friendly materials whenever possible.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies
Chennai & Banglaore, India
08.2013 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, meeting project deadlines.
- Negotiated favorable supplier contracts for improved product quality and cost savings.
- Created detailed reports on procurement activities to inform senior management decisions regarding budget allocations and strategic planning initiatives.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment on expectations and deliverables.
- Mentored junior team members in procurement best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Achieved cost reductions by identifying opportunities for bulk purchases, negotiating discounts, or reevaluating existing supplier contracts.
- Streamlined purchasing procedures through the introduction of an automated procurement system that reduced errors and increased productivity.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Education
Diploma - Tool & Die Making
Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)
Bangalore, India08-2013
Skills
- Procurement process improvement
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Team development
- Sustainability initiatives
- Category management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Supplier management
- New vendor setup
- Global sourcing
- Time management
Timeline
Senior Procurement Executive
Mindox Techno India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Procurement Officer
Perint Infosystems
02.2022 - 04.2024
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies
08.2013 - 02.2022
Diploma - Tool & Die Making
Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)
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