SENTHUR VELAN
Chennai
Summary
Purchase Executive with extensive tactical and strategic purchasing experience. Documented record of meeting established sales targets, profit margins, and developing corporate relationships. Over 10 plus years of corporate and B2B sales experience and a strong history of executive leadership success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Executive
Executive Ship Management Private
2023.03 - Current
- Negotiated with vendors to procure the best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
- Consulted and advised department heads on equipment and supply decisions.
- Negotiated contracts to set prices, quality standards and cost-reduction targets for long-term operational success.
- Tracked movement of raw materials and subcontracted goods and reconciled inventory.
- Reviewed purchasing department activities to evaluate opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Developed and managed 30% budget for purchasing department.
- Worked closely with suppliers for service level agreement compliance and effective logistics support.
- Monitored supplier performance against contractual standards and implemented continuous improvement actions impacting costs and performance.
Senior Engineer-NPD Purchase
TVS Sundram Dynacast Pvt Ltd., (Brakes India Group Company)
2018.11 - 2023.02
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Developed and implemented proactive maintenance practices.
- Determined project specifications by thoroughly studying performance standards, requirements and technical studies.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Engineer-Development
SRM Technologies Ltd.
2015.04 - 2018.10
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects using potential ROI and risk management.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Junior Engineer
Ashok Leyland, Hinduja Group, HLF Services
2011.12 - 2012.12
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Assisted engineers with inspections of finished construction.
- Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Education
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Technology
MGR Educational And Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai.
Chennai, TN12.2021
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
CPCL Polytechnic College Chennai.
Chennai, TN04.2011
Skills
- Technical knowledge
- Financial Acumen
- Cost Analysis
- Budgeting expertise
- Price Negotiation
- Procurement expertise
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Reporting knowledge
- Profit and loss understanding
- Budget Management
- Budget Planning
- Demand forecasting
Areas Of Interest
- Technical Purchase
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Chain Management
- Business development
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Technicalknowledge
AutoCAD, Draft Sight, Drawing study & MS-Office
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Purchase Executive
Executive Ship Management Private
2023.03 - Current
Senior Engineer-NPD Purchase
TVS Sundram Dynacast Pvt Ltd., (Brakes India Group Company)
2018.11 - 2023.02
Engineer-Development
SRM Technologies Ltd.
2015.04 - 2018.10
Junior Engineer
Ashok Leyland, Hinduja Group, HLF Services
2011.12 - 2012.12
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Technology
MGR Educational And Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
CPCL Polytechnic College Chennai.
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