Sheerin Banu
Procurement Specialist/Buyer
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Specialist with 8 years of experience excelling in vendor relationship management and price negotiation. Achieved significant cost savings through strategic supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at inventory management and fostering team collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and drive quality assurance.
Experienced with supplier negotiation, inventory management, and cost reduction strategies. Utilizes strategic sourcing to enhance procurement efficiency and secure favorable terms. Track record of building strong supplier relationships and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Flextronics
09.2023 - Current
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
- Optimized inventory management by implementing just-in-time purchasing strategies, reducing stock holding costs without compromising on availability.
- Evaluated vendor performance using key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Mentored junior procurement team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during the procurement process to minimize risks.
- Managed risk effectively by establishing contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chains or market fluctuations affecting pricing structures.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
Executive Purchaser
ABB Engineering
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Material purchase for pallet fabrication by timely issuance of P.O.
- Follow-up for material orders per production schedule.
- Inventory management by existing stock depletion and new purchase control.
- Follow up with existing and new customers for new pallet orders.
- Ensuring smooth coordination with the user department and corresponding suppliers on the scope of supply and specifications.
- Taking a role as General Admin for the Procurement Department for maintaining staff details, attendance, shift plan preparation, audit documents, and organizational charts.
Procurement Engineer
KSH Automotive Private Limited
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Reduced lead times by collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
- Implemented a vendor management system to track and evaluate supplier performance, reducing the risk of supply chain disruptions.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to make informed decisions about vendor selection based on factors such as price competitiveness reliability historical performance track record.
- I have been in charge of miscellaneous purchasing, store management, and outsourcing management.
- Implemented effective negotiation strategies to close the deals with the best possible purchase price.
- Completing the pre-purchase inspection for outsourcing.
- Documenting and verifying the store-in and out stock data periodically.
- Maintaining the stores according to standards in order to follow FIFO and maintain the stocks properly.
- Ordering plan of CKD according to the safety stock management.
- Planning the shift notice according to the shift and team members.
- Providing training for the team members, whenever required, regarding stock management.
- Maintaining the documents update on complete purchases, stores, and outsourcing purchases.
- Making DC, e-way bills, and invoices whenever required.
- Monthly reports on purchases, sales, and savings are provided on a monthly basis.
- Planning of monthly stock verifications to ensure the safety stocks of the materials.
- Involved in quarterly and yearly inventory stock-taking activities.
- Ensured high-quality materials sourcing through supplier audits, quality checks, and thorough evaluation processes.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers and continuously monitoring market trends.
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
- Created monthly and quarterly budget reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
- Maintains partnerships with whole supply chain to drive regular performance reviews against quality, cost and delivery.
- Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents and participated in facility inspections.
- Empowered procurement team members through coaching, mentoring, and training programs designed to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
Clinical Application Specialist
Cura Healthcare Private Limited
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in implementing new systems/software integrations while minimizing disruptions to daily operations within medical facilities.
- Increased customer satisfaction rates by promptly resolving complex technical issues and providing ongoing support.
- Collaborated closely with technical support teams to address escalated customer concerns, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing potential negative impacts on client retention.
- Conducted extensive market research to identify potential areas of growth for the organization''s portfolio of clinical applications productsservices.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive clinical application support and training to healthcare professionals.
- Boosted client retention rates through regular follow-ups, personalized training sessions, and responsive troubleshooting assistance.
- Operated computer-based systems to retrieve and store information and records.
- Worked with product engineering team to define clinical requirements and assist with testing.
- Influenced care outcomes by implementing improvements and optimizing health information technology.
- Facilitated successful software upgrades with thorough planning, testing, and end-user training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
SMK Fomra Institute of Technology
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
Purchasing processes
Price negotiation
Vendor relationship management
Team collaboration
Inventory management skills
Supply chain management
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Quality assurance
Certification
CII-SCAPro from Confederation of Indian Industry
Timeline
CII-SCAPro from Confederation of Indian Industry
04-2025
Procurement Specialist
Flextronics
09.2023 - Current
Executive Purchaser
ABB Engineering
02.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Internal Auditor in IATF 1649:2016 from TUV SUD
11-2020
Procurement Engineer
KSH Automotive Private Limited
04.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Application Specialist
Cura Healthcare Private Limited
08.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
SMK Fomra Institute of Technology
04.2001 -