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STEVEN SILAS.
Sourcing & Supply Chain Costing Negotiation Expert in Both Direct and In-Direct Purchase │Supplier Assessment& Vendor Development Specialist │Well versed With Global Procurement & Sourcing │
Chennai
Summary
Enthusiastic procurement executive eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of work and Task and training in Skill .Motivated to learn, grow and excel in industry.
Well-organized Procurement Asst. Manager bringing 5.7years of experience building quality vendor relationships to foster cost-effective and timely purchasing operations. Communicative and personable with excellent command of inventory management and supply chain functions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Procurement Executive -Assistant Manager
KOBELCO Construction Equipment India PVT Ltd
11.2023 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for operational improvements in procurement activities.
- Supported organizational growth through the timely acquisition of essential goods and services required for business expansion initiatives.
- Reduced lead times through effective inventory management practices and streamlined order processing.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, fostering a collaborative environment for mutual benefit.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Monitored open purchase orders for on-time delivery and mitigated potential problems with carriers and logistics companies for timely resolution.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards..
Senior Purchase Officer- Indirect
Renault Nissan Technology business centre
2 2022 - 10.2023
- Represent General Purchasing for the specific items Like Expat handlings, International Relocations services , logistics and vehicle transportation from plant level ,hotels and Event Managements domestic and international & Media supports, courier services , AMCs for safety equipments and vehicle lease plans wherever necessary.
- Negotiations and contractual closures and approvals as per process.
- Optimize information systems and processes with other business units.
- Stake holder management pertaining to respective work area.
- Timely approval of Bidders List, send RFQ, receive quotations, organize technical approvals and Shopping cart.
- Get the new suppliers registered into B2B system & SAP (documentation, follow up etc.)
- Prepare price comparisons, benchmarking and plan the price negotiation (internal reviews, benchmarking, strategy etc.).
- Managing the potential Panel and Non panel suppliers for RFI/RFQ launch for sourcing with an aim of reducing cost while improving quality and reliability.
- Prepare Purchase Orders in SAP and take necessary approvals. Accordingly send to the Suppliers.
Commodity Buyer- Sheet Metal
M/S. VST TILLER & TRACTORS
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Worked with critical vendors to avoid potential problems with orders and deliveries.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
Procurement Executive
M/S. Ashok Leyland Ltd
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Associated with M/s. Ashok Leyland Ltd (Deputed by Layam Flexi solutions pvt ltd., Chennai.) as Executive - Sourcing and supply chain.
- Dynamic and Quality, Cost, Delivery focused individual with 2 years of industrial experience in sourcing and supply chain for various commodities.
- Hands-on experience in sourcing/purchase of FASTENERS & machined components.
- Skilled in FASTENER parts costing, negotiation, purchase activity, inventory management, analytical methods, cost saving process of components and well versed with its documentation procedures.
- Involved with team and Handled 35 vendors, Individual handling of fastener products costing & purchase and involved in cost saving activities.
- Participate with all Engineering Managers to develop performance measurement tools for suppliers and sub-contractors in identification, selection and audit/assessment based on price and quality.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
S.A. Engineering College
Chennai 06.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Multi unit operations managementundefined
Affiliations
- Well around theoretical knowledge over STAMPING process on SHEETMETAL PARTS affiliated through CDCE AUTOMATION and practical exposure on Industrial workshops( VIGNESH ENGINEERING).
- I have also undergone in plant training in Sundaram Fasteners- submitted paper presentation on analysis management development and Quality management.
- I have also undergone in plant training in Lucas TVS- submitted paper presentation on analysis Technical development.
- Worked as a project member of implementing concept of TOC ( THEORY OF CONSTRAIN) at VST TILLER & TRACTORS
Software
PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE IN SAP, NON BOP
SUMMARY
- I am confident that the skills i homed at my previous position prepared me for this opportunity with your Firm.
- I truly believe that my past experience and education would make me a valuable asset for your organization. I’m particularly excited about the opportunity to learn more about advanced supply chain management activities and how I can contribute to that effort.
- Thank you for taking the time to review my resume.
Interests
Collecting music albums & Reading newspaper
DECLARATION
I hereby declare the above information is true To the best of my knowledge
Regards
Steven Silas
Timeline
Procurement Executive -Assistant Manager
KOBELCO Construction Equipment India PVT Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Commodity Buyer- Sheet Metal
M/S. VST TILLER & TRACTORS
10.2020 - 12.2021
Procurement Executive
M/S. Ashok Leyland Ltd
08.2018 - 09.2020
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
S.A. Engineering College
06.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Purchase Officer- Indirect
Renault Nissan Technology business centre
2 2022 - 10.2023
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