AAKASH RAGUNATHAN
CHENNAI
Summary
Experienced buyer with over 7 years in managing diverse product lines and operations. Proven track record of exceptional performance leading to multiple promotions. Skilled in navigating fast-paced environments to meet complex purchasing needs. Strong understanding of business operations and best practices in procurement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PURCHASE EXECUTIVE – BUYER
SURYA ADVISORY SERVICES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
Chennai
11.2023 - Current
- Created a new purchase order in one day according to the terms and conditions.
- Follow up on PO approvals for the PO to the vendor in 3 days, as per KPI.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of orders.
- Follow up with the supplier for order acknowledgment in three days.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Streamlined operations through implementation of process improvements.
- Reviewed monthly delayed deliveries and updated management on status to address issues.
- Review the purchase request summary from the Merchandiser's team.
- Review the PI and proceed as per the terms and conditions. If any.
- Update the details in the tracker for follow-up.
- Review the CIPL, and send it to the accounts team for payment processing.
- Check for the boss's approval for payments.
- Create an order vs. actual summary against vendor PI for the monthly review to understand the current status as per the yearly budget.
- Create a quarterly royalty report for royalty fees, and plan for the next three quarters' forecast.
- Managed data of accessory stock for royalty items to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Maintain the budget vs. Actual report summary with management for the status.
- Share the supplier scorecard based on the delivery and query response.
- Report the submission of payment and the advance payment made to the vendor every month.
- Share the individual self-report of the KPI as per the PR to PO creation, and the on-time delivery report.
MASTER DATA HUB - EXECUTIVE
GENPACT INDIA PVT. LTD.
Hyderabad
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with global SAP EMEA team to develop punch-out catalogs, enhancing procurement efficiency.
- Ensured vendor creation adhered to VR guidelines, eliminating duplication errors in SAP.
- Managed vendor details by creating, modifying, and deleting records per site requests.
- Processed IDocs to ensure data integrity, supporting seamless operations.
- Analyzed catalog errors and implemented necessary corrections.
- Created and updated catalogs in compliance with site requirements.
- Recorded incident reports to provide accurate accounts of occurrences. and conducted detailed analyses of incidents.
- Maintained comprehensive tracker for vendor creation and modification activities.
SENIOR OFFICER – PROCUREMENT BUYER
WIPRO LTD.
Chennai
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Examined and analyzed departmental field requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications to facilitate accurate project execution.
- Sent inquiries to global vendors and followed up to secure timely offers.
- Reviewed quotes to ensure alignment with purchase requirements.
- Commercial and technical knowledge in vendor offer evaluations.
- Effective negotiation, finalization and cost optimization.
- Vendor selection and order placement through ERP.
- Expedited order acknowledgment and ensured timely delivery of goods from vendors.
- Meet team and individual key performance indicators (KPI).
- Coordinated with vendors to establish fulfillment metrics, including OTTR, late commits, and past due requirements.
- Maintenance of purchase orders as per site requirements and vendor requests.
- Maintained RTV (return to vendor).
- Expedited to bring the parts that are critical at site that may cause line down in production on continuous follow up with vendor.
- Synchronize with receiving & accounts team for GR and IR of orders and invoice.
PURCHASE - OPERATIONS BUYER
LEGGETT & PLATT AUTOMOTIVE IND. PVT. LTD
Chennai
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Receiving Indents from Planning and Identification of Vendors to float RFQ.
- Conversion of Purchase requisitions into Purchase orders.
- Creation of Scheduling Agreements for regular materials on yearly basis.
- Followed up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials according to schedule.
- Educate vendor for the system changes that should be followed by them.
- Facilitated daily and weekly meetings with production and planning teams to address shortage parts.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives with material and component suppliers.
- Conducted performance and business plan reviews with strategic suppliers to enhance collaboration.
- Actively participate in the requirement to retain TS/IATF16949, ISO14001 certification for each L & P.
- Identify new areas to support standardization of components and consolidation of supply base.
- Ensured compliance with Leggett & Platt purchasing policies for effective procurement.
- Plan & Execute new Rationalization & Localization plan to project new saving for the company.
- Perform cost analysis considering both qualitative and quantitative data through Make vs Buy analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile
P.B. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CHENNAI, INDIA05-2017
Skills
- Supply chain operations
- Purchasing practices and procedures
- Team collaboration
- Planning and organization
- Relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency
- ERP systems: SAP, Oracle PeopleSoft, Tally, Ariba, Accpac
- Proactivity
- Determination
- Dynamic approach
- Purchase order management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- SOP creation
Projects
Completed a short-term course with excellence in SCM Vendor Management, Operational Procurement & Strategic sourcing and category management., Chennai, India
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Accomplishments
Best Team Player Award, 2017.
Timeline
SENIOR PURCHASE EXECUTIVE – BUYER
SURYA ADVISORY SERVICES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2023 - Current
MASTER DATA HUB - EXECUTIVE
GENPACT INDIA PVT. LTD.
04.2022 - 11.2023
SENIOR OFFICER – PROCUREMENT BUYER
WIPRO LTD.
09.2020 - 04.2022
PURCHASE - OPERATIONS BUYER
LEGGETT & PLATT AUTOMOTIVE IND. PVT. LTD
07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile
P.B. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING