ABHIJEETH CHEVENDRA
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced procurement professional with proactive approach to sourcing and expediting, seeking roles in Supply Chain Management/Procurement Operations, Vendor Development, and Materials Management. Ready to utilize and improve/develop skills to their potential, with a strong commitment to making effective contributions in the workplace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT BUYER & EXPEDITOR
GERAB NATIONAL ENTERPRISES L.L.C
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for Direct and Indirect purchasing of Category A, B & C items and also expedite their readiness to make sure the material is received on time to attain the project deadline.
- Work closely with project managers to ensure that materials and services are purchased at lowest cost from domestic and international sources to meet project requirements and production schedule.
- Assisted with budgeting activity for better cost management.
- Prepare source selections by issuing RFI/RFQs to analyze/ evaluates proposals, perform market research, negotiate terms, comparison and make commercial recommendation based on lead time, price and quality of material.
- Generating purchase orders as per requirements, place and confirm order with supplier, monitoring until delivery, payment remittance to vendors by coordinating with Finance, establishment of Letter of Credit, coordinating with Stores for GRN closure thereby accomplishing the complete P2P cycle.
- Maintained accurate purchase order records, ensuring timely delivery of goods and smooth communication with vendors.
- Source for new parts, suppliers or sub-contractors should the need arise.
- Carrying out project Procurement for upstream and downstream Oil & Gas sector.
- Sending RFQ's, follow up for quotes, working on technical and commercial Evaluations and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price terms, delivery and services with suppliers.
- Liaising between supplier and Quality control team in resolving the non-conformity of material and getting a CAPA from supplier along with Root cause Analysis.
- Developed strong rapport with suppliers through effective communication, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that supported business growth.
- Managed end-to-end logistics operations for all international shipments from India, China, and Europe, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with global regulations.
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders including suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to optimize shipment routes and reduce transit times.
- Oversaw the documentation and customs clearance processes, minimizing delays and ensuring adherence to international trade laws.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies promptly, maintaining positive vendor relationships and preventing payment delays.
- Participated in industry events to establish new vendor connections.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India07-2022
11th and12th Standard degree - PCM
Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
Hyderabad, India04-2018
10th Degree - General
Telangana State Secondary Education Board
Hyderabad, India03-2016
Skills
- Purchasing Negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics evaluation
- Global Sourcing and Expediting
- Cost Optimization
- Techno commercial knowledge
Certification
Six-sigma White Belt
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
CO-CURRICULAR
Acted as College Secretary for the ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) and played an active role in organizing seminars on R&AC in co-ordination with ISHRAE Deccan Student Chapter.
Timeline
ASSISTANT BUYER & EXPEDITOR
GERAB NATIONAL ENTERPRISES L.L.C
08.2022 - Current
Six-sigma White Belt
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
11th and12th Standard degree - PCM
Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
10th Degree - General
Telangana State Secondary Education Board
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