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Adarsh Harilal Chitralekha

Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Trivandrum,KL
Adarsh Harilal Chitralekha

Summary

Experienced Procurement Specialist with a strong background in procurement management, supplier evaluation, and process improvement. Skilled in optimizing procurement strategies, resulting in a 15% cost reduction and a 25% increase in supplier performance efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in aligning procurement activities with business goals to achieve operational efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain stability.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

T4 Mechanical and Electrical Ltd

Buyer
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted supplier evaluations, achieving a 20% improvement in delivery times and cost ef/iciency
  • Led contract negotiations, securing a 15% reduction in procurement costs
  • Developed strategic procurement plans that resulted in a 25% increase in sustainability compliance
  • Successfully returned £136,000 worth of materials within 9 months by introducing a returns tracking procedure
  • Led supplier evaluations and contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions
  • Monitored market conditions and adjusted purchasing strategies to mitigate risks
  • Implemented cost reduction strategies and supplier consolidation initiatives
  • Managed supplier relationships with regular performance reviews and improvement initiatives
  • Aligned procurement activities with project timelines, achieving 95% on-time project delivery
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and sustainability standards
  • Utilised ERP systems to manage procurement data, streamlining the purchase order process
  • Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to avoid supply chain disruptions

NTL Future Group

Procurement and Stock Assistant (Part-Time)
11.2021 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Facilitated seamless communication between departments regarding inventory levels, order status updates, and restocking requirements.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to inventory accuracy, order fulfillment speed, and overall stock assistant responsibilities.
  • Supported sales team by ensuring timely availability of products on store shelves and display areas.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to product availability or stock-related concerns.

H&R Block

Junior Process Analyst
07.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Produced documentation outlining process improvement solutions.
  • Delivered successful process improvement initiatives, resulting in reduced cycle times and increased productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Gathered documentation and created reports on assessed information.

Gokhul Associates

Accounts Assistant
06.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.

Education

Anglia Ruskin University
England

Master of Science from Supply Chain Management (CIPS Accredited)
05.2021 - 06.2023

IGNOU
New Delhi

Master in Commerce from Commerce
05.2019 - 01.2021

Kerala University
Trivandrum

Bachelor's in Commerce from Commerce
05.2016 - 04.2019

Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre
Trivandrum

High School Diploma
07.2020 - 01.2021

Skills

Procurement Management

Software

ERP

Interests

Videography

Editing

Photography

Digital Marketing

Availability
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Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Buyer

T4 Mechanical and Electrical Ltd
09.2022 - Current

Procurement and Stock Assistant (Part-Time)

NTL Future Group
11.2021 - 11.2023

Anglia Ruskin University

Master of Science from Supply Chain Management (CIPS Accredited)
05.2021 - 06.2023

Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre

High School Diploma
07.2020 - 01.2021

Junior Process Analyst

H&R Block
07.2020 - 09.2021

Accounts Assistant

Gokhul Associates
06.2019 - 05.2020

IGNOU

Master in Commerce from Commerce
05.2019 - 01.2021

Kerala University

Bachelor's in Commerce from Commerce
05.2016 - 04.2019
Adarsh Harilal ChitralekhaBuyer / Procurement Specialist