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Hi, I’m
Adarsh Harilal Chitralekha
Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Trivandrum,KL
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 UniversityEngland
Master of Science from Supply Chain Management (CIPS Accredited)
05.2021 - 06.2023
IGNOUNew Delhi
Master in Commerce from Commerce
05.2019 - 01.2021
Kerala UniversityTrivandrum
Bachelor's in Commerce from Commerce
05.2016 - 04.2019
Lal Bahadur Shastri CentreTrivandrum
High School Diploma
07.2020 - 01.2021
Skills
Procurement Management
Supplier Evaluation
Contract Negotiation
Cost Reduction Strategies
Supplier relationship management
Pricing negotiations
Vendor relations
Purchase order management
Inventory oversight
Cost control
Verbal and written communication
Purchasing strategy
Negotiation
Pricing analysis
Purchasing expertise
Demand forecasting
Materials sourcing
Relationship building
Pricing
New market research
Software
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