AKHIL M
Palakkad
Summary
Procurement Analyst with expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management at WIPRO Limited. Delivered substantial cost savings through the implementation of advanced procurement technology solutions. Proficient in SAP and Excel, with a strong focus on problem-solving and collaboration to improve operational efficiency and compliance. Committed to achieving outstanding results in procurement processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Analyst
WIPRO Limited
Bangalore
03.2016 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving average cost savings and improved terms to mitigate risks.
- Implemented procurement technology solution, streamlining processes and reducing manual tasks for enhanced efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors, suppliers, and procurement stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Created purchase orders across various verticals using SAP and ARIBA Portal.
- Managed purchasing and ordering processes to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensured compliance with company, state, and federal regulations related to procurement activities.
- Maintained accurate customer account data through manual processing and digital updates.
- Prepared daily reports for backend team verification, ensuring data accuracy.
Customer Care Associate
Shoppers Stop
Bangalore
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Have contributed into sales of various in-house brands of the company.
- Receiving the stocks and check the same as per the list given.
- Developed and maintain relationship with vendors, suppliers, and other Procurement stakeholders.
- Scanning the products and count it systematically and categorizing the damaged ones if any.
- Direct and face to face interaction with customers asking about the needs and wants and ensure the best quality service has been delivered.
- Updating the sales register daily.
- Reduce the customer grievances with the help of Customer Service Desk.
- Preparation of daily Report and send across to the backend team for verification.
- Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
Education
BBA - Business Management
SICOMS
Palakkad, Kerala, India02.2014
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
Dr. N.G.P Arts & Science College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India03.2012
Skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Time management
- Supplier relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Microsoft Power BI and Excel
- SAP MM and Ariba
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Best Performer and Best Team Award from Wipro Ltd for excellence in work for the period 2017-18
- Certified in the code of business conduct, information security, governance, and business risk online assessment done by Wipro Ltd
- Current high-rated employee from two consecutive cycles
- Promotion as a Procurement Lead in 2023
Timeline
Procurement Analyst
WIPRO Limited
03.2016 - Current
Customer Care Associate
Shoppers Stop
07.2014 - 07.2015
BBA - Business Management
SICOMS
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
Dr. N.G.P Arts & Science College
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