AKHIL V JOSEPH
PURCHASE AND SELLOUT
KOTTAYAM
Summary
Dynamic Purchase Manager at Oxygen The Digital Expert with a proven track record in vendor relationship management and problem-solving. Successfully reduced order lead times and optimized logistics, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in building strong supplier relations while implementing effective policies to prevent material shortages. Committed to driving results through strategic negotiation and relationship building.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchase Manager
Oxygen The Digital Expert
11.2022 - Current
- Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
- Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
- Enacted policies while avoiding shortages of critical materials and supplies.
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues.
Selling Manager
Oxygen the Digital Expert
10.2016 - 2022
- Proactively addressed potential issues before they escalated into problems affecting overall store performance or customer experience quality levels.
- Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and inventory management systems.
- Developed high-performing sales team through targeted recruitment, comprehensive training programs, and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Implemented detailed reporting systems to monitor employee performance closely and address any areas of concern with targeted coaching and support.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Education
GED -
The Indian Polytechnic College
NagercovilMar Thoma Seminary Higher Secondary School
Kottayam 06.2001 - 03.2010
Keltron Education
Nattakam 06.2014 - 04.2015
Skills
Vendor relationship management
Supplier relations
MS office
Relationship building
Time management abilities
Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Oxygen The Digital Expert
11.2022 - Current
Selling Manager
Oxygen the Digital Expert
10.2016 - 2022
Keltron Education
06.2014 - 04.2015
Mar Thoma Seminary Higher Secondary School
06.2001 - 03.2010
GED -
The Indian Polytechnic College