Anish Pillai
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned Procurement Executive with a proven track record at Livspace, adept in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. Excelled in reducing purchasing cycle times by fostering cross-functional teams and leveraging financial acumen for optimal vendor acquisition. Demonstrates exceptional negotiation skills and a commitment to performance improvement, ensuring significant cost savings and efficiency enhancements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Executive
Livspace
Bengaluru
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
- Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases.
- Interfaced with senior management teams on issues related to sourcing decisions or contract negotiations.
- Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Assisted in developing specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
- Developed strategies for procuring goods and services in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Researched potential suppliers to ensure they met organizational requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Prepared purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Conducted regular meetings with departmental personnel to discuss purchasing needs or issues related to procurement activities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the most favorable terms and pricing.
- Evaluated bids from vendors to determine the best value for money solutions.
- Reviewed historical data to anticipate future procurement needs.
Procurement Executive
Reliance Retail Ltd
Bengaluru
04.2015 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to determine purchasing needs and negotiate prices.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential cost savings opportunities.
- Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
Procurement Executive
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
- Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and products.
- Maintained vendor relationships by providing detailed information regarding product specifications or requirements.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
Senior Associate
WNS Global Services Ltd
Pune
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Participated in training programs designed to enhance knowledge base in areas such as underwriting, sales, product development.
- Identified areas of potential fraud or abuse in claims processing activities.
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts.
- Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for keeping records, reports, and agendas.
Process Executive
State Street Syntel Services Private Ltd
Pune
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Resolved any issues or discrepancies that arose during the processing of orders or requests.
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
- Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems and forms control.
Process Associate
WNS Global Services Private Ltd
Pune
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Ensured compliance with airline regulations and procedures related to ticketing, check-in, boarding, and disembarkation of passengers.
- Worked diligently to resolve booking, fare and regulations issues alongside passengers and travel agents.
- Checked tickets and identifying paperwork for verification of individual identities.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Commerce
Pune University
Pune06-2005
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Category management
- Financial acumen
- Performance improvement
- Global procurement
- Supplier management
- Vendor acquisition
- Price negotiation
Timeline
Procurement Executive
Livspace
02.2023 - 09.2024
Procurement Executive
Reliance Retail Ltd
04.2015 - 12.2020
Procurement Executive
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2011 - 07.2013
Senior Associate
WNS Global Services Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2010
Process Executive
State Street Syntel Services Private Ltd
05.2008 - 12.2009
Process Associate
WNS Global Services Private Ltd
05.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Accounting - Commerce
Pune University
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