Procurement professional with extensive experience at Synthite Industries, specializing in sustainable sourcing and vendor management. Proven ability in market analysis and implementation of field-level certifications, resulting in improved supply chain transparency. Skilled negotiator with a focus on cost reduction and maintaining compliance with quality standards.
Implemented sustainable sourcing practices at the field level, emphasizing the sustainability pillars of people, planet, and profit, in alignment with both customer and organizational requirements across various regions.
Contributed to the development and implementation of the company's overall sustainability strategy, with a specific focus on the spice division.
Collaborated with industry partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to advocate for, and implement, sustainable practices at the field level.
Designed and oversaw a transparent and traceable supply chain for various commodities, ensuring compliance with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) standards for traceable materials.
Successfully initiated third-party audits at the farm level in accordance with customer requirements.
Successfully implemented field-level certifications focused on sustainability initiatives.
Handle assigned raw material procurement cycles, lead times, and purchasing requirements within the overall business process.
Minimize response time while ensuring needs are met in a timely, satisfactory, and cost-effective manner.
Study and analyze key market trends of materials for effective price negotiations, with an analysis of market/procurement intelligence data from dependable sources.
Prepare a yearly purchase plan with the finance and sales teams to achieve the yearly budget.
Making a product position review of each product and analyzing it against the yearly target.
Floating inquiries with suppliers for competitive quotations and ensuring that raw material prices are laid out as per the budgeted rates.
Align procurement decisions to minimize inventory carrying costs.
Identifying new vendors in a cost-effective manner to achieve 100% adherence to delivery and quality.
Coordination with the NPD and sales team on a new project to improve the total business in an effective manner.
Ensure timely delivery of material, and avoid a low percentage of OTIF.
Maintain 100% adherence to the supplier code of conduct and responsible sourcing.
Ensure rejected or blocked stocks are returned or debited against the vendor, and slow-moving stock is consumed.
Collaborating with the Finance team to ensure the timely completion of invoice verification.
Created processes for handling customer complaints effectively.
Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to secure best deals on products and services purchased by the organization.
Oversaw budgeting responsibilities, reducing costs and increasing margins.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Senior Associate- Sales and Marketing /Key Account Manager
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Kochin
06.2008 - 12.2010
Responsible for the development and retention of existing and new business for bulk spices in the international and domestic markets.
Developing the existing private label business and identifying new opportunities in this segment.
Coordinating the marketing efforts of the company, which include identifying customer requirements, offering products and pricing, accepting orders, scheduling shipments, and monitoring pre-shipment documents such as invoices, packing lists, and shipping bills.
Handling all key accounts
Responsible for all SAP entries with regard to sales and other authorized areas, having experience in the entire sales module in SAP.
Responsible for ensuring timely receipt of payments as agreed with customers through constant monitoring and follow-ups.
Addressing customer complaints and coordinating an effective solution.
Responsible for coordinating customer requirements with the joint ventures and sister concerns, as far as product development and other allied areas.
Managed team resources, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful execution of projects related to large scale accounts.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
MG university
Kerala
B.com. - Taxation
St. Peters Collage
Plus Two - Commerce
State Syllabus
Kolenchery
Skills
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Client relationship management
Sustainable sourcing strategies
Market analysis and data insights
Cost reduction initiatives
Vendor management and collaboration
Project management expertise
Inventory control systems
Cross-functional teamwork
Field-level certification in sourcing
Purchasing and planning processes
Certification
Corporate ESG and sustainability - Udemy
FSSC 22000 Internal Audit Training V 5.1, 03/01/21
First-time manager, HARAPPA, 02/01/21
Manager development program - IIMK - campus - 2017
Hobbies and Interests
Cricket
Traveling
Listening Music
Photography
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Consent
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Accomplishments
For cross division performance in achieving the organizational goals towards customer requirement
Assistant General Manager- Technical Services-NPD at Synthite Industries Private LimitedAssistant General Manager- Technical Services-NPD at Synthite Industries Private Limited