ANUSH RAJ
Trivandrum
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Exceptional interpersonal skills contribute to team success and organizational growth. Committed to taking on new challenges to drive professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY
Trivandrum
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders throughout the organization to understand needs and develop tailored procurement solutions.
- Drove cost savings through the negotiation of volume discounts and long-term contracts with strategic suppliers.
- Conducted regular spend analyses to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, or substitution of productsservices.
- Maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions and enhanced service levels.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Eastwing Travel Management
Dubai
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Analysed and updated market strategy by keeping up to date with market competition and latest trends in travel market and to completely fulfill customer's desires
- Handling online portals and offline as well on E mails, chats, and calls
- Coordinating with airlines to find a perfect solution to the guest's queries
- Create and update electronic records of clients
- Handling high profile clients and Managing their travel & procurement services (Issuing Air Tickets / Insurance/ Accommodation/ Visa / Car Transfers / VIP meet & assist / Marhaba etc.,)
- Demonstrable ability to handle crises
- Well versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international/business/group/individual/chartered flights).
PROCUREMENT ANALYST
Allianz Technology
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Communicate Company Needs with Vendors
- Negotiate Supply Contracts with Vendors
- Evaluate and Compare with Vendors
- Document Costs and Generate Reports
- Periodical Meetings with External and OEM Vendors
- Knowledge in SAP MM and P2P Tool
- Account Reconciliation and Account Payable Process.
SENIOR LEAD CONSULTANT
dnata International Private Limited
11.2014 - 10.2020
- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Explaining the visa forms and document checklist, helping for completing forms and guiding them on related queries
- To prepare documentation, e.g., assignment relocation letters, assignment notifications, company covering letter for visa application etc & conduct assignment briefing
- Taken care of MICE, Hotels, Transport, VISA, Insurance, Travel cards, Rail, Forex
- Timely implementation & adherence to all new operational processes
- Relationship Management with the customer and vendors
- Bill Submissions & MIS requirements.
SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Satguru Travel Management
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Coordinate and execute all visa processing assignments - Mainly Tourist and Business: Africa, Middle east, Europe, US and Canada
- Handling corporate Clients all travel logistics like Ticket, Visa, Accommodation etc.
TRAVEL & IMMIGRATION - ADMINISTRATION/PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
Zafin Labs
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Taking care of all travel and Admin requests within the time lines
- Interact with Travel Agents to procure airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, Foreign Currency etc for all inhouse travellers
- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports for all Procurement/travel ensuring accuracy on all reports.
TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Universal Tours and Travels
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Taken care End to End travel support for the corporate clients as per their requirements.
Education
MBA -
Alagappa University
Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaBachelor of Commerce -
Kerala University
Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Travel management
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Contract management
- Vendor relationship
- Customer service
- Market analysis
- Data reporting
- Effective communication
- Time management
SKILLS
- IATA-UFTAA Foundation Course
- SAP MM & P2P
- CRS (Computerised Reservation System) - Galileo
- Ms Office
Timeline
Analyst
ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY
02.2023 - Current
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Eastwing Travel Management
11.2021 - 02.2023
PROCUREMENT ANALYST
Allianz Technology
10.2020 - 10.2021
SENIOR LEAD CONSULTANT
dnata International Private Limited
11.2014 - 10.2020
SENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Satguru Travel Management
10.2013 - 10.2014
TRAVEL & IMMIGRATION - ADMINISTRATION/PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
Zafin Labs
05.2011 - 09.2013
TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Universal Tours and Travels
05.2008 - 05.2011
MBA -
Alagappa University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kerala University
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