Arunraj V

• Spearheaded the procurement functions and contracts of engineering equipment, materials & services (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, IT & Civil Contracts packages) for 2X600 MW Sub critical Power Plant Project.
• Floating material inquiry through RFQ and arrange supplier auction for better price negotiation.
• Responsible for procurement of overall Purchase activity.
• Short experience handling project purchasing, including capital
  asset purchases.
• Negotiation & finalization of CAPEX proposals.
• Managing comprehensive pricing database centrally for our
  division.
• Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand alignment, Material Replenishment.
• Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.
• Price finalization of Non‑Rate Contract items on a day‑to‑day
  basis.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards,
  delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met
  according to the organizational requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for Vendor Evaluation on Quarterly Basis.
• Resolve and replace the material against non‑conformity and
  close NC to submit the CAPA report.
• Maintained & update Purchasing records.
• Establish the rate contract with the Vendor.
• Responsible for reducing the Inventory to improve the bottom line
  of the SBU.
• Monthly monitoring and mapping of inventory with current orders.
• Planning and budgeting of purchase functions, involving cost
  estimation, contract negotiations.
• Implementing systems to avoid situations like over‑stocking or
  out‑of‑stock which cause production and financial losses.
  
  
  

• Executed Procurement & Contracts for 2 X 600 MW Coal based TPP Project (Mega Power Project, Sub Critical Units at Tuticorin, Tamilnadu) and leading a group of professionals in Techno-Commercial Department (TCD) in Sourcing & Procurement.
• Unit 1 of the Project has commenced commercial operation on December 23, 2014 and Unit 2 on January 15, 2016.
• Handled various package of Electrical, C&I, Mechanical, Civil Contracts and miscellaneous Engineering procurement and contracts including import Order.
• Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
• Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
• Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
• Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
• Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
• Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
• Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
• Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
• Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
• Coordinated delivery of services and supplies to meet operational needs of power plant.
• Actively working on identifying prospective opportunity to cover more goods in Annual Rate Contracts (ARC), Purchase agreements, supplier agreements commodity wise to optimize cost, inventory control and procurement lead time.

PROJECT NAME: COASTAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM-

INDIAN COAST GUARD

CLIENT: INDIAN NAVY

• Material planning, purchasing through indigenous and foreign sources by Floating inquiries (RFQ), getting quotations Studying quotations and arriving L1 in case of limited/multiple tendering by comparing the quotations.
• Negotiating with the supplier, creation of capital (CAPEX PO), AMC (annual maintenance cost) Order.
• Establishing Rate Contract order, regular purchase order, Sub -contracting, preparing MIS reports,ERP, SRM E- procurement, Vendor development, evaluation & logistics etc.
• Release of purchase order after obtaining approval from the management with Classifications of Purchase order on Order value & Classes.
• Issuing EUC (End User Certificate) for the import of goods, obtaining export license & clearing the goods/consignments form customs.
• Commercial interaction with user departments like Production Control,Design & Engineering, finance, Stores & Vendors by conducting TNC (Technical Negotiation Committee) & PNC (Price Negotiation Committee) with the vendors. Interaction with the finance department for payment, with D & E for any design modification / technical clarification.,etc.
• Interaction with finance department for budgeting, payment like LC, Advance payment,Cheque On Delivery payment ,Sight Draft & Net 15 / Net 30 days payment of the Vendors. Interaction with IG stores to make goods receipt etc.

BRIEF PROFILE OF THE COMPANY: -

• It is the largest manufacturer and Supplier of Automobile Components like Frames, Fuel Tanks, Mufflers & Spare Parts accessories like Foot rest and Stands for the TVS Motor Company.
• Preparing purchase Orders through ERP System and coordinating with suppliers & indent and maintenance of relevant records.
• Negotiation & Procuring at the least price without compromising the desired Quality.
• Keep tracking of Material ordered and received.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Control purchasing department budget.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Expediting and ensuring materials on time.
• Preparation of MIS.