Balamurugan S A
Procurement Professional
chennai
Summary
Procurement and sourcing professional with experience supporting strategic sourcing roadmaps, PPV‑driven cost optimization, supplier performance management, and contract compliance within global procurement environments. Strong capability in RFx execution, supplier negotiations, SLA adherence, and cross‑functional alignment, supported by hands‑on expertise in SAP Ariba, SAP MM, and AI‑enabled sourcing platforms. Demonstrated ability to challenge the supply base, improve commercial outcomes, and support global procurement targets through structured processes and market‑driven sourcing strategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Indirect Material & Sourcing Buyer
IBM (Randstad & Superseva)
01.2025 - Current
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with global procurement objectives for indirect spend categories.
- Execute time-bound RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes, ensuring early stakeholder engagement, and competitive supplier participation.
- Apply PPV-focused sourcing logic by benchmarking supplier pricing, challenging cost structures, and supporting savings targets.
- Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, and responsiveness, resolving escalations, and minimizing supply risk.
- Ensure contractual compliance and SLA adherence, supporting governance on SOWs, pricing, and service commitments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFTs), including stakeholders, the commodity manager, and finance, to align sourcing and supplier strategies.
- Manage end-to-end PO lifecycle in SAP MM, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Leverage SAP Ariba and AI-enabled Fairmarkit to expand supplier competition, improve transparency, and reduce sourcing cycle time.
Procurement Executive
WITTMANN Group
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Supported supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation activities to enhance cost competitiveness.
- Assisted in commercial discussions and vendor alignment, ensuring that suppliers met quality and delivery expectations.
Purchase Executive Intern
Chennai Radha Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted with purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and delivery follow-ups.
- Gained exposure to plant-level procurement requirements and supplier communication.
Education
MBA - Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management
VELS University
Chennai 06.2022 - 05.2024
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
I.F.E.T. College of Engineering
Villupuram, India 05.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Strategic sourcing
Focus on PPV and year-over-year savings
Contract & SLA Compliance
Supplier relationship management
Payment term compliance management
Cross‑Functional Team (CFT) Alignment
SAP Ariba & SAP MM
Fairmarkit
Certification
Supply Chain Analytics
Timeline
Microsoft Power Automate
03-2026
Supply Chain Analytics
01-2025
Indirect Material & Sourcing Buyer
IBM (Randstad & Superseva)
01.2025 - Current
Procurement Executive
WITTMANN Group
10.2024 - 01.2025
Purchase Executive Intern
Chennai Radha Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - 04.2024
MBA - Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management
VELS University
06.2022 - 05.2024
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
I.F.E.T. College of Engineering
05.2018 - 05.2022