Chandan Gupta
Global Procurement
New Delhi,New Delhi
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet organization needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager Procurement - Indirect and Import
Campus Activewear Limited
New Delhi, Delhi
09.2023 - Current
- Lead procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives for Sports and Athleisure footwear category.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, forecast demand, and develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and quality standards, resulting direct cost savings.
- Implement and maintain supplier performance metrics, conduct regular supplier evaluations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier relationships.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement process, from supplier selection to contract execution, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Drive innovation in supply chain by identifying and evaluating new suppliers, technologies, and market trends to enhance competitiveness of organization.
- Implemented and maintained robust import sourcing processes, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and minimizing import-related risks.
- Established and managed relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers to streamline import process and minimize lead times.
Sr. Manager – Procurement
Firefox Bikes Pvt. Ltd. (A Hero Motors Company)
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Lead procurement operations across globe, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and continuous improvement in operating efficiencies and product quality
- Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures for products under management
- Analyze costs of procured products across locations and implement strategies to minimize costs
- Monitor competitive market landscape and stay up to date with procurement strategies
- Manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, and process purchase orders
- Establish and manage future demand and capacity planning, including development of supplier risk management
- Collaborate with sales and product procurement functions to ensure best-in-class supply at optimized lead times
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership to procurement team and support warehousing and inventory management operations
- Negotiated favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, resulting in expansion of supplier base and introduction of new products
- Established and managed supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, and lead time
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient procurement, inventory management, and delivery of products to meet customer demand.
Manager – Procurement (Global)
Swiss Military Lifestyle Products Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 07.2020
- As seasoned Manager of Procurement with strong background in supply chain management, successfully managed all aspects of supply chain, including Sourcing, Procurement, Operations, Inventory Management, and Production Control
- Achievements include: Successfully managing electronics and other items import/sourcing from CHINA, TAIWAN, KOREA, and SWISS
- Identifying new opportunities with new business partners/vendors to expand company's supply chain network
- Implementing procurement strategy and policies that resulted in improved efficiency and cost savings
- Developing and reviewing purchase requests to ensure timely purchase of new products
- Studying sales records and inventory levels to plan procurement effectively
- Ensuring appropriate procurement of all production, construction, and maintenance materials, including spare parts
- Coordinating with suppliers to place orders and ensuring timely delivery
- Managing daily operations, including vendor management, front-end order processing, logistics, order fulfillment/documents, and production
- Managing supplier performance on monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual basis
- Managing quality control team to ensure right product is delivered at right place.
Astt. Manager – Vendor Relationship Management
NDTV Ethnic Retail Ltd (an NDTV VENTURE)
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Manager of Vendor Relationship Management, ensured that best sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of materials were accomplished
- Directed and supervised crews of up to 25+ employees while developing and evaluating new vendors for their capabilities, reliabilities, and reputation in market
- Responsible for costing new products to be developed or to evaluate cost of product to be procured
- Major accomplishments include: Successfully evaluated vendors and sourced high-quality materials that met company standards and requirements
- Streamlined procedures and established work requirements by interacting interdepartmentally, improving efficiency, and cutting down on costs
- Managed pre-production meetings with factory, ensuring that right fabrics were approved for bulk lots after QC, and placed orders on time
- Proficiency in vendor selection, negotiation, and purchasing procedures
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, allowing to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Astt. Manager – Strategic Sourcing
Sun Electronics HK Ltd
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Extensive experience in managing spend of electronic and electrical commodities, successfully managed wide range of products, including Circuit Breakers, Power Switching, Telecom products, Power Semiconductors, Meters and gauges, AC/DC Fans, Terminal Blocks, SMPS, Capacitors, SPD, and many other electronics components
- Adept at identifying and developing new vendors based on their technical skills, capabilities, financial strength, and capacity for future expansion
- Traveled internationally to manage vendor relationships and establish terms, pricing, quality requirements, sampling, delivery, and contracts, thereby contributing to business planning and development
- Worked closely with my team to break down costs and negotiate on price, freight, delivery times, and credit periods with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, primarily with overseas suppliers
- Collaborated with product marketing team to finalize prices with respect to rates of finished goods
- Strong track record of driving new product development and coordinating with technical team to develop samples that meet required specifications
- Developed new customers such as HCL, WIPRO, ACME, Emerson, UTL, and many more, demonstrating ability to forge lasting partnerships with key players in industry.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management -
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Computer Science -
Institute of Technology & Science
GhaziabadBachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) in Computer Science -
V.B.S Purvanchal University
2004
Skills
- Global Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Procurement Process Optimization
- Product Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Market Analysis
- Technical Proficiency
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved a stellar 95% on-time delivery rate while simultaneously reducing inventory levels, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Procured critical materials on time, ensuring seamless production processes and minimal disruption.
- Implemented effective inventory management practices, resulting in the elimination of aging stock.
- Successfully identified and developed new suppliers for various commodities, both domestically and internationally, resulting in annual savings of approximately Rs. 10 Cr.
- Recognized as the Employee of the Year for outstanding performance and dedication to the company's success.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure sports
- Gardening
- Trekking
Both trekking and adventure sports offer incredible opportunities for exploration, personal growth, and memorable experiences.
Challenge and Achievement: Overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries.
Physical Fitness: Many adventure sports provide excellent workouts.
Certification
- Computer hardware & Networking from STG
Timeline
Sr. Manager Procurement - Indirect and Import
Campus Activewear Limited
09.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager – Procurement
Firefox Bikes Pvt. Ltd. (A Hero Motors Company)
12.2020 - 09.2023
Manager – Procurement (Global)
Swiss Military Lifestyle Products Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 07.2020
Astt. Manager – Vendor Relationship Management
NDTV Ethnic Retail Ltd (an NDTV VENTURE)
10.2013 - 03.2014
Astt. Manager – Strategic Sourcing
Sun Electronics HK Ltd
01.2008 - 09.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management -
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Computer Science -
Institute of Technology & Science
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) in Computer Science -
V.B.S Purvanchal University
- Computer hardware & Networking from STG
Similar Profiles
MOHD IKHLAQ RASUL KHANMOHD IKHLAQ RASUL KHAN
Officer – Legal Compliances at CAMPUS ACTIVEWEAR LIMITED (CAMPUS SHOES)Officer – Legal Compliances at CAMPUS ACTIVEWEAR LIMITED (CAMPUS SHOES)
UPLAKSH TEWARYUPLAKSH TEWARY
Country Head - D2C (Online & Offline) & Exports at Campus Activewear Ltd.Country Head - D2C (Online & Offline) & Exports at Campus Activewear Ltd.
Aman BhardwajAman Bhardwaj
Deputy Manager - Marketing at Campus Activewear Ltd.Deputy Manager - Marketing at Campus Activewear Ltd.