Chandan Kumar Panda
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager proficient in managing Team, Purchase and Supply Chain areas. Adept at updating and working with executive leadership. Brining superior skills in planning, negotiation and complex problem-solving gained over last decade of Procurement experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, F&B Purchase Lead
The Oberoi Group
New Delhi
03.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Developed strategies for cost reductions, improved inventory control and increased efficiency.
- Conducted supplier evaluation to ensure best quality products at competitive prices.
- Reviewed requisitions for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established policies.
- Coordinated communication between departments regarding product availability, delivery dates and related issues.
- Reviewed existing contracts on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Created reports on purchasing activity including spend analysis, supplier performance metrics, inventory levels.
Manager, F&B Purchase Lead - South India
Compass Group
Bengaluru
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and evaluated supplier contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Developed strategies for cost reduction and improved quality of purchased goods or services.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
- Conducted regular price comparisons between vendors in order to secure best deals.
- Communicated regularly with internal stakeholders regarding supply needs and availability status updates.
Assistant Manager, Purchase
Coffee Day Group
Bengaluru
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted the Manager in developing and executing purchasing strategies to attain cost savings goals.
- Monitored purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate prices, terms and conditions for purchases.
- Identified potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability and service requirements.
- Evaluated supplier performance against established criteria and recommended changes as needed.
- Developed methods for tracking inventory levels and conducting periodic physical counts of stock.
- Analyzed market trends to determine optimal pricing levels for products or services purchased.
Supply Chain Management Executive
Hilti Group
Bengaluru
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve supply chain operations, resulting in a 15% reduction in costs.
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered supplies as needed to ensure product availability for customers.
- Conducted audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
Procurement Officer
Pankaj Electronics
New Delhi
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Negotiated pricing, delivery terms, payment terms and other contractual agreements with suppliers.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries of goods and services in accordance with quality standards.
- Developed relationships with key vendors to facilitate efficient communication and collaboration for procurement activities.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices, contracts and related documents.
- Coordinated the preparation of bid packages, requests for proposals and quotations from suppliers.
- Evaluated vendor quotes against established criteria such as price, quality level, delivery timescales and service levels.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock requirements and ordering materials as necessary.
Purchase Executive
NXG Electronics
Pune
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
- Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
Education
MBA - Retail And Purchase
AIMS Institute of Management Studies
Pune04-2012
MBA - Retail And Purchase
Punjab Technical University
Pune04-2012
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences
Berhampur University
Berhampur03-2010
Skills
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Eye for detail
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier evaluation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Budget Planning
- Teamwork orientation
- Pricing Structures
- Contract Negotiation
- Price Negotiations
- Quality Specifications Adherence
- Coaching
- Team Supervision
- Complaint resolution
- Mentoring
- Problem-Solving
Languages
Odia
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Manager, F&B Purchase Lead
The Oberoi Group
03.2024 - Current
Manager, F&B Purchase Lead - South India
Compass Group
01.2020 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager, Purchase
Coffee Day Group
02.2018 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Management Executive
Hilti Group
08.2014 - 01.2018
Procurement Officer
Pankaj Electronics
03.2014 - 08.2014
Purchase Executive
NXG Electronics
01.2012 - 01.2014
MBA - Retail And Purchase
AIMS Institute of Management Studies
MBA - Retail And Purchase
Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences
Berhampur University
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