Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Deepan Palani

Senior Buyer In Materials Management Department
Vellore

Summary

  • Passionate to be a part of the organization which offers a challenging and a growth oriented work environment and helps me to put my skills and abilities to its maximum use and seeking a challenging environment that encourages a continuous learning and exposure to new field that simulates professional and personal growth.
  • Experienced Senior Buyer with over 10+ years of experience in Power Sector/Yellow Goods/Railways/Ship building Industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Technical Buyer

Peiner Smag Machinery India Private
vellore
10.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for procurement of Direct-raw materials (Import/domestic), Indirect-
  • Consumables, Subcontracting & Capex items.
  • Reviewing requisitions and identifying the sources for the supply of materials
  • Rate negotiation and Identification of the potential suppliers by reverse purchasing method
  • Maintaining Buffer Stock
  • Maintaining proper documentations like approval notes, comparative statement, negotiation, PO/AMC/ARC/WO & GRN
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory of raw material
  • Daily production requirements follow-up will be monitored
  • Follow-up with supplier for shipment on time delivery based on the schedules
  • Part of new product development activities (NPD)
  • Part of revamping-SAP structure implementation
  • Providing MIS report to Management about transactions made against each category
  • Work with the suppliers to resolve invoice, damaged/returned goods and shipment date issues
  • Product Base study to be conducted before every purchase.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
  • Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
  • Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Buyer

Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd
vellore
03.2013 - 10.2017
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Documented purchasing information in SAP/ERP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
  • Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Represented company at national and regional trade shows.

GAT

BHEL
vellore
12.2011 - 01.2013
  • Reviewing Purchase requisitions
  • Generating Enquiry through Limited / Single/ Double part tender
  • Conducting Price Bid analysis & Negotiation
  • Generating PO Proposal & after approval PO Generation
  • Material Followup & logistics co-ordination
  • Handled 15- 50kgs of Castings & forgings independently

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Arunai Engineering College, Anna University
Thiruvannamalai
03.2007 - 06.2011

HSC - Maths & Biology

S.R.K.M.Hr.Sec.School
Arcot
01.2006 - 03.2007

S.S.L.C - Maths

S.R.K.M.Hr.Sec.School
Arcot
01.2004 - 03.2005

Skills

Good analyzing ability

Windows Xp, Vista, 7, windows 10Well conversant with use of SAP MM, ERP, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point

Vendor negotiation

Competitor analysis

Trend assessment

MS Office

Teambuilding

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Maintenance and Repair

Accomplishments

  • Implementing Package wise material procurement to meet organization demand which will make effective inventory control.
  • Localization of import products
  • Inventory level reduced 6000MT to 4500MT
  • Underwent Internal Auditor Training (ISO9001: 2007)
  • Underwent SAP training in various modules conducted by Arcelor Mittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd & ERP training in various modules conducted by Peiner Smag Industries
  • Underwent 5S Training program conducted by Arcelor Mittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd

Certification

MS OFFICE

Interests

Internet Surfing

Watching Movies

Playing PC Games

Timeline

Higher Typewritting

03-2022

Senior Technical Buyer

Peiner Smag Machinery India Private
10.2017 - Current

Buyer

Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 10.2017

Certified Safety Personal, Arcelormittal Dhamm Processing P ltd., - [1Year]

03-2013

GAT

BHEL
12.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Arunai Engineering College, Anna University
03.2007 - 06.2011

MS OFFICE

03-2007

HSC - Maths & Biology

S.R.K.M.Hr.Sec.School
01.2006 - 03.2007

S.S.L.C - Maths

S.R.K.M.Hr.Sec.School
01.2004 - 03.2005
Deepan PalaniSenior Buyer In Materials Management Department