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Ganesh Kannan M

Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Experienced Procurement Manager with over 25+ years of expertise in leading global procurement operations for goods & services. Skilled in negotiating contracts resulting in significant cost savings & implementing innovative procurement strategies. Proficient in managing vendor relationships, streamlining processes, & ensuring compliance with regulations am enthusiastic about leveraging my experience to drive efficiency & cost-effectiveness in procurement operations, while fostering strong partnerships with suppliers.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager – Commercial

SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
09.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: A leading ICT specializing in ISP services in Telecom & Data Centre
  • Procurement Head - Networking, Cyber Security & Corporate Procurement & Imports
  • Create & implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies, processes & procedures to aid & improve business performance
  • Boost cost savings by analyzing market trends & technologies that promote
  • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business & take action to mitigate risks & develop opportunities
  • Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines, & any associated documents, & conduct periodic reviews
  • Identify innovative procurement processes
  • Responsible for managing relationships & negotiating with key suppliers at a senior, strategic level
  • Optimization of business operations, processes, & systems to enhance efficiency & productivity
  • Work closely with the Engineering team to source new & alternative vendors
  • Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change, & potential effects on supply
  • Set team objectives & monitor ongoing progress & performance
  • Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible
  • Identify global vendors to avail FTA benefits with imports compliance & cost efficiency
  • Cultivated partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company reputation & facilitating knowledge exchange
  • Coordinated with IT & Engineering departments to implement cutting-edge technology solutions, improving operational efficiency & data security
  • Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring product & service standards exceeded industry benchmarks
  • A leading ICT specializing in ISP services in Telecom & Data Centre

Team Leader – Operations Support

INGRAM MICRO INDIA LIMITED
06.2004 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: A leading distributor of information technology products & services
  • Led national operations & supply chain management for OEM/IMSAT/Large Format Retail accounts
  • Automating the E-License project enhances overall financial stability & operational efficiency for businesses
  • Provided pre-planning & post-order fulfillment support for OEM, IMSAT, & Large Format Retail accounts
  • Implemented SOPs & WIS for the SAARC Operations team to streamline operations
  • Planned, developed, & executed customer-specific plans
  • Managed freight control to optimize logistics operations & increase revenue
  • Supply chain management
  • Responsible for IMSAT/LFR order fulfillments
  • Oversaw warehouse operations & conducted inventory audits
  • Monitored operational revenue & compiled reports for the Asia-Pacific top management team to facilitate data-driven decision making
  • Negotiated & finalists contract agreement with vendor
  • Monitor space utilization & technology implementation in the warehouse
  • Flexibility & scalability in warehouse design & future expansion
  • Resolved complex customer enquiries, disputes & complaints
  • Uphold strict compliance with industry regulations & company policies, minimizing risk
  • A leading distributor of information technology products & services

Warehouse Executive

TVS & SONS LIMITED - HOSUR
11.2001 - 06.2004
  • Company Overview: A well-known entity in the automotive & engineering sectors
  • Worked as Team Lead - Receipts - ALPWH & TVS Motor - Hosur
  • Implemented a recycling programme for packaging materials to support environmental sustainability efforts
  • Conducted yearly inventory audits, identifying variances & implementing corrective actions
  • Processed incoming shipments, verified goods against purchase orders, & recorded discrepancies
  • A well-known entity in the automotive & engineering sectors

Programmer Trainee

SUNSHINE SOFTECH LIMITED
01.2000 - 09.2001
  • Company Overview: An IT solutions provider offering enterprise software solutions
  • Worked as Programmer Trainee in AS400


EDP Executive

CONSORTIUM FINANCE & LEASING LIMITED
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Company Overview: A financial services company specializing in leasing & financing
  • Worked as an EDP Executive

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost Analysis Optimization
  • Supplier Liaison
  • Project Management
  • Inventory management
  • Process Management
  • Cost Optimization
  • Strong Negotiation
  • Imports Management
  • Cross Function Collaboration
  • Scrap & E-Waste Management

Education Credentials

  • MBA in Supply Chain Management, Madurai Kamaraj University ,Apr-2011.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application, Madurai Kamaraj University Aug-1994
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Madurai Kamaraj University, Apr-1993

Philosophy

  • Live with Purpose.
  • Live Authenticity.
  • Accept what you can't control.

Strength

  • Cost Optimization: Profitability & Efficiency
  • Strong Negotiation: To secure favorable terms & pricing agreements with suppliers
  • Imports Management: Proficient in navigating regulations, tariff classifications, managing customs duties.
  • Contract Management: Building strategic, ensuring stability & financial health.
  • Cross Function Collaboration: To, ensuring that procurement strategies are in line with company objectives.
  • Scrap & E-Waste Management with CPCB & respective SPCB regulations. & fulfill EPR Obligations.
  • Imports: Proficient in navigating in tariff calculations & customs duties.

Timeline

Sr. Manager – Commercial

SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
09.2012 - Current

Team Leader – Operations Support

INGRAM MICRO INDIA LIMITED
06.2004 - 09.2012

Warehouse Executive

TVS & SONS LIMITED - HOSUR
11.2001 - 06.2004

Programmer Trainee

SUNSHINE SOFTECH LIMITED
01.2000 - 09.2001

EDP Executive

CONSORTIUM FINANCE & LEASING LIMITED
01.1995 - 12.1999

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