Harishkumar N
Senior Buyer
Chennai,TN
Summary
Senior Buyer with 11+ years experience managing global indirect procurement across IT, facilities, logistics, professional services, and MRO categories. Delivers RFQs, bid evaluations, PO issuance, supplier negotiations, and spend analysis across 75+ suppliers and a $10–12M annual spend, while driving 12–18% cost savings and stronger supplier performance. Builds efficient procurement processes through automation, compliance controls, and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
International Flavours and Fragrance India Private limited
06.2018 - 03.2026
- Processed 95% of purchase requisitions through workflow reviews each week, keeping buying activities moving on schedule.
- Managed $1 in monthly procurement spend across assigned categories, supporting cost control and purchase planning.
- Developed sourcing plans for recurring purchases, aligning supplier selection with business requirements and delivery timelines.
- Negotiated commercial terms with suppliers to support better pricing, service levels, and contract clarity.
- Reviewed supplier performance and escalated recurring issues to maintain reliable delivery and compliance.
- Coordinated cross-functional inputs to resolve purchasing requirements and keep orders aligned with production needs.
- Delivered 12–18% cost savings year-on-year by building category strategies and sourcing models aligned to policy and sustainability goals.
- Standardized procurement workflows through automation and digital tools, improving efficiency by 25% and reducing cycle times across regions.
- Analyzed spend, supplier benchmarks, and market intelligence to strengthen risk management and improve forecasting accuracy by 20%.
- Collaborated with Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and R&D to align indirect procurement with corporate goals and global compliance requirements.
- Managed a portfolio of 75+ indirect suppliers, negotiated long-term agreements, and lifted supplier performance KPIs by 20%.
Served as a procurement SME in the COE, mentored junior buyers, and led training sessions to embed best practices across the team.
Deputy Officer
L & T Shipbuilding - Piping Division
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed receipt, inspection, and storage of piping materials, fittings, and consumables, handling an average monthly inventory worth ₹8–10 lakh.
- Maintained stock records and supported cycle counts, achieving 95%+ stock accuracy and reducing discrepancies by 15%.
- Coordinated with procurement and production teams to release materials on time, reducing delays by 10% and keeping operations uninterrupted.
- Monitored minimum and maximum levels for valves, gaskets, and pipes, raised requisitions proactively, and maintained 100% material availability.
- Prepared MIS reports on stock movement and consumption trends, improving material planning efficiency by 12% through clearer analysis.
Purchase Executive
NTC Logistics India private Limited
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed monthly spend of approximately ₹10–15 lakh by screening requisitions, raising purchase orders, and coordinating spare-parts deliveries.
- Built supplier relationships, negotiated basic pricing terms, and supported vendor development across the procurement base.
- Tracked annual savings of 5–8% on a procurement budget of ₹1.5–2 crore through pricing negotiation and vendor statement reconciliation.
- Maintained minimum and maximum stock levels for tyres, batteries, and oils, reducing stockouts by 10% and supporting fleet continuity.
- Verified material quality and quantity, supported ISO audit preparation, and maintained 100% audit compliance across procurement and stores.
- Prepared MIS reports, tracked billing status, and analyzed price variances, improving procurement efficiency and reducing outstanding dues by 10–12%.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur,Tamil Nadu07-2024
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Category strategy development
- Spend analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Market intelligence
- End-to-end procurement
- Capex procurement & vendor development
- Contract negotiation & supplier compliance
- Cost optimization
- ERP procurement & inventory control
- SAP Ariba
- E-sourcing platforms
- Contract lifecycle management
- Supplier scorecards
- Total cost of ownership analysis
- Procurement dashboard reporting
- Purchase requisition workflow
Timeline
Senior Buyer
International Flavours and Fragrance India Private limited
06.2018 - 03.2026
Deputy Officer
L & T Shipbuilding - Piping Division
12.2017 - 05.2018
Purchase Executive
NTC Logistics India private Limited
12.2014 - 12.2017
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
SRM Institute of Science and Technology