HARISH KUMAR NAKKA
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Industrious procurement and sourcing professional offering 8 years of experience in driving increased quality and reduced costs. Proficient in resource allocation and process optimization to increase productivity. Committed to exceptional customer satisfaction through excellent communication and timely problem resolution. Energetic and collaborative with demonstrated success in supporting colleagues in training and development.
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products, and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Assistant Vendor manager
Jumbo tail Wholesale Pvt Ltd
VISAKHAPATNAM,VIJAYAWADA
04.2023 - Current
- Hands-on-experience in identifying improvement areas Like Potential Vendors and Negotiating the best possible Margin Percentages for the Staples category and implementing measures to build relationship with them and minimize the Losses
- Expertise in developing profitable & productive Business from 7 Different Sub -Categories under Staples and building an extensive Vendor base for the Continuous Supply of Articles
- A proactive planner with skills in devising Market Trend and planning strategies with Priority Based Market Launching of Products and geared towards enhancing business, evaluating end-user requirements and solutions for any problems in the process
- Demonstrated excellence in overseeing various functions entailing Process Improvement, determining product positioning, developing exit strategies for unsuccessful products, Product Handling, Operations, Procurement of the articles as per Standards like Diameter Standard weight and Shelf life, New Vendors Generation, Supply chain Planning and management etc.
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives and thorough Market Benchmarking.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Category Manager and Procurement for Fruits and vegetables
Reliance Retail Ltd.
08.2021
- Managed and motivated team of Assistant Buyers, Store Managers, Brand Manager and Cluster managers to achieve sales and margin goals for high profile categories worth 10% of company's sales volume in each Stores
- Coordination With the functional team including Vendor management and made appropriate sourcing, purchasing and allocation decisions for Fruits & Vegetables category
- Monitoring sales numbers daily and planning accordingly to ensure all sales opportunities Review and report sales and margin data on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis Calculating projected sales and planning place of production orders to guarantee timely shipments and coordination with Supply chain Management team for timely Supplies
- Planning of annual Category Business Plans to upper management covering last year results, future plans and market trends Coordinated with team members to guarantee purchase order placement, delivery and allocation to meet forecasts and demands Communicating with Sales managers and Ground sales team by forecasting the data and Discussing the expectations with the team to meet deadlines including the margin making and driving the sales.
Senior Relationship Manager
HDFC Bank Limited
Anakapalli
12.2019
- Expert in developing profitable & productive business relationship and building an extensive client base
- A Innovative planner with skills in devising agricultural based strategies geared towards enhancing business, evaluating end-user requirements and business solutions any problems in the process
- Excellence in overseeing various functions entailing Process Improvement, Customer Handling, Banking & Credit Operations, Loan Processing, Leads Generation, Manpower Management, Business Planning, etc.
Relationship Manager
Axis Bank Limited
Tadepalligudam ,Palakollu & Narsapur
07.2018
- Performing monthly targets and cross selling products like Life insurance and General insurance competitive analysis to determine accurate performance levels
- Promote high-quality sales, supply and customer service processes
- Resolve customer complaints quickly and effectively
- Approach potential customers to establish relationships
- Gain solid knowledge of competitors
- Ensuring the correctness of data with daily MIS and making follow-ups
- Regular follow-ups with external agencies (Legal & Technical) and review the opinions for ensuring insolvent areas
- Managing teammates and playing modest role for getting the desired outcome.
Relationship Executive
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
10.2015
- Marketing good Leads from Assigned Branches like bringing in new farmers and Customers to Bank
- Lead management and Cross selling Bank Products
- Conducting various Banking activities
- Working very closely with Branch Resources where I can build the relationship to do business with them.
Education
MBA - Risk Management
INDIAN INSITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
KOZHIKODE 01.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 07.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Biology
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Visakhapatnam 05.2009 - 03.2011
High School
J M J English Medium School
Anakapalli 03.2008 - 03.2009
Skills
Strategic planning
undefinedPersonal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/02/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in Rural Agricultural Work Experience camp during graduation. Participated in Hud-Hud Climatic Calamity relief camp in Visakhapatnam and involved in greenery restoration of Visakhapatnam.
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that all the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Assistant Vendor manager
Jumbo tail Wholesale Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Category Manager and Procurement for Fruits and vegetables
Reliance Retail Ltd.
08.2021
MBA - Risk Management
INDIAN INSITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Relationship Manager
HDFC Bank Limited
12.2019
Relationship Manager
Axis Bank Limited
07.2018
Relationship Executive
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Annamalai University
07.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Biology
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
05.2009 - 03.2011
High School
J M J English Medium School
03.2008 - 03.2009
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