Iliyasahammad Mulla
Pune
Summary
Dynamic buyer with expertise in competitive analysis and procurement strategies. Strength in developing robust supplier relationships and executing continuous improvement initiatives to drive cost reductions and enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCUREMENT BUYER
TATA MOTORS LTD
Pune
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Payroll – Catalyst CSPL.
- Planning and scheduling of proprietary vendors, fabrication, wire harness, rubber, and gasket parts suppliers based in the West region.
- Proactive scheduling for the local supplier planning, especially those who are import traders and importing raw materials for us with higher lead times.
- Ensured timely delivery of purchased items by working closely with vendors and internal departments.
- Participated in periodic meetings with vendors concerning product availability, delivery timeframes, quality issues.
- Developing TGP branding at the vendor's end to minimize time, as well as manpower costs at the warehouse.
- Including purchase activities such as getting child parts quotations, settling packaging and transportation, and amending POs for RM rate variation quarterly, etc.
- Execute continuous improvement activities through the implementation of best practices, like KAIZEN and Milk Run Projects.
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies.
- Implemented procurement best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to develop specifications for equipment, materials, or services to be purchased.
- Monitored vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Performed market research to identify potential suppliers that meet organizational requirements.
- Developed relationships with vendors to maximize pricing, delivery, and quality of products.
- Identified cost savings opportunities through process improvements or supplier changes.
- Managed inventory levels through ordering, tracking, and expediting shipments as necessary.
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
TATA MOTORS LTD
Pune
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Payroll at MRC Logistics.
- Planning and scheduling of proprietary vendors, fabrication, wire harness, sheet metal, load body, and FBV parts suppliers based in the West region.
- Managed procurement processes for vehicle components and materials.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement operations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing practices.
- Monitored supplier performance, conducted quality assurance reviews, and ensured timely delivery of products.
- Prepared purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential cost savings opportunities.
- Developed strategies for procuring goods and services in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Reviewed historical data to anticipate future procurement needs.
- Participated in vendor selection processes including evaluating proposals, conducting interviews, and completing reference checks.
- Assisted in developing specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Negotiated contract terms to secure favorable agreements with vendors.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings goals.
Store Manager
TATA MOTORS LTD
Pune
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: (Payroll – Seabird Logistics)
- Leading warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Supervised a team of 60 to 70 employees and five different stores.
- Supervise consistently, mentor, guide, and coach my team, resolve issues, and conduct annual reviews.
- Supervised daily store operations and maintained inventory levels effectively.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and product knowledge.
- Managed team schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and theft risk.
- Collaborated with management on inventory ordering and stock replenishment processes.
- Supervised work of cashiers, training new team members and monitoring performance.
- Maintained updated records on product deliveries, returns, damages.
- Tracked store inventories and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Maintained clean and organized facility to prevent accidents, damages and lost items.
Supply Chain Executive
Tata Motors Ltd.
Pune
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Leveraged planning knowledge to drive supply chain activities through the creation, modification, and implementation of production plans.
- Managed over 300 sheet metal and casting parts, and more than 30 models of vehicle frames.
- Increased supply efficiency by 30% of IB models through the de-bottlenecking of critical parts.
- Planning supply chain schedules in advance in preparation for ram-pup production.
- Managed procurement processes for automotive components and materials.
- Analyzed supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability standards.
- Developed inventory management practices to optimize stock levels.
- Coordinated logistics and transportation for timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives in purchasing operations across departments.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers to enhance communication and efficiency.
- Performed detailed analysis of purchasing data to uncover cost saving opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure the availability of quality materials at competitive prices.
Trainee Engineer
Bharat Electronics Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Floating RFQ to vendors and getting quotations.
- Selection of vendors based on quoted price, delivery time, and warranty.
- Negotiation with the supplier on price, quality, and delivery.
- Processing purchase requisitions, and preparing and issuing purchase orders related to major requirements of fabrication suppliers.
- Controlling the overall activities in Purchasing according to the plan, and executing the order in the required time.
- Resolve procurement-related issues to ensure zero production loss.
- Effective coordination with all the departments, such as Production, Planning, Mechanical Assembly, Quality Inspection, Testing, and Sales, for effective project running.
- Coordinating with the supplier until the complete P2P process is finished.
Education
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering -
Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering
Mumbai, India07.2025
High School Diploma -
Raybag Polytechnic
Raibag, Karnataka06.2015
Skills
- SAP (MM module)
- MS Office
- Negotiation skills
- Competitive analysis
- Strategic partnerships
- Operations analysis
- Procurement strategies
- Cost reduction
- Inventory control
- Partnership accounting
- Supply chain management
- Presentation
- Multi-tasking strength
- Procurement planning
- Continuous process improvements
- Vendor coordination
Accomplishments
- Appreciation certificate from the Plant Head for playing a major role in developing and dispatching 3,180 Storm GS800 vehicles to the Indian Army
- Inventory was controlled and achieved zero obsolescence in BS4 to BS6 migration
- De-risked the production through the development of an alternate source
- Salvaged non-moving, obsolete material in the plant through alternate consumption, SPD, inter-plant movement
- Developed TGP packaging and branding at the vendor end to minimize time, as well as manpower costs at the warehouse
Languages
- English, Upper intermediate (B2)
- Hindi, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
- Marathi, Advanced (C1)
- Urdu, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/11/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
- Playing cricket
- Reading books
- Listening to music
- Playing with Children's
Timeline
PROCUREMENT BUYER
TATA MOTORS LTD
01.2025 - Current
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
TATA MOTORS LTD
05.2023 - 12.2024
Store Manager
TATA MOTORS LTD
04.2021 - 04.2023
Supply Chain Executive
Tata Motors Ltd.
01.2017 - 03.2021
Trainee Engineer
Bharat Electronics Ltd
08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering -
Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering
High School Diploma -
Raybag Polytechnic
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