K Raghavendra
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned Procurement Engineer specializing in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation. Demonstrated success in implementing cost-reduction strategies and streamlining procurement processes. Awarded 'Best Employee of the Year - 2024' for exceptional performance and dedication to driving organizational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive
Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
04.2026 - Current
- Manage procurement activities for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) requirements across solar and wind projects.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs), and track order execution through ERP.
- Evaluate vendor quotations, compare pricing, and assist in vendor selection while ensuring quality and cost optimization.
- Maintain procurement records, documentation, and compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Prepare procurement reports, MIS, and spend analysis to support management decision-making.
Buyer & Planning Engineer
Amphenol FCI INDIA Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Managing strategic procurement and supply chain operations for high-precision interconnect solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of electrical components.
- Utilizing ERP systems to maintain procurement data integrity and streamline vendor communication.
- Coordinated purchase orders with suppliers to maintain inventory levels and timelines.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
Purchase Planning Engineer
Ray-Q Interconnection Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving annual procurement savings of approximately 15%.
- Negotiated favorable supplier contracts, leading to cost reductions of approximately 12%.
- Conducted ERP-driven procurement operations, reducing inventory holding costs by around 20%.
- Supported purchase efforts and negotiated best payment terms and contract conditions to maintain high level of integrity.
- Improved supply chain reliability through proactive market analysis and risk management.
- Participated in status reviews, audits, and purchase meetings to resolve proposal issues and implement process improvements.
- Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
- Maintained and followed up with qualified vendors and suppliers about open purchase orders and prospective orders.
- Negotiated lead-time, cost and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
CMR Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India01-2023
Skills
- Procurement Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Negotiation & Management
- SAP MM & ERP Implementation
- Cost Reduction and Budget Management
- Inventory & Demand Forecasting
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Advanced Excel
- Cost reduction strategies
- Demand forecasting
- Global sourcing
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Cost analysis
Certification
- SAP MM Certification
- Procurement Management Certification
- Office Master Certification - Excel with AI
- Six Sigma White Belt
Languages
- English
- Kannada
- Telugu
- Hindi
Timeline
Senior Executive
Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd.
04.2026 - Current
Buyer & Planning Engineer
Amphenol FCI INDIA Pvt Ltd
10.2025 - 03.2026
Purchase Planning Engineer
Ray-Q Interconnection Technologies India Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
CMR Institute of Technology