Karanjot Singh Walia
Bilaspur
Summary
Experienced purchasing manager with over 10 years in procurement and inventory management, focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency. Proficient in end-to-end material management, including vendor development and order processing, resulting in improved bottom-line performance. Strong analytical skills and expertise in cost benchmarking and procurement metrics. Effective planner and communicator, adept at multitasking and utilizing various purchasing software.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchase Manager
Steel Strips Wheels Limited
Chandigarh
05.2021 - Current
- Managing annual procurement worth approximately INR 100 crore.
- Centralized purchasing processes to prevent excess expenditure.
- Overseeing procurement of store spares, raw materials (steel structures and alloy spare parts), consumables, and CAPEX items.
- Generating MIS reports using SAP data for performance and planning.
- Executing the complete purchase cycle in SAP, including PR, RFQ, comparison, and PO creation.
- Developing new vendors for consumables, logistics, and packaging.
- Leading procurement strategy for cost optimization, digitalization, partner consolidation, de-risking, and best practices implementation.
Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Specialist
Trident Limited
Barnala
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed and managed yearly purchasing plans and vendor contracts.
- Implemented waste-reduction and cost-efficiency initiatives.
- Managed inbound/outbound logistics and material flow documentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving procurement-related product/service issues.
- Coordinated across departments to assess material needs and supply readiness.
- Generated savings of over INR 1.2 crore through targeted procurement improvements.
- Contributed to new product development and sourcing improvements.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Trident Limited
Ludhiana
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared board-level presentations and executive meeting documentation.
- Coordinated schedules, travel, and logistics for senior leadership.
- Organized and facilitated strategic meetings and conferences.
- Drafted correspondence, reports, and memos for internal/external communication.
- Ensured timely updates and documentation for SAP developments in sync with IT and procurement teams.
Education
MBA - Marketing & Finance
Panjab University
Chandigarh05.2016
PG Diploma - Marketing & Business Management
DAV College
Chandigarh05.2014
B.Com - Accounting & Business Management
DAV College
Chandigarh05.2014
Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Procurement strategy
- Vendor development
- Negotiation skills
- Global procurement
- Logistics management
- Supplier evaluation
- Category management
- Trend analysis
- Inventory monitoring
- SAP PP and MM modules
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost optimization
- Inventory control
- Purchase cycle execution
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Performance reporting
- Value engineering
- Procurement process improvement
- Policy improvements
Accomplishments
- Achieved cost savings exceeding INR 2 crore in the last two fiscal years
- Trained and mentored more than five supply chain professionals across pan-India operations
- Introduced and standardized systems for material description standardization, crude supplier rationalization, SAP reporting dashboards, and revenue auctions (in progress)
- Played a pivotal role in strategic vendor negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives for the textile chemical segment
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/20/92
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Punjabi
Preferred Location
Open to relocation
Awards Recognition
- Recognized as a top performer in Supply Chain Management for outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with 20+ team members in launching new dyeing house projects.
Certification
- Carbon footprint lead implementer in accordance with ISO 14064-1: 2018 ISO 1064-2: 2019 ISO 14064-3: 2019 from TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Steel Strips Wheels Limited
05.2021 - Current
Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Specialist
Trident Limited
01.2018 - 05.2021
Executive Assistant to CEO
Trident Limited
07.2015 - 01.2018
MBA - Marketing & Finance
Panjab University
PG Diploma - Marketing & Business Management
DAV College
B.Com - Accounting & Business Management
DAV College
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