Karthick Kumar
Chennai
Summary
Expert in orchestrating monthly procurement processes valued at 70 to 90 Crores, enhancing on-time delivery rates and fueling significant sales growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Purchase Manager
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw purchasing operations for Value 50 to 55 crores monthly for Southern Region, Tamilnadu and Kerala.
- Facilitated nationwide steel procurement from primary mills to enhance trade business outcomes.
- Strengthened supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and meeting established targets.
- Developed customer connections that increased steel sales and supported Zetwerk trading initiatives.
Purchase Manager
Shapoorji Pallonji Company Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
01.2014 - 04.2022
- Oversaw purchasing operations of 45 to 50 crores across 28 project sites.
- Managed procurement of construction materials for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bhubaneswar, and Andaman Nicobar.
- Focused on sourcing A-class items and value-added products to meet diverse project needs.
- Secured 6,500 mt of structural steel for Andaman Airport, 4,800 mt for MRF, and 3,400 mt for Forum Kochi Mall within strict deadlines.
- Developed procurement strategies for significant projects involving AAI and ISRO across multiple states.
- Strengthened vendor relationships to facilitate prompt deliveries on major projects.
Sr. Purchase Executive
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd.(CCCL)
Chennai
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Executed procurement for 14 projects in AP and Bhubaneswar, achieving monthly purchase value of 20 crore.
- Managed acquisition of construction materials, including steel, cement, RMC, and aggregate.
- Handled procurement of essential commodities such as sand, tiles, and sanitary ware.
- Oversaw sourcing of plumbing products, construction chemicals, safety products, and hardware.
- Coordinated supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of materials for projects.
Purchase and Accounts Incharge
ND Body Works
Paddapai
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Worked as a Purchase and Accounts In-Charge at N.D. Body Works, Padda
- Key Responsibilities: Handled all types of procurement from RFQ to PO to delivery. Handled complete accounting on a daily basis of bills payable and receivables on Tally 9, bank reconciliation, cash and bank book entries, ledger accounts, and prepared sales invoices with the verification of the job sheet.
Education
P. G. DIPLOMA - MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
Annamalai University
Chennai01.2014
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Correspondence
University of Madras
Chennai01.2010
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College
Chennai01.2008
HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Jai Gopal National Higher Secondary School
Chennai01.2005
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics and supply chain optimization
- Negotiation and procurement
- Production scheduling and inventory control
- Project management
- Analytical thinking and problem resolution
- Strategic planning
- Transportation management
System operations
Microsoft Office Suite
SAP and ERP systems
- Citrix virtualization
- ARIBA procurement platform
- Linux operating system
- Windows operating system
Languages
- English - Writing & Speaking
- Tamil - Writing & Speaking
- Telugu - Speaking
- Hindi - Beginner speaking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/22/86
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Key Competencies And Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Vendor development, depth knowledge of product and coordinating all of the entities involved in a supply chain Management.
- Negotiating price of the product to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency.
- Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
- An ability to handle the pressures arising from having to meet deadlines and targets.
- Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them.
- Possessing creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Extensive experience in the strategic planning and transportation of products.
Timeline
Category Purchase Manager
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Purchase Manager
Shapoorji Pallonji Company Pvt Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2022
Sr. Purchase Executive
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd.(CCCL)
01.2009 - 01.2014
Purchase and Accounts Incharge
ND Body Works
01.2008 - 01.2009
P. G. DIPLOMA - MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
Annamalai University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Correspondence
University of Madras
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts & Science College
HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Jai Gopal National Higher Secondary School
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