KARTHIK ANKISETTY
Procurement & Supply Chain Professional
Tirupati
Summary
Results-oriented Procurement Specialist with over 10 years of experience in Manufacturing and Public Administration sectors. Expertise in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Inventory Control, complemented by a current role as a Panchayat Development Officer, exercising statutory financial and administrative authority as a Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO) and Estate Officer. Proven success in managing public assets, enforcing regulatory compliance (RTI), and optimizing large-scale budgets. Eager to leverage strong negotiation skills and supply chain expertise in a challenging Procurement role within the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates), Singapore and Canada.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
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1
Language
Work History
Panchayat Development Officer (Administrative & Operations Lead)
GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH (Panchayat Raj Dept)
10.2019 - Current
- Transformed a public service role into a strategic operations function, managing resources and development for a population of 7,500 to 10,000.
- Financial Authority (DDO & Finance Manager): Served as the statutory Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), leveraging the SAP-based Comprehensive Financial Management System (CFMS) to authorize centralized vendor payments, manage budget codes, and execute digital payroll for the Secretariat.
- Regulatory Compliance (PIO): Designated as the Public Information Officer (PIO), enforced the Right to Information (RTI) Act, ensuring 100% statutory transparency in administrative and financial disclosures.
- Asset & Estate Management: Functioned as the Estate Officer, directing the lifecycle management of government real estate and office infrastructure, ensuring zero shrinkage, and protection of government properties.
- Revenue and Commercial Licensing: Acting as the Tax Assessment and Licensing Authority, managed commercial permitting, enforced regulatory compliance for local businesses, and optimized tax and non-tax revenue collection.
- Project Implementation: Served as the Implementing Officer for developmental works, coordinating with engineering assistants to execute infrastructure projects and government schemes, like Jalayagnam and Employment Guarantee.
- Strategic Advisory: Acted as the Principal Advisor to the Gram Panchayat, guiding the elected body on policy implementation, budget estimation, and integrated development planning.
- Procurement & Operations: Oversaw the procurement of office supplies and operational requirements for the Village Secretariat, ensuring timely resource availability, and maintaining stock records.
Assistant Manager - Purchase
SENTINI BIO PRODUCTS PVT LTD
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed end-to-end procurement operations for a bio-products manufacturing unit, focusing on cost reduction and supply continuity.
- Strategic Sourcing: Conducted market research to identify potential vendors, analyzing comparative offers to ensure optimal pricing and quality.
- Cost Reduction: Negotiated contract terms and pricing agreements with key suppliers, achieving significant annual cost savings.
- Inventory Optimization: Implemented ABC Analysis to classify inventory, prioritizing high-value materials, and preventing stock-outs or overstocking.
- Vendor Development: Expanded the supplier network by developing alternative, local sources for imported materials, reducing lead times.
- Operations Management: Collaborated with warehouse staff to align procurement schedules with production targets.
Purchase Officer
SENTINI BIO PRODUCTS PVT LTD
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Tracked orders and shipments to inform warehouse manager of incoming loads.
- Negotiated pricing structures, delivery schedules and other contract parameters.
Purchase Executive
SEGNO CERAMICS (P) LTD
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Order Management: Processed purchase orders (POs) and tracked shipments to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials.
- Documentation: Maintained meticulous records of invoices, delivery challans, and vendor contracts for internal audits.
- Payment Coordination: Liaised with the finance department to ensure timely vendor payments, and maintain healthy supplier relationships.
- Quality Assurance: Assisted in the assessment of purchased products to ensure they met the company's quality standards.
Assistant - Purchase
SEGNO CERAMICS (P) LTD
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining purchasing processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Education
B.Sc. - Computers
S.V. University
Tirupati, AP01.2012
Intermediate - MPC
Board of Intermediate Education
AP01.2009
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Inventory Control (ABC Analysis), Financial Authority (DDO), Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Budgeting, Tally ERP, and Stakeholder Relations
Certification
Planning to pursue CIPS (Level 4) to align with international procurement standards.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi.
Timeline
Panchayat Development Officer (Administrative & Operations Lead)
GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH (Panchayat Raj Dept)
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager - Purchase
SENTINI BIO PRODUCTS PVT LTD
06.2018 - 10.2019
Purchase Officer
SENTINI BIO PRODUCTS PVT LTD
03.2017 - 06.2018
Purchase Executive
SEGNO CERAMICS (P) LTD
12.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant - Purchase
SEGNO CERAMICS (P) LTD
01.2013 - 12.2015
Intermediate - MPC
Board of Intermediate Education
B.Sc. - Computers
S.V. University