Kavana C S
Summary
Seasoned Supply Chain and IT Procurement Executive with 8+ years of expertise in procurement operations, vendor management, spend analysis, freight cost management, and ERP systems. Demonstrates proficiency in supporting global operations, enhancing processes, and ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Procurement Buyer
Koch Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Directed acquisition of IT hardware, software, and services, optimizing operations.
- Evaluated vendors based on cost, quality, and delivery schedules.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and compliance.
- Managed IT resource inventory to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with IT and finance teams to forecast procurement needs and budgets.
- Monitored procurement activities for timely delivery and cost efficiency.
- Maintained awareness of market trends, new technologies, and supplier capabilities.
- Ensured compliance of procurement processes with company policies and regulations.
Procurement Specialist
Koch Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Contributed to Central Buying team for Georgia Pacific Business.
- Collaborated with internal partners to define objectives and articulate supplier requirements.
- Coordinated requisition processes, issuing purchase orders, contracts, and essential purchasing documents.
- Responded to queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity.
- Interfaced with requestors to comprehend procurement needs and align with business objectives.
- Managed overdue purchase order confirmations by following up with suppliers.
- Reported deviations in delivery dates, quantities, and pricing to management.
- Investigated procurement issues, utilizing available data to implement effective resolutions.
Freight Cost Management
HP Inc.
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Monitored and analyzed spend value for HP Business within Spend Data Management team.
- Led classification of suppliers based on HP Strategy to enhance negotiation strategies.
- Conducted data quality audits on inventory reports, achieving high accuracy levels.
- Managed supplier queries and delivered monthly performance reviews to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with Logistics and Partners to resolve invoices in Cost Allocation Bucket.
- Educated LSPs on invoice submission processes, minimizing denials and resolving queries promptly.
- Oversaw calls with Logistics and Partners to provide accurate invoice status updates.
- Managed 30 LSPs, achieving 100% accuracy with zero delays or escalations.
Sales Analyst
NetApp
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Validated purchase order information and processed transactions efficiently.
- Resolved high volumes of queries and transactions for partners and customers.
- Provided timely updates on order and delivery issues to partners and customers.
- Managed cancellation processes for partners and customers, ensuring smooth operations.
- Answered email inquiries in ServiceNow and handled helpdesk phone support as needed.
- Guided internal customers and partners in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Conducted quality checks on orders, significantly enhancing company revenue.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, contributing to high satisfaction levels.
Education
MCA -
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumkur01.2015
Skills
- Coupa
- Ariba
- SAP S/4 HANA
- SQL and Oracle applications
- MP2 tool
- MS Excel and MS Word
- Good understanding ability
- Adaptation to any kind of environment
- Quick learner
- Excellent team player
- Leadership skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Assisting new hires
- Ability to analyze market trends
- Vendor performance analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Continuous process improvements
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Sincerity
- Flexibility
Accomplishments
• Won the 'Best Student Award' for all three academic years in BCA during 2009-2012.
• Participated in the 'Intra-department event - Best Mini Project' and won the First Prize held in Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur.
• Co-Ordinator for various events conducted in College and School.
• Drove team engagement programs for Global Procurement teams, fostering collaboration across organizational levels at Koch and HP.
• Participated in the 'Intra-department event - Best Mini Project' and won the First Prize held in Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur.
• Co-Ordinator for various events conducted in College and School.
• Drove team engagement programs for Global Procurement teams, fostering collaboration across organizational levels at Koch and HP.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the particulars mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
IT Procurement Buyer
Koch Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Koch Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Freight Cost Management
HP Inc.
08.2018 - 04.2023
Sales Analyst
NetApp
01.2017 - 06.2018
MCA -
Siddaganga Institute of Technology