Kishore Kumar
Procurement Specialist
Chennai
Summary
Hardworking Procurement professional with 7+ years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in SAP.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Process Data Engineer: RTP Process
SHELL BUSINESS OPERATION
02.2020 - Current
- Led Requisition to Pay process, overseeing procurement activities like purchase requisitions, and purchase orders
- Supported Canada as Stakeholder for Requisition to Pay process by creating Purchase Requisition (PR) as per planner requirement for all Projects that includes maintenance and Turnarounds
- Ensure Material & service requisitions (using WBS/Network & Work order) are processed at correct time With Document compliance
- Sourcing materials from SAP ARIBA catalog with specific material part number and through source generics
- Standardization of catalog usage and spend control while streamlining ordering process, in which we improved from 30% to 55% of catalog usage
- Implemented Digitalizing Requisition Form using Share Point, which increased First Time Right(FTR) data from 81% to above 96%
- Therefore, we minimize incidence of delayed deliveries of PR
- Additionally, I have developed comprehensive quality checklist for PR creation process to minimize risks such as missing items, incorrect prices, incorrect delivery date, etc.
- Prepared regular reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement metrics using Power BI Dashboard
- Participated in cross-functional teams to gain knowledge in Cost Engineering and planning.
Analyst: Procurement Specialist
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Create Purchase requisition (PR) based on requirement of material and converted Purchase requisitions (PR) to Purchase Orders (PO)
- Managed closure of open purchase orders by coordinating with suppliers, confirming successful order fulfilment, and updating relevant documentation
- Monitored delivery status, resolved any outstanding issues, and ensured timely completion of open orders
- Supported AP team for invoice reconciliation and logistics team for delivery of parts clarification.
Customer Care Executive
ALLSEC TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service: Provided top-notch customer support, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction within fast-paced environment
- Expertise in Samsung products and services: Developed in-depth knowledge of Samsung's product line, technical specifications, and features, enabling effective troubleshooting and accurate information sharing with customers
- Maintained high performance standards: Consistently met or exceeded performance targets, including response times, call handling efficiency, and customer satisfaction ratings, while documenting interactions in system for accurate record-keeping.
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Achieved above 96% First Time Right(FTR) data by introducing Requisition Form using Share Point for Requesting PR.
- Achieved from 30% to 55% by standardization of catalog usage with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented quality checklist for the PR creation process which led to increase in End to End KPI to 92%.
Education
B.E Electronic Engineering -
Sri Muthu Kumaran Institute of Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 06.2012 - 05.2015
Diploma ECE -
Sri Sairam Polytechnic College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 06.2008 - 05.2012
Timeline
Process Data Engineer: RTP Process
SHELL BUSINESS OPERATION
02.2020 - Current
Analyst: Procurement Specialist
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2018 - 01.2020
Customer Care Executive
ALLSEC TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
02.2016 - 01.2018
B.E Electronic Engineering -
Sri Muthu Kumaran Institute of Technology
06.2012 - 05.2015
Diploma ECE -
Sri Sairam Polytechnic College
06.2008 - 05.2012
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