KRISHNA CHAITANYA K
Summary
Procurement specialist with expertise across multiple sectors. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, vendor development, techno-commercial evaluation, and spend analytics. Skilled in achieving significant cost savings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building resilient supply chains. Currently pursuing Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) certification from IPSCMI USA.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Analyst - Procurement
Carrier Technologies
Hyderabad
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted in enterprise-wide spend analytics to help identify cost-saving opportunities across various categories and business units, which added up to savings of 3%.
- Optimised payment terms with top 20 vendors, improving operating cash flow by 20%.
- Supported the end-to-end procurement strategy for compressors across multiple product lines.
- Supported identification of maverick spend and compliance gaps; aided in driving corrective actions and process improvements.
- Contributed to supplier spend consolidation to enhance negotiation leverage and simplify the vendor base.
- Helped facilitate strategic sourcing and contract renegotiation to optimise procurement processes and improve supplier relationships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to assist in optimising sourcing strategies through data-driven insights.
- Documented process flows and created user manuals to support effective change management.
- Worked with suppliers to negotiate contracts that achieved cost savings while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
- Coordinated with suppliers and customers to manage timely and accurate order shipments.
- Partnered with finance for budgeting, spend analysis, and procurement savings reporting.
- Tracked commodity market trends for copper, and aluminium using LME indices and supplier intelligence to inform sourcing strategy.
Analyst - Procurement
PrimEra Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Led the item master management lifecycle, including conversions, cleansing, and audit reporting, resulting in improved procurement workflows and reduced transaction costs.
- Orchestrated a multi-category spend management strategy across 49 facilities, achieving a 2.4% reduction in total annual expenditure through vendor consolidation and process optimisation.
- Took ownership of EDI/Non-EDI exception resolution, partnering with buyers and vendors to align pricing strategies and maintain contract compliance, achieving less than 1% pricing errors.
- Order Execution: Work diligently on daily orders, ensuring timely execution, and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders as required for seamless operations.
- Oversaw GPO contract administration for tier optimisation and compliance, driving contract conversions, and ensuring consistent pricing across facilities.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyses operational data.
Procurement & Tender Executive
Integrity Engineering and Constructions
Visakhapatnam
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Handled procurement for civil infrastructure and PEB projects based on BOQs, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Prepared Material Requirement Plans (MRP) in coordination with project and planning teams.
- Sourced and evaluated vendors for renewable energy materials: modules, PEB, and MEP items.
- Tracked PO execution, manufacturing status, dispatch, and coordinated logistics for on-site delivery.
- Ensured adherence to IS standards, managed supplier performance evaluations, and dispute resolution.
Procurement Manager
Dolphin Diving Services (DDS)
Visakhapatnam
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Managed procurement of materials including pipelines, valves, fittings, and safety equipment.
- Oversaw sourcing of mechanical safety equipment, fabrication equipment, PPE, and industrial safety materials.
- Developed and maintained vendor relationships for specialised offshore and subsea project requirements.
- Finalised Purchase Orders and Work Orders in line with company policies and cost optimisation targets.
- Coordinated with logistics, insurance, and transportation teams to ensure timely site deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, GITAM
Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshSkills
- Strategic sourcing and procurement
- Spend analysis and management
- Vendor negotiation and evaluation
- Cost analysis and reduction
- Capital and operational expenditure management
- Supply chain optimization
- Risk management strategies
- Quality assurance and control
- Sustainable procurement practices
- Master data management systems
- E-procurement tools and technologies
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Reporting and analytics
Certification
Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), IPSCMI, USA, In Progress - Excepted 2026
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Languages
6,C2,5,C1,6,C2
Materails Handled
- Module mounting structures
- Earthing & lightning protection materials, civil & MEP materials for residential/commercial projects
- Mechanical safety & fabrication equipment, PPE & industrial safety consumables
- Oil & Gas: pipelines, valves, fittings, penstock materials, safety & fabrication tools
- BOS materials for renewable energy; electromechanical accessories
Timeline
Sr. Analyst - Procurement
Carrier Technologies
01.2025 - 05.2026
Analyst - Procurement
PrimEra Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 01.2025
Procurement & Tender Executive
Integrity Engineering and Constructions
06.2017 - 04.2022
Procurement Manager
Dolphin Diving Services (DDS)
10.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, GITAM