MARIA JAGANATHAN G
Procurement
Chennai,TN
Summary
Highly effective quality focused procurement manager offering 8.7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing and supplier management. Proven excellence in team building, negotiating and managing supplier relationships to obtain favorable costs. Expecting for initiative role to drive continuous process improvements and cost optimization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager (Procurement)
Steel Strips Wheels Limited
Oragadam
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed capital expenditure, raw materials procurement, subcontract, logistics and AMC for plant operations
- Cultivated strong relationships with over 100 suppliers, resulting in 30% improvement in delivery and improved responsiveness to urgent requests
- Streamlined procurement processes by 20% through implementation of customized T-codes in SAP software
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by implementing effective negotiation strategy and cost avoidance resulting in 46 lakhs of annual savings
- Worked closely with stores, finance, operations, and logistics teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and improved overall efficiency and effectiveness by 15%
- Supervised team of 4 procurement professionals, providing guidance and training to enhance performance and career development
- Ensured all procurement activities adhered to company policies and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks and avoiding compliance issues
Senior Engineer (Procurement)
Steel strips wheels limited
Oragadam
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Administered procurement of Industrial equipment, construction material, machinery equipment, paints & chemicals, packing materials
- Managed portfolio of 70 suppliers, conducted regular performance reviews and created comprehensive vendor master based on commodity
- Coordinate with logistics and customs teams to ensure compliance with import regulations, reducing delays and ensuring smooth customs clearance for all shipments
- Successfully executed vendor end inventory management strategy resulting in 15% reduction in excess inventory and carrying costs
- Resolved supply chain disruptions and vendor issues promptly, minimizing impact on production, and maintaining supply continuity
Engineer (Procurement)
Steel strips wheels limited
Oragadam
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Handled procurement of operational expenditure, production consumables, Maintenance spares, Electrical components
- Realized 15% reduction in procurement cycle time by utilizing analyzed supplier performance metrics and procurement data for informed decision-making
- Sourced 43 new vendors and developed effective purchasing system for onboarding
- Managed purchase orders and tracked delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials, addressing any delays or issues promptly and maintained optimal stock level for regular consumable materials
- Generated regular reports on procurement activities, savings and supplier performance for senior management review
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
SRM University
12-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RMK College of Engineering And Technology
06-2015
Skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Contract negotiation and management
- Cost optimization
- Inventory management
- SAP
- Strategic sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Compliance and risk management
- Market research and analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost management and budgeting
- Strong communication
- Leadership and team management
- Interpersonal skill
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Led ESG project that attained Rs 18.00 Lakhs in savings by converting 8 diesel forklifts to electric in FY 23-24
- Accomplished savings of Rs 8.50 Lakhs in PVD coating of die parts for FY 23-24 by securing volume discount from vendor through effective negotiation skills
- Involved in cross-functional team and identified potential supplier to save Rs 31.00 Lakhs in EDM job work by removal of broken drill and tap in EV wheel for FY 23-24
Certification
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
NPTEL-Currently pursuing (July-October 2024)
- Lean Management
Simplilearn-2017
- Cambridge ESOL Business English Certificate-Vantage Level B2
Cambridge university-2014
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork Availability
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Procurement)
Steel Strips Wheels Limited
06.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Engineer (Procurement)
Steel strips wheels limited
11.2018 - 06.2021
Engineer (Procurement)
Steel strips wheels limited
11.2015 - 11.2018
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
SRM University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RMK College of Engineering And Technology
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