Muthappa CR

• Progressed through various purchasing and leadership roles.
• Identified and targeted critical procurement issues
• Buy vs make Decision making to optimize procurement lead time and reduce procurement budget.
• Complex negotiations with vendors
• Responsible for 100% compliance to system, procedure and policies.
• Responsible for implementation and sustaining AS9100 rev d / ISO 9001 frameworks and audits.
• Responsible for ensuring on time sourcing of CAPEX.
• Implementation of Risk management for processes.

• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Planned and ensured procurement of Yearly CAPEX .

• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
• Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
• Fast tracked multiple projects to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Handled multiple customer projects through PMP templates.

• Implemented improvements to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
• Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
• Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
• Ensured procurement from right source at right time and price.
• Instrumental in implementation of SAP MM module and SCM

BEL THALES SYSSTEMS LTD. is a Joint Venture company between Bharat Electronics and Thales France. i have been deputed from Bharat Electronics as Head -Supply Chain and responsible for the following :
1) Overseeing procurement related activities of the organization.
2) Building and implementing strategies to optimize the supply chain activities to increase efficiency of the processes.
3) Overseeing the EXIM custom clearance related activities including CHA. Freight forwarders.
4) Responsible for SCOMET, Advance Authorizations for Export programs.
5) Vendor Management
6) SCM Risk Management
7) Overseeing of Alternate vendor development.
8) Negotiation with Vendors.
9) Overseeing Rate Contract establishment for standard requirements.