Nataraja B.R.
Tumkur
Summary
Versatile Supply Chain Management Professional with extensive experience in Engineering and Construction industry. Achieved significant cost reductions and efficient resource allocation through strategic procurement and effective vendor management, overseeing projects valued at 30-40 Cr. per month. Focused on optimising materials management processes, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and leading large teams to drive project success.
Overview
4
4
Languages
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager- Procurement
Shri S.M. Autade Pvt.Ltd.
Pune
04.2020 - Current
- Formulating and implementing the procurement strategy by developing / modifying strategy for purchase and establishing methods to achieve project targets and resource planning
- Supervising sourcing & procurement of required material; performing cost saving analysis, vendor development, feature comparisons, negotiation / commercials with vendors and maintaining vendor database
- Developing vendors into strategic partners; identifying potential vendors/ suppliers for achieving cost effective purchases of materials and reduction in prices and timely delivery
- Planned, organised, and monitored suppliers based on project requirements to ensure timely material availability
- Arranging of logistics for transportation of materials to projects; negotiating the best possible price, releasing orders & achieving deliveries as per the agreed schedule to projects
- Executing and evaluating projects from profitability view; taking the advantage of technical background, regularly suggesting methods to reduce breakdowns and increase efficiencies
- Conducted quarterly evaluations and categorised suppliers, implementing corrective and preventive actions to enhance supplier performance
- Maintaining Material Requirement Planning (MRP) for complete plant complex, based on material requirement dates, reorder points and procurement lead times
- Managing stock of material without any variance by conducting stock verification; monitoring hygiene; taking safety measures as per the quality standards
- Collaborated with Autade groups to improve project coordination and streamline procurement processes
Manager-Procurement
VIN Precise Punch Pvt Ltd.
09.2018 - 03.2020
Asst. Manager - Materials
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Bangalore
03.2008 - 06.2018
Sr. Engineer - Materials
Hind High Vaccume Company Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2007 - 02.2008
Growth Path: Trainee Engineer, Production Engineer, Sr. Engineer, Purchase
Precision Sheet Metal Works Pvt. Ltd.
Tumkur
08.1998 - 10.2007
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Tumkur01-1998
Skills
- Planning & Procurement
- Purchase Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Material Management
- Vendor Management
- Cost control
- Cost optimisation
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Team Building & Leadership
Custom
- Hind High Vaccume Company Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Karnataka, Sr. Engineer - Materials, 2007-11-01, 2008-02-01
- Precision Sheet Metal Works Pvt. Ltd., Tumkur, Karnataka, Trainee Engineer, 1998-08-01, 1999-07-01, Production Engineer, 1999-08-01, 2002-07-01, Sr. Engineer, Purchase, 2002-08-01, 2007-10-01
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Tamil (Beginner)
Timeline
Sr. Manager- Procurement
Shri S.M. Autade Pvt.Ltd.
04.2020 - Current
Manager-Procurement
VIN Precise Punch Pvt Ltd.
09.2018 - 03.2020
Asst. Manager - Materials
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2018
Sr. Engineer - Materials
Hind High Vaccume Company Pvt. Ltd.
11.2007 - 02.2008
Growth Path: Trainee Engineer, Production Engineer, Sr. Engineer, Purchase
Precision Sheet Metal Works Pvt. Ltd.
08.1998 - 10.2007
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic