Open To Work
Naveen N
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Manager with over 17 years of experience in procurement and sourcing. Expertise in strategic sourcing, rate contracts, and robotic process automation in P2P. Proven track record in centralized procurement across MRO, Capex, and services, along with strong supplier management and business analysis skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Procurement
JSW Steel Ltd.
Bellary
09.2008 - Current
- Lead the procurement function, overseeing centralized procurement operations for MRO spares, consumables, service contracts, capital expenditure, chemicals, and lubricants.
- Successfully implemented RPA solutions in P2P processes, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed and negotiated rate contracts to ensure cost-effective procurement and supply chain stability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive procurement strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Achieved cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
- Spearheading team member performance to ensure productivity in process operations and meeting project targets; constructing a dynamic environment that fosters possibilities and encourages high performance.
- Managing inward/outward logistics MIS reports for top management and users of routine inventory management activities; achieving cost savings in procurement and packaging; receiving an indent, floating an inquiry, receiving a quotation, negotiating, obtaining approval, placing order.
- Collaborating with outside agencies for procurement and techno-commercial negotiations, preparation of tender/contract/ contract documents, cost estimates (including billing), variation/deviation/ deviation propositions.
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels in stores for all required items; organizing inventory levels to ensure optimal use of inventory.
- Directing the training requirements of various employees in collaboration with the respective department heads and procured 12% revenue.
- Handling all activities, which would include determining various requirements and regulating overall project operations to ensure timely completion.
- Recipient of Exemplary Work Award-2011
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
VTU
Bangalore, KarnatakaSkills
- Procurement strategy
- Supplier relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Data analysis
- Inventory control
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Warehousing functions
- Power BI
- Supply chain management
- RPA implementation
- Strategic sourcing
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally
Key Impact Areas
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Life Cycle
- RPA Implementation in P2P
- Purchase Management
- Budgeting & Cost Savings
- Supply Chain Management
- Material Management
- Rate Contracts
- Strategic Procurement
- MIS Reporting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/10/86
Languages
- Hindi
- Kannada
- English
Awards
Exemplary Work Award, 2011
It Skillset
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 7, C, C++, Power BI, MS-Office, Internet, Windows 8.1, SAP Material Management R/3, E.C.C.6.0 SAP Plant maintenance, ARIBA
Professional Projects
- Green Field Project (Construction of Hot Strip Mill#2 of capacity 3.5MTPA)
- Brown Field Project (Expansion of Hot Strip Mill#2 from capacity 3.5MTPA to 5MTPA)
Affiliations
Activities
- 🏢 Member, Institute for Supply Management (ISM) – Active participation in industry forums and procurement best practices.
- 📊 Lead, Cost Optimization Task Force – Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to reduce procurement spend and improve vendor performance.
- 🤝 Mentor, Procurement Excellence Program – Guided junior procurement professionals in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
- 🧠 Panelist, Supply Chain Innovation Summit – Shared insights on digital transformation in procurement and supplier collaboration.
- 💻 Champion, RPA Implementation Team – Led automation efforts in P2P processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- 🌍 Participant, Global Sourcing Strategy Workshop – Engaged in international procurement strategy development and supplier risk mitigation.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
₹25000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Senior Manager, Procurement
JSW Steel Ltd.
09.2008 - Current
B.E. - Mechanical
VTU
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