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Nirmal Kumar

Senior Analyst - Procurement GBS
Chennai

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Procurement Executive with a proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations and driving efficiency in procurement processes. Adept at strategic planning, procurement activities, supplier relationship and cost-saving initiatives. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and negotiation abilities, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments. Committed to delivering exceptional results while maintaining a keen focus on quality and timeliness.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Analyst, GBS - Procurement & Supply Chain

FLEXTRONICS Ltd.
9 2021 - Current
  • On time completion of validation of Open Purchase Order Report before MRP run.
  • ⁠Reviewing requisitions and MRP output.
  • ⁠Checking the purchase orders and modifying them according to the changes in the production plan with the help of the Shortage List and the Open Purchase Order List.
  • ⁠Ordering, rescheduling and cancelling material based on requisitions and MRP output.
  • ⁠Timely issuance of POs to Vendors, follow-up for order confirmation and co-ordination for on time payment to suppliers.
  • ⁠Coordinating with Internal Business Partner and Supplier for Purchase Order changes and for actual delivery status of material.
  • ⁠Conferring with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
  • ⁠Selecting supplier for placing new orders in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies.
  • ⁠Executing core procurement processes efficiently and accurately for assigned products.
  • ⁠Meeting and exceeding desired service levels and inventory targets as defined for the products assigned, validated through procurement metrics.
  • ⁠Tracking shipments and urging them if needed.
  • ⁠Communicating with freight forwarders, warehouses, and organizing the transportation.
  • ⁠Checking the inventory of critical materials according to the Shortage List assuring all active components according to production needs, in time, for the accord price in the request.
  • ⁠Avoiding overstock by regular weekly check of the stocks.
  • ⁠Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there is any inventory discrepancies.
  • ⁠Ensuring there are no Production line down situations.
  • ⁠Ensuring adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics.
  • ⁠Escalating matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis.
  • ⁠Training new team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics.
  • ⁠Approving invoices for payment.
  • ⁠Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues.
  • ⁠Identifying, recommending, and implementing operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes.
  • ⁠Scheduling regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement.
  • ⁠Work on shortage management, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure POs are placed on time, there are no past due orders.
  • ⁠Participating in daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review.
  • ⁠Addressing issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed.

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering -

Rajalakshmi Institute Of Technology
Chennai
01.2016 - 01.2020

HSC (State Board) -

Zion Matric. Hr. Sec. School
Chennai
01.2015 - 01.2016

SSLC (State Board) -

Zion Matric. Hr. Sec. School
Chennai
01.2013 - 01.2014

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Baan

Order Management

Procurement

Stakeholder Communication

Inventory Management

Qualities

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Data interpretation

Communication and Presentation

Adaptive to change

Vendor Engagement

Timeline

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering -

Rajalakshmi Institute Of Technology
01.2016 - 01.2020

HSC (State Board) -

Zion Matric. Hr. Sec. School
01.2015 - 01.2016

SSLC (State Board) -

Zion Matric. Hr. Sec. School
01.2013 - 01.2014

Senior Analyst, GBS - Procurement & Supply Chain

FLEXTRONICS Ltd.
9 2021 - Current
Nirmal Kumar Senior Analyst - Procurement GBS