Pavan Kumar CH

Results-driven Manager with a decade of experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, quality assurance, seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in optimizing procurement processes and driving cost savings. Proven track record of implementing innovative procurement strategies, negotiating favorable terms, and building strong supplier relationships. Aiming to contribute to the success by ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

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Rural Horticulture Work Experience Program (RHWEP). Experienced learning program on protected cultivation of vegetables and nursery management.

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• Assistant Cluster Manager, Shapos Farms Pvt. Ltd., Reshamandi, Andhra Pradesh, Handling five procurement centers with leading a team of 10 members., Scouting new regions, Conducting Farmers meetings, onboarding Farmers within the assigned Territory, and retaining the Farmers., Market research, Trend analysis and forecast planning., Planning and achieving procurement targets for all centers., Improving profitability, controlling wastage and other quality issues of cocoons., Hand holding and training the procurement executives., Building a positive relationship with local prominent farmers and Govt officials., Pay-out management to farmers., Cost effective logistics planning.
• Asst. Procurement Manager, Waycool Foods Pvt. Ltd., Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 02/15/21 - 11/21, Supporting B2B sales & Retail sales by cost effective procurement, by maximizing the number of farmers, vendors., Procurement of imported fruits, vegetables and other seasonal fruits and vegetables around the country., Negotiating terms of price, quality, and quantity with all markets., Also anchored Key Account Sales with Retail Companies., Handling supply of material, sale of material and related financial aspects.
• Mandi Buyer, Reliance Retail, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 05/01/18 - 02/15/21, Collection of MIS on daily basis for different mandis in Vijayawada and other major mandis of AP., Conducting range assortment, and price bench marking with competition and wholesale markets., Co-ordinating with the State buyer on mandi arrivals on day to basis to have back up plan to ensure 100% fill rate., Coordinating and guiding with State Buyer and CC's on availability, forecast, seasonality, price trends at Mandi's., Identifying new vendors and trained them to supply as per quality norms., Ensuring fill rate and timely delivery of all mandi and short fall sku's., Ensuring price competitiveness of all sku's procured from mandi's.
• Agronomist and Sales Executive, Roshni Crop Sciences, 01/17 - 03/18, Assesses crop production of the farm., Evaluates and improves seed quality., Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil standards., Keeps records of research, testing, and results., Prepares analysis and data presentation., Conduct seminars and meetings with distributors.
• Field Officer, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd, 10/15 - 12/16, Handling the team of 4 people., Identify potential oil palm growers and establish relationships with farmers., Execute procurement plans by ensuring stable crop plantations., Provide guidance and support to farmers on best agricultural practices and quality standards.
• Quality Assurance Executive, Spencer's Retail Limited, 10/13 - 10/14, Check incoming shipments of fruits and vegetables, conducting thorough inspections to verify quality, freshness, and compliance with specifications., Co-ordinate with procurement teams to address quality issues and help them to negotiate corrective actions with suppliers., Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements., Conduct regular audits and assessments at DC and stores on evaluating upkeeping/displays at Stores, quality & freshness., Maintain detailed records of quality assessments, inspections, and supplier performance.

• Father's Name: Ch.N. Murthy
• Date of Birth: 06/04/89
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: India
• Marital Status: Single