Pavendhan Arumugam
Tamilnadu
Summary
Seasoned Deputy Manager with significant background in team leadership, operations management, and strategic planning. Known for driving efficiency improvements and streamlining processes to enhance productivity in previous roles. Committed to fostering positive work environments and promoting team collaboration. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and initiative, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
07.2022 - Current
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to improve efficiency of the organization.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing achievements against set targets.
- Collaborated with fellow employees, vendors and other parties to achieve smooth coordination of activities, risk remediation and follow-up.
- Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with purchasing goods and services without compromising on quality or service level agreements.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Participated in meetings with vendors in order to discuss upcoming projects or changes in requirements.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
Senior Procurement Executive
Infosys
Bangalore
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed current purchasing practices and identified areas for improvement.
- Created reports detailing purchase activity and budget information.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between vendors or customers related to procurements.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Negotiated with suppliers on pricing, terms, delivery schedules, payment methods.
- Purchase order creation in SAP and Oracle.
Procurement Executive
Siemens
Bangalore
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Purchase order creation in SAP.
- Handled invoice disputes to clear payment for supplier.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Developed strategies for procuring goods and services in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
BBA -
Don Bosco College
Tamilnadu 06-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Vendor negotiation
- Procurement strategy
- Report generation
- Supplier relationship management
- Process improvement
- MS office
Tools experience
- SAP
- Coupa
- Oracle
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Schneider Electric
07.2022 - Current
Senior Procurement Executive
Infosys
04.2021 - 07.2022
Procurement Executive
Siemens
01.2019 - 03.2021
BBA -
Don Bosco College