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Prashant Asthana

Vadodara
Prashant Asthana

Summary

Proactive and results-oriented Procurement and Sourcing professional with a proven track record of successful negotiations that increase quality while reducing costs with suppliers. Strong technical, resource management and analytical skills to optimize processes and increase productivity. Known as a valued procurement advisor to business leaders with the capability to inform strategic decision-making. Committed to exceptional customer satisfaction through clear, thorough communication and quickly resolving any problems or concerns. Genuine and collaborative with a history of supporting colleagues in training and development.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Allscripts (India ) LLP
Vadodara

Sr. Procurement Specialist
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
  • Global Contract Management
  • Global Vendor Management
  • Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
  • Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods
  • Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
  • Domestic as well as global coordination with stakeholders
  • Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements
  • Attend meetings with the legal department to ensure any contractual obligations are favorable to the company
  • Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered.
  • Developed processes and facilitated training for tactical buyers to increase efficiency.
  • Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
  • Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
  • Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
  • Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
  • Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using Oracle.
  • Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
  • Identified suitable vendors and contracted to obtain information on product quality, pricing, availability patterns, financing options and other standard terms of sale.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.

Globomotive India LTD

Sr. Purchase and Logistics Executive
05.2017 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Discover new supplier and track details
  • Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc
  • Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
  • Re-negotiate contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and further value for spending
  • Create documentation necessary for the acquisition of materials and services
  • Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice
  • Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays daily to the Business Manager
  • Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met
  • Prepare P.O in Merlin and track orders
  • Inspection visits for export shipments
  • Comparison reports
  • Coordinate with CHA and Forwarders
  • Prepare documentation for export shipments
  • Plan sea and air shipments
  • Domestic as well as global coordination
  • Verify custom and duty with proper HSN codes
  • Arrange domestic transportation
  • Coordinate for export clearance and delivery
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
  • Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
  • Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
  • Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
  • Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.

Guru Nanak Engg. & Plastic Works
Vadodara

Purchase Executive
05.2016 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Monitored goods received to verify proper timing, quality, quantity and delivery to proper sites.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
  • Assigns jobs and duties to office staff as needed.
  • Monitors office operations.
  • Prepare P.O and track orders.
  • Assists in accounting work and maintain Petty cash if needed.
  • Supervises all administrative personnel, and service related work.
  • Arrange local transport.
  • Comparison sheet

Sterling Foods
Vadodara

Material Control Executive
10.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Conducts and improves forecasting activities and methods to maintain effective inventory levels in ERP software for inventory management.
  • Analyses of data such as usage history, lead times, inventory, aircraft platform analysis and market trends to maintain established operational readiness metrics.
  • Develops and maintains documentation and procedures for demand planning processes and systems to ensure that material needs and requirements are effectively met.
  • Audit of compliance to operational procedures and instructions.
  • Provides Lead Time (LT) analysis (reorder level) and recommends forecasted material ordering based on Operations & Maintenance plans to ensure timely availability of material requirements.

Education

Maharaja Sayaji Rao University
Vadodara

Master Of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
06.2015

University Overview

Percentage : 57.5

Maharaja Sayaji Rao University
Vadodara

Bachelor Of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
06.2013

University Overview

Percentage : 68.25

Silver Oak School
Vadodara

H.S.C from Accounting And Finance
06.2010

University Overview

Percentage : 71.14

Silver Oak School
Vadodara

S.S.C from English
06.2008

University Overview

Percentage : 55.69

Skills

  • Software Proficiency:
  • Oracle
  • Tally 90
  • Merlin Business Software
  • ERP (Remedy)
  • Social Work:
  • Helpage India ( For creating awareness and assisting in raising funds for the care of elderly, irrespective of race, religion, caste, or creed)
  • Caring Soul Foundation (Mass awareness campaign against cancer and aids)
  • Personal Profile:
  • Date of Birth : 21st January 1992
  • Gender : Male
  • Nationality : Indian
  • Marital Status : Married

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Gujarati
Advanced
C1

Accomplishments

  • Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
  • Within 6 months promoted to Purchase and Logistics Executive from Purchase executive
  • Get mid-year appraisal for cost cutting.
  • Negotiated with vendors, saving company annually.
  • Awarded as debut Performer for 2017-18.
  • Excellent Performer for 3 consecutive years.

Skills

  • Software Proficiency:
  • Oracle
  • Tally 9.0
  • Merlin Business Software
  • ERP (Remedy)
  • Social Work:
  • Helpage India ( For creating awareness and assisting in raising funds for the care of elderly, irrespective of race, religion, caste, or creed)
  • Caring Soul Foundation (Mass awareness campaign against cancer and aids)
  • Personal Profile:
  • Date of Birth : 21st January 1992
  • Gender : Male
  • Nationality : Indian
  • Marital Status : Married

Timeline

Sr. Procurement Specialist

Allscripts (India ) LLP
05.2021 - Current

Sr. Purchase and Logistics Executive

Globomotive India LTD
05.2017 - 04.2021

Purchase Executive

Guru Nanak Engg. & Plastic Works
05.2016 - 04.2017

Material Control Executive

Sterling Foods
10.2015 - 04.2016

Maharaja Sayaji Rao University

Master Of Commerce from Accounting And Finance

Maharaja Sayaji Rao University

Bachelor Of Commerce from Accounting And Finance

Silver Oak School

H.S.C from Accounting And Finance

Silver Oak School

S.S.C from English
Prashant Asthana