Praveen Chettiar
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with 3+ years of experience in import and domestic procurement, specializing in machinery, spare parts, and raw materials for large-scale manufacturing. Expertise in supplier negotiations, customs compliance, and procurement strategy optimization. Adept at leveraging SAP MM and digital platforms to streamline processes and drive cost efficiency. Seeking to contribute strategic sourcing and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Commercial
Prism Johnson Limited - H & R Johnson India
06.2021 - Current
- Managing Import Procurement of Machinery, Spare parts & Raw materials for our five manufacturing units PAN India
- Coordinated with Custom House Agents and Freight Forwarders to clear import consignments with Indian customs at multiple ports across India.
- Managed project purchases and coordinated delivery of final goods within specified timelines, working closely with the project technical team.
- Ensured cost-effective purchase planning of necessary spares by optimizing inventory levels
- Evaluating & resolving delivery issues and communicating with end user of manufacturing unit for timely delivery of goods
- Represent company in negotiating contracts
- And formulating policies with suppliers
- Effectively oversaw vendor management activities including development of new vendors while ensuring efficient coordination between consultants and vendors for purchase, contracting, and system implementation to foster mutual advancement.
- Review, evaluate, Request for Bid specifications and determine awarding bids
- Manage activities related to strategic purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving
- Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements
- Consult with the management team to develop long-term commercial plans
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Management
Nagpur 06-2021
Higher Secondary -
Major Hemant Jakate Jr. College
Nagpur01.2017
Secondary -
Yavatmal Public School
05-2015
Skills
- SAP Materials Management
- Cost Reduction
- Project Management
- Business valuation
- Price Negotiation
- Global Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Budget Planning
- Supplier management
- Cost Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Shipping coordination
- Logistics Management
Accomplishments
- Reduced production cost of tiles by introducing a new vendor base, leading to more competitive pricing.
- Achieved savings of ₹4 crore on spares and raw materials through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement process optimization.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Commercial
Prism Johnson Limited - H & R Johnson India
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Management
Higher Secondary -
Major Hemant Jakate Jr. College
Secondary -
Yavatmal Public School
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