Praveen Chettiar
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with 3+ years of experience in import and domestic procurement for large-scale manufacturing operations. Proven expertise in supply chain management, cost optimization, vendor management, and customs compliance. Adept at leveraging tools like SAP MM to streamline operations and achieve substantial cost savings. Seeking to contribute to strategic sourcing and procurement excellence in a challenging role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Commercial
Prism Johnson Limited - H & R Johnson India
06.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded procurement of capital equipment, machinery, spare parts, and raw materials for five manufacturing units across India, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Executed the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including floating RFQs, analyzing bids, and leading vendor negotiations to achieve cost optimization and maximize savings.
- Orchestrated import clearances by coordinating with international suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs agents, minimizing lead times and ensuring compliance with Indian customs regulations.
- Mitigated supply chain risks by developing contingency strategies and negotiating flexible terms with suppliers to ensure seamless operations.
- Utilized SAP MM to create and track purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and maintain accurate procurement records.
- Collaborated with finance, engineering, and operations teams to align procurement activities with production schedules and budgets.
- Fostered long-term partnerships with domestic and international suppliers, securing favorable terms, expediting deliveries, and ensuring quality standards.
- Resolved delivery issues by liaising with freight forwarders, suppliers, and manufacturing units, ensuring timely fulfillment of procurement requirements.
- Streamlined import and domestic procurement documentation by adhering to statutory and industry standards, eliminating delays and penalties.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Management
Nagpur06-2021
Higher Secondary (12th) -
Major Hemant Jakate Jr. College
Nagpur05-2017
Secondary (10th) -
Yavatmal Public School
Yavatmal05-2015
Skills
- SAP ERP proficiency
- Logistics management
- Project Procurement
- Equipment Procurement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic sourcing
- Global procurement
- Vendor acquisition
- Supplier relationship management
- Price negotiations
Certification
- Six Sigma Principles (Coursera)
- Purchasing Foundations (LinkedIn Learning)
- International Logistics (LinkedIn Learning)
Accomplishments
- Developed new domestic vendors to replace imported OEM vendors, successfully reducing tile production costs by procuring spares from India at a lower cost while maintaining the same technical specifications, resulting in substantial cost savings.
- Achieved savings of ₹2.5 crore on spares and Equipments through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement process optimization.
- Negotiated favorable terms with both domestic and international suppliers, improving payment terms, securing price reductions, and ensuring a 5% reduction in overall procurement costs.
- Identified and leveraged surplus materials from other plants, reducing procurement costs by ₹50-80 lakh by reusing existing inventory and optimizing stock levels across multiple locations.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Commercial
Prism Johnson Limited - H & R Johnson India
06.2021 - Current
- Six Sigma Principles (Coursera)
- Purchasing Foundations (LinkedIn Learning)
- International Logistics (LinkedIn Learning)
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Management
Higher Secondary (12th) -
Major Hemant Jakate Jr. College
Secondary (10th) -
Yavatmal Public School
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