PURVISH CHALAMATI
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic Sourcing Specialist with a proven track record at LyondellBasell, excelling in procurement and contract negotiation. Expert in strategic sourcing and vendor relationship management, I successfully decreased spending while enhancing supplier performance. Passionate about process improvement, I leverage data analysis to drive efficiency and achieve operational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
LyondellBasell
Vadodara
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained approved vendor pool while developing new vendor relationships.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing with suppliers.
- Conducted supplier audits to assess compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated sourcing activities aligned with LyondellBasell's operational goals.
- Assisted in implementing sourcing strategies to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Performed risk analysis assessments on existing and prospective vendors.
- Conducted periodic reviews of supplier performance against contract terms.
- Applied seven-step strategic sourcing process to create sourcing strategies for industry.
- Organized vendor visits and monitored facilities for quality assurance purposes.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Provided guidance on compliance requirements during the onboarding process for new vendors.
- Executed strategic sourcing of raw materials and consumables to optimize procurement.
- Prepared RFPs and RFQs to facilitate vendor selection processes.
- Conducted vendor qualification, evaluation, and finalized scorecards for selection.
- Negotiated commercial contracts and ensured finalization of agreements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve delivery challenges and manage inventory.
- Monitored yearly savings initiatives using a monthly savings tracker for accountability.
- Coordinated vendor audits, maintaining an updated list of approved vendors and contracts.
Material Planner & Buyer
Daramic Battery Separator
Vadodara
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Weekly, monthly production planning (short-term planning), and medium-term production planning.
- Monitor Status of the orders in the production plan and guarantee a manufacturing sequence that optimizes the production in terms of inputs’ use (machines, resources, materials), balancing capacity and resources.
- Manpower planning for next week and forecasting for next two months.
- Scheduling Production Orders to meet Customer Requirements. Manage priorities in close contact with the Customer Service. Proactively flag off demands which cannot be fulfilled to Business.
- Create Purchase Orders in line with agreed Minimum Order levels, timely sharing of forecasts to Vendors.
- Follow the order in every phase, ensuring the correct delivery both in terms of time and in terms of quantity by timely follow up with Internal & External Stake holders.
- Suppliers’ performance monitoring with adequate metrics, fostering a continuous improvement process.
- Lead time review and management. Supplier capacity review to get the RM’s on time every time.
- Support the organization in achieving the company’s objectives of maximum material availability and minimal inventory level.
- Regular monitoring of Safety Stock levels. Smooth transition with minimal inventory during Phase In/Phase Out of Products.
- Collaborate with other functional areas to improve planning processes, including Manufacturing, Customer Care, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, and Product Line Management.
- Coordinated material requirements with production schedules to ensure timely availability.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize excess stock and reduce carrying costs.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and delivery terms effectively.
- Developed and maintained accurate material planning documentation for reference.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to improve visibility across operations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings to align on material needs and priorities.
- Helped manage capacity by identifying potential gaps and escalating solutions to meet customer demand.
- Worked closely with manufacturing team to help develop monthly production volume plans based on parameters such as business forecasts, known orders, and defined capacity.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Conferred with product development, marketing and sales leaders to build accurate demand forecasts.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Created work orders for parts, components, and supplies needed in production process.
- Forecasted future demand based on historical data analysis and market trends.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for better pricing and payment terms.
- Performed regular physical audits of warehouse inventory levels and updated records accordingly.
- Sourced new vendors for cost effective procurement of materials and services.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and sourcing opportunities for products.
Production Planner & Procurement Executive
A Schulman Plastic India
Vadodara
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Using corporate ERP system to create material inventory/purchasing plans, capacity plans, based on customer forecasts, current sales, seasonal trends and information received from sales.
- Work with Local and Global procurement teams to resolve any supply issues resulting in delay to serve customer.
- Direct the control processes including measurement of key performance indicators and recommended actions over the supply chain, planning procedures, manufacturing and distribution. These include metrics for customer service, supply chain costs, and working capital.
- Identifies changes in capacity or material availability to sales. Elevates issues to management which negatively impacts the scheduled production and hence availability to customer
- Expedite supplier materials to meet master schedule needs, Liaising with Shipping Agents regarding imports of Air and Ocean Freight to release the material from Customs.
- Liaise with counterparts at other locations (SEA) to reduce response time to customers who require high value/low usage components within a short lead time.
- Manages work orders from Master Production Schedule to various productions to ensure product availability in line with customer orders.
- Collaborate with other functional areas to improve planning processes, including Manufacturing, Customer Care, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, and Product Line Management.
- Also responsible for investigating any discrepancies, utilizing ERP systems, around accuracy of inventory (raw, WIP, finished goods), shipments, returns, and invoices
- Responsible for investigating possible alternative uses of excess and slow-moving stock in order to reduce and eliminate this specific area of inventory and optimize usage of material.
- Ensure adherence to Finished Goods inventory norms through effective planning at various warehouses located across India
- Maintain optimum levels of inventory across the supply chain, prevent out of stock or overstock on any finished product.
- Managed supply chain logistics to align with production timelines and customer demands.
- Forecasted demand trends based on historical data and market analysis insights.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components needed for production.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing workflows and approvals.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Organized periodic meetings with vendors and suppliers to discuss business objectives.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
Planner & Warehouse Exec.
LANXESS India Pvt. Ltd.
Bharuch
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Co-ordination with Asia Pacific Team and Domestic Sales Team to measure forecast accuracy and fine tune as per the inventory movement.
- Participating in forecasting with sales and marketing team and providing all the required inputs from raw material availability standpoint.
- Planning and scheduling production in line with sales requirement and forecast.
- Achieve target inventory levels, improve inventory turn rate and communicated inventory status to senior management through MIS reports.
- Supplier Management for uninterrupted supplies in order to achieve production goals.
- Conducted staff performance reviews, setting objectives, and identifying employee training requirements.
- Introduced, Implemented and Developed warehouse management system and documentation in line with ISO 9001: 2015.
- Routing all materials to production team in right order, quantity and time.
- Minimize inventory by setting reorder levels for raw materials and packing materials.
- Physical stock verification at CFA locations on a monthly basis
- Coordination for Physical stock audit by a Third-Party Auditor on a quarterly basis
- Analysis on variances and take appropriate action
- Getting Stock audit report from CFAs, analyzing and providing feedback and taking appropriate actions
- Stock Reconciliation between physical and books stocks
- Write Off / Write Back, post Physical stock audit.
Education
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
D.Y.PATIL UNIVERSITY
NAVI MUMBAI12-2025
MS - Industrial Engineering
University of Texas
Arlington, USA05-2011
BE - Production Engineering
Sardar Patel University
Anand, Gujarat06-2008
Diploma - Fabrication Engineering
Sir Bhavsinjhi Polytechnic
Gujarat01.2003
Skills
- Procurement and contract negotiation
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Pricing strategy
- Vendor relationship management
- Supply chain oversight
- Inventory control
- Production planning
- SAP ERP/Ariba implementation
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier evaluation
- Global sourcing
- Category management
- Demand planning
- Cost analysis
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
Affiliations
- ACTIVE MEMBER OF ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER GROUP
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Reduced procurement costs by 15% through strategic vendor negotiations and bulk purchasing agreements
- Implemented a supplier consolidation strategy that cut administrative costs by 20% and improved delivery timelines
- Streamlined the procurement process by introducing an automated purchase order system, reducing processing time by 30%
- Led the implementation of SAP Ariba, improving procurement visibility and reporting accuracy
- Ensured 100% compliance with procurement regulations and internal audit requirements, including external audit for IATF and ISO
Certification
- Acted as the designated first aider for a team of 30 or more employees, responding to workplace incidents and maintaining first aid supplies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
LyondellBasell
08.2017 - Current
Material Planner & Buyer
Daramic Battery Separator
12.2016 - 08.2017
Production Planner & Procurement Executive
A Schulman Plastic India
07.2015 - 12.2016
Planner & Warehouse Exec.
LANXESS India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 07.2015
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
D.Y.PATIL UNIVERSITY
MS - Industrial Engineering
University of Texas
BE - Production Engineering
Sardar Patel University
Diploma - Fabrication Engineering
Sir Bhavsinjhi Polytechnic
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