RACHERLA NARAYANA KRISHNA

A pro-active visionary having 36 years of rich experience in Materials Management, Vendor Management, Quality assurance, Supply Chain Management. Expertise in managing entire breadth of production operations inclusive of Sourcing, Order processing and Materials Management etc. Proven track record of effective Inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials like Personal Computers, Office Automation Products, General Engineering Items, Pumps, Steel and Cement to meet the production targets. An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with ability to relate to people at any level of business.

• Meeting the Production requirements through proper BOQ and Planning for Monthly Production Target and accordingly recommending the Right Source, Price, Quality, delivery through Purchase Committee to process the Order and ensuring timely supplies to the respective Project Sites.
• Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the production targets.
• Maintaining MIS reports for future reference.
• Vendor Management
• Identification of cost effective vendors/suppliers for procurement with an aim of reducing cost while improving quality & reliability
• Assessment the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as percentage of rejections, quality, timely delivery, price, packing etc.
• Supply Chain Management/ Quality
• Involving in the logistic functions and negotiating with shippers/transporters for cost effective transport solutions and clearances.
• Monitoring and tracking of material moment till it reaches to final destination.
• Liaising with the Government Departments & Agencies for obtaining custom clearances & handling Goods Service and Tax related formalities.
• Procurement: Sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the Company's operational requirements. This also includes supplier selection, tendering and cost estimating.
• Overall responsibility and accountability for the Engineering Material Purchasing function; which will include people and MRP, Budgetary management.

• Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy / activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price.
• To ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business and deliver cost savings.
• To deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base.
• Lead and manage a team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate support to the business to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met.
• Work alongside the senior management in contributing to overall business objectives.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility for Purchasing of Engineering material activities across the business.
• Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include: Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock
• Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents
• Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes (e-Procurement) General and Task Management
• Responsible for B2B relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
• Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to departments under control, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
• Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance
• Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and in order to implement change and improvements.
• Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles.
• Establish strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of overall business objectives.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy.
• Review the use of technological systems that support a more environmentally friendly approach.
• Inspire and motivate the team

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage negotiate and suppliers.
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of Control on budgets

• Procurement of Capital Assets -Plant & machinery Like Metso Crusher plants Lintec Make HM Plants, Schwing Stetter Batching Plants, Concrete Pumps Transit Mixers, Tower Cranes , ISD Roller’s, Pavers etc. as per MRP.
• Procurement of Revenue Items; Steel, Cement, Aggregates, Electricals & Electronics, Machinery spares, Elastomeric bearing, Girder Scaffolding material , Office Automations products etc. as per Bill of Quantities .
• Identifying a New Vendors for the same products and evaluating vendor rating like Performance of the product quality, price delivery schedule.
• Logistics : Supply chain management & handling of Plant & Machinery shifting from existing location to other locations, maintaining the record for the Fixed asset Movement.
• Monitoring & Tracking of Insurance coverage for a Car policy and timely updating the vehicle fitness, Road Tax etc..
• Timely Generating of MIS Reports on monthly /quarterly basis and submitting to Top management.
• Reporting to COO-T/Managing Director on all the Purchase Activities related to Building project work, Road Construction and Irrigation Canal Constructions works and Consumable items..

• Procurement of Plant and Machinery for the Constructions of High Rise Buildings Mega Mall, Villa Houses, Flats & Independent Houses. etc.
• Procurement the Revenue Items like Steel and Cement, Mechanical, Electricals, Plumbing items, apart from other Interiors , Office Automation products required for constructions of Building Projects.
• Monitor and Tracking of material with the supplier.
• Timely coverage of Insurance for all the Vehicles like tippers, etc.
• Monitoring the stores operation and also control on inventory and generating the Stock Statement of all the materials.

• Procurement for the Communications products like V-Sat Equipment’s, Vehicle Monitoring System, Transmitter/Receiver’s, Telecom Products, ISP’s Computer desktop/Laptop Systems & Software Products.
• Successfully handled stores, Inward/Outward materials and logistics operations like Computer Hardware & Software, Inventory, Maintaining ROL Stocks, ABC Analysis, Moving and Non-Moving Stocks Records, Stock Register for all the Electronic/Electrical Items other Consumables etc.
• Played a Vital Key role Supply & Chain Management & Logistics department for consignment like IT Hardware & Networking products shipment to various Kiosk Stations spread across 350 Destinations within India

• Identifying a Right source, Price, Quality, Quantity of material and ensuring timely delivery of all material for the Production shop floor
• Procurement of Indigenous Computer Hardware Accessories and also handle the Import consignment the Mother Boards, CPU’s, Hard Disk, other Peripherals ,entire follow up for Import documentation process, Payment thru L/C’s and Collecting freight certificate, Delivery order.
• Ensuring timely clearance of Imported Consignments of SKD & CKD Mother Boards, Processors, Electronics components coordinating Clearing Agents to Clear the Air Consignment in Chennai & Mumbai Locations.
• Handle Domestic logistics and also complete documentation process of Air Cargo till it reaches to our Project site.
• Generating MIS Reports on monthly basis both Indigenous & also Imported material to the Top Management.