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Raghul Thivakaran
Functional Consultant
Coimbatore,Tamilnadu
Summary
Dedicated SAP Ariba professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
4
Languages
Work History
Tata Consultancy ServicesBangalore, Bangalore , Karnataka
Support Consultant
06.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Ariba Downstream capabilities including Ariba Procure to Order, Catalog Management , Guided buying
- Having Knowledge on Upstream Part (Contracts)
- Leading compelling, tailored Ariba product demonstrations
- Improving processes, quality output and encouraging continuous improvement
- Prepared in-depth reports for each project managed and updated documentation as changes occurred.
- Interfaced with customers and developers to diagnose problems and implement configuration requirements and solutions.
Goldman Sachs Project - TCSBangalore, Bangalore , Karnataka
Senior Procurement Specialist
01.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Managing entire Procure to Pay cycle (P2P)
- Analyzing and approving, rejecting requisition at initial stage
- Work with business on Business-driven projects and provide solutions to process issues
- Catalogue upload & Maintenance
- Setting up Budgetary and VAT setup configuration
- Risk mitigation by early warning signal to avoid critical issues.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Venture LightingDubai, Dubai , UAE
Operations Executive
02.2013 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Negotiated supplier discounts to improve bottom line.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations
- Gathered, analyzed, summarized and prepared recommendations on sourcing strategies & bidding process
- Support to Supply Chain team with tracking and achieving KPI forms order to cash metrics (Invoice accuracy, cycle time, overdue management)
- Managed contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that they perform in line with their contractual terms
- Resolved payment disputes and sorted out meeting contractual obligations
Education
Jansons School of Business Coimbatore
MBA from Operations Management
08.2009 - 05.2011
MIET Engineering College Trichy
B.Tech IT from Information Technology
09.2005 - 08.2009
Skills
Contract Management
Supply Chain Management
SAP Ariba
Vendor Management
Procurement
Order Management
Vendor Payment
Oracle PSAP
Certification
SAP Procurement Administrator - SAP
Interests
Technology
Politics
Timeline
SAP Procurement Administrator - SAP
06-2022
Awarded Badge for Ariba in Learning Hub
05-2022
Senior Procurement Specialist
Goldman Sachs Project - TCS
01.2018 - 09.2020
Support Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2016 - Current
Operations Executive
Venture Lighting
02.2013 - 11.2015
Jansons School of Business
MBA from Operations Management
08.2009 - 05.2011
MIET Engineering College
B.Tech IT from Information Technology
09.2005 - 08.2009