Rajagopalan Ramajayam
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic International Purchasing Co-ordinator with 9 years of extensive experience in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships on a global scale. Proven ability to drive inventory reduction, implement effective ordering strategies, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams. Expertise in negotiation and sourcing, complemented by proficiency in value stream mapping and data analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Purchasing Co-Ordinator
Flender Gmbh
Chennai
01.2024 - Current
- Conducting disposition workshop in global locations using value stream mapping technique to lean their purchasing process & regular follow up till implementation of measures.
- Reduced overstock inventory across global locations through inter-location sales and scrapping non-usable items.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality teams to transform outdated parts into functional components.
- Making the best ordering strategy for C-class parts for all global locations.
Purchase Manager
Flender Drives India Pvt ltd
Chennai
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed procurement strategy for gears, forgings, and machining aligned with supplier capacity and pricing.
- Support the development of gears, forging, and machining of new parts with new suppliers, along with the strategy and quality team.
- Regularly monitored exceptions to reschedule open purchase orders based on demand.
- Tracked and assessed supplier performance based on delivery reliability.
Senior Purchase Engineer
Siemens Ltd
Chennai
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Procured machined parts and forgings in alignment with demand requirements.
- Tracking open orders and expedite critical components by visiting the suppliers.
- Handling quality issues by coordinating with the quality team and suppliers.
- Managed procurement for over 50 international suppliers.
- Monitored delivery reliability of suppliers and sent monthly communications.
Strategic Procurement Engineer
Siemens Ltd (Through Manpower)
Chennai
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed steel parts in collaboration with cost-effective suppliers.
- Conducted cost finalization through effective supplier negotiations.
- Assessed potential vendors' qualifications before inclusion in the approved list.
- Compiled quarterly reports on supplier performance regarding delivery and quality issues.
Purchase and Project Engineer
Integrated Valves and Fittings Pvt ltd
Chennai
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Procured ball valve components through strategic supplier selection and negotiations.
- Managed customer order entries in ERP system for part procurement planning.
- Drafted customer quotations by computing comprehensive cost estimates.
- Managed export projects serving as the dedicated coordinator.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Velammal Institute of Technology
Chennai03-2015
Skills
- Purchase order monitoring
- Procurement planning
- Strategic sourcing
- SAP
- Purchasing strategies development
- Vendor network development
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- German A1 & A2 level
Timeline
International Purchasing Co-Ordinator
Flender Gmbh
01.2024 - Current
Purchase Manager
Flender Drives India Pvt ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Purchase Engineer
Siemens Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2021
Strategic Procurement Engineer
Siemens Ltd (Through Manpower)
07.2016 - 02.2017
Purchase and Project Engineer
Integrated Valves and Fittings Pvt ltd
04.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Velammal Institute of Technology
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