Ravinder Kumar
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned Procurement Head with comprehensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Strengths lie in streamlining procurement procedures, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving significant cost savings. Instrumental in fostering strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring quality and timely delivery of goods and services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Procurement Head
Aakash Educational Services Ltd.
Delhi
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions including purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
- Managed the acquisition process from selection of vendors to negotiation of contracts and payment terms.
- Negotiated pricing structures, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties and other related items with suppliers and vendors on behalf of the organization.
- Provided training sessions on best practices related to procurement processes for members of staff involved in purchasing activities.
- Analyzed market conditions to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Organized periodic meetings with vendors and suppliers in order to review performance metrics such as delivery timescales or product quality standards.
- Evaluated bids received from suppliers against criteria such as price, quality, and delivery timescales before making a decision on which vendor should be awarded the contract.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws regarding procurement processes such as equal opportunity employment regulations.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing supply contracts and negotiated new ones as needed.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures and processes to ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
- Identified potential sources of supplies through research and networking activities.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to determine purchasing requirements and specifications for materials or services required by the organization.
- Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
Lead Procurement (Administration & Facilities)
L&T Edutech ( Business Unit of Larsen and Toubro)
Greater Chennai Area
11.2021 - 04.2022
- L&T EduTech is an initiative under Larsen & Toubro to bridge the gap between Industry and Academia.
- Liaised between departments to ensure proper communication regarding supply needs and requirements.
- Processed payments for goods and services in accordance with company policies.
- Collaborated with other teams such as finance, logistics and legal on various projects related to procurement administration.
- Created reports detailing purchasing activity, cost savings initiatives, inventory levels.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve the procurement process.
- Initiates and coordinates goals, deadlines, and projects for their department.
Associate Manager Admin
SORTING HAT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD (UNACADEMY)
Bengaluru
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Leading the entire Administration function for IT-Admin and Projects
- Plan and streamline all administrative procedures
- MIS reporting to the top management Overall Contract and Procurement management include Vendor Development, Negotiation, Issue of Orders, Negotiation, Cost saving and final contract closure and P2P TAT
- Co-ordinating with 26 Departments and fulfilling their requirements in terms of Marketing, Admin, IT and Electrical related requirements
- Category Handled : IT Goods and Services, House Keeping Material, Stationery, Furniture, COVID related equipment's, Gifts Hampers, Common Infra, Electronic Goods etc.
Manager Purchase
K12 Techno Services Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Heading the CAPEX and OPEX for Orchids The International School 35+ Branches
- Handled end to end all kind of contracts, work orders and service orders related to Transport, Manpower, Housekeeping etc
- Developed distributors and direct manufacturers from all over India for procurement of Books, Uniforms, Shoes, Bags & IT and Admin related goods
- People Management : Handling team of 4 members involved in Purchase and supply chain
- Heading entire S2P Process from Supplier Exploring, RFQ, negotiations, contracting & PO, services & material receipt, vendor payments.
Manager - Sourcing & Quality Assurance
Voonik Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Pan India
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Successfully launched our private label brand Gardenia, Kala Laya in ethnic wears category
- Reduced quality returns from 25% to 10% within 5 months by setting up temporary warehouse at multiple locations
- Closely worked with India's top manufacturers of Sarees, Suits, Kurta, Kurti and other Ethnic wears.
Co-founder
Chameleon Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Chameleon Media Solutions Pvt
- Ltd is India's growing company enabling e-commerce business solutions for Manufacturers, sellers & brand aggregators
- People Management : Team size was 12 persons
- Account Management of Flipkart prime vendors
- On boarded approx
- 3000 new vendors across category.
- Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
- Implemented cost-saving measures throughout all areas of the organization.
- Oversaw accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Organized events such as conferences, trade shows, seminars.
Vendor Consultant
Flipkart India Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
04.2013 - 05.2015
- New Vendor Acquisition across category
- Arranged class room training for approx
- 5000 vendors across India
- Quality Check process setup across category.
- Analyzed vendor performance data to identify areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and laws governing vendor relationships.
- Created reports summarizing key metrics related to vendor activities.
- Provided guidance on best practices for working with third-party vendors.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship & Marketing (Regular Classroom Program) -
Amity Business School
Noida, India05.2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Converting ideas into companies
- Sourcing best products in reasonable price
- Out of the box thinking
- Business Expansion ideas
- Training & Development
- Team Management
- Business Development
- Procurement
- Purchase and Logistics
- Quality check
- Warehouse Management
- Supply Chain
- Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Demand forecasting
- Strategic Sourcing
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Regional Procurement Head
Aakash Educational Services Ltd.
04.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Procurement (Administration & Facilities)
L&T Edutech ( Business Unit of Larsen and Toubro)
11.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Manager Admin
SORTING HAT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD (UNACADEMY)
08.2020 - 10.2021
Manager Purchase
K12 Techno Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2018 - 08.2020
Manager - Sourcing & Quality Assurance
Voonik Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 11.2018
Co-founder
Chameleon Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Vendor Consultant
Flipkart India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 05.2015
MBA - Entrepreneurship & Marketing (Regular Classroom Program) -
Amity Business School