Ruchi Chauhan
Ghaziabad
Summary
Results-driven Senior Purchase Manager with over 11 years of experience in cost reduction, procurement optimisation, and supplier relationship management in the tech industry. Specialises in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and budget management. Successfully manages end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials while minimising costs. Builds strong vendor partnerships and streamlines operations to enhance productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchase Manager
BLS E-Services Pvt. Ltd
noida
12.2025 - Current
- Led procurement teams, streamlined purchasing processes, and ensured efficient supply chain operations.
- Directed procurement and purchasing operations across the organisation and 284 project locations, guaranteeing timely availability of materials, products, and services at optimal cost and quality.
- Developed procurement strategies, identified vendors, and negotiated with property owners.
- Maintained supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies and budget requirements.
- Works closely with finance, operations, and project teams to optimize inventory and reduce procurement costs.
- Handling RFQs/RFPs, contract negotiations, purchase order management, and maintaining procurement records.
- Sourced IT equipment, achieving 15% cost reduction.
- As Senior Purchase Manager I have to monitor market trends, evaluate supplier performance.
Senior Purchase Manager
BLS E-Services Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Identified potential suppliers and researched industry trends to inform procurement decisions.
- Managed supplier base to ensure quality standards and foster long-term relationships.
- Developing long-term relationships with suppliers.
- Sourced IT equipment to support project requirements.
- Working with other departments, such as finance, marketing, and accounting, as well as external vendors.
- Producing reports to share with management.
Purchase Manager
TRAFIKSOL ELECTROMECHNICAL PVT. LTD.
noida
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes, explored new vendors to identify cost and quality improvements, negotiated contracts, and maintained master price list that contributed to 10% improvement in procurement efficiency.
- Evaluate quotes from multiple vendors to secure optimal terms, achieving a 12% cost reduction on average per procurement cycle, and place orders with 95% on-time delivery performance.
- Sourced electrical and IT & ATMS products, planned procurement based on forecasts, and floated RFQs/RFPs, achieving 10% reduction in procurement lead times annually.
- Assign team roles, supervise operations, suggest process improvements based on data analysis, and build strong vendor relationships, leading to a 15% increase in vendor satisfaction scores.
- Update delivery statuses promptly, maintain a well-organized system of records, process payments accurately, and send weekly tracking reports to project and finance teams, ensuring 100% report accuracy.
Purchase Manager
OM SAI ELECTRICAL
delhi
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Efficiently manage procurement process, achieving 98% on-time delivery performance and negotiating pricing to save 15% annually.
- Strategically source Electrical and IT products, achieving an average cost reduction of 12% annually through competitive RFQs/RFPs and preferential pricing.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured 100% audit compliance while managing vendor invoicing and payments with 99% accuracy.
- Coordinated logistics for issuance of Proforma Invoices (PI), ensuring 100% adherence to client delivery schedules.
- Provided detailed reports to project and finance teams, optimising office supply management and overseeing asset tracking to achieve 95% inventory accuracy.
Purchase Manager
Green PC World Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed procurement lifecycle from PO placement to delivery, maintaining on-time delivery performance at 98%.
- Source competitive quotes from new vendors, resulting in an average of 15% cost reduction per procurement cycle.
- Evaluate order values and margins based on attached BOM, achieving 12% average margin improvement annually.
- Processed BOM requisitions from Sales team, ensuring alignment with client needs.
Procurement Head
Infrovate Consulting & Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Negotiated contracts and terms with suppliers, achieving annual cost savings of up to 10%.
- Implemented vendor management strategies to strengthen supplier relationships and ensure reliable delivery schedules.
- Analysed market trends and conducted supplier evaluations to identify new vendors and enhance procurement processes.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Finance and Operations to optimize inventory levels and minimize procurement lead times.
Assistant Procurement Manager
Tech Wizard IT Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Negotiated contract terms and pricing with suppliers to enhance payment terms and achieve cost efficiencies.
- Collaborated with engineering and product development teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
- Coordinated with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications, ensuring accurate fulfilment of requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement solutions, achieving significant annual savings.
Purchase Executive
Microvolt System
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Assist in sourcing and procurement activities for required goods and services.
- Evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
- Assist in preparing purchase orders and invoices for processing and payment.
Education
3 Years Diploma - Computer Science
Kalpana Chawla Government Polytechnic Collage
Ambala, Haryana06-2010
12th - Arts
Govt. Senior Secondary School
Yamuna Nagar, Uttar Pradesh03-2006
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Budgeting
- Budget control
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Supplier negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier performance evaluation
- RFP
- RFQ
- ERP Systems
- TMS
- Inventory Management
- Material Requirements Planning
- Team Leadership
- Negotiations
- Negotiation and communication
- Supplier relationship building
- Inventory management
- Material Requirements Planning
Custom Section
- Listening music
- Gardening
- Travelling
- Cooking
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-chauhan-a4880b120
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Senior Purchase Manager
BLS E-Services Pvt. Ltd
12.2025 - Current
Senior Purchase Manager
BLS E-Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2024 - 12.2024
Purchase Manager
TRAFIKSOL ELECTROMECHNICAL PVT. LTD.
07.2021 - 08.2024
Purchase Manager
OM SAI ELECTRICAL
10.2020 - 06.2021
Purchase Manager
Green PC World Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 09.2020
Procurement Head
Infrovate Consulting & Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2016 - 02.2019
Assistant Procurement Manager
Tech Wizard IT Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2016
Purchase Executive
Microvolt System
03.2013 - 06.2015
3 Years Diploma - Computer Science
Kalpana Chawla Government Polytechnic Collage
12th - Arts
Govt. Senior Secondary School