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SAJALA K

Bangalore

Summary

Procurement professional with over 12 years of expertise in procurement and logistics. Currently serves as a Logistics Sourcing Analyst at IBM, focusing on optimizing supply chain processes. Proven track record in cost reduction and supplier relationship management. Strong analytical skills applied to enhance procurement strategies and drive operational efficiency.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics sourcing Analyst

IBM

Bangalore

10.2024 - Current

Ocean And Air freight - Individual Contributor
Region : Europe , Middle east , Africa and Pakistan
Executing spot buying for logistics services to meet urgent transportation needs across various modalities.
Negotiated competitive rates with both approved and new logistics providers to guarantee service availability.
Analyzed shipment requirements to optimize transport solutions based on weight, volume, and urgency.
Ensured compliance with procurement policies through thorough documentation of all spot buys.
Maintained comprehensive records of spot buying activities and vendor performance evaluations.
Developed a reliable carrier base through systematic post-shipment provider assessments.
Monitored freight service providers' performance metrics, achieving substantial savings while maintaining service standards.
Collaborated with finance and factories to process purchase orders and address invoice discrepancies.

SME

Bayer

10.2022 - 10.2024

Allocating PRs, SDTs, Snow tickets and other activities with in the team on a daily basis
Ensure team exceeds TAT and accuracy of assigned volumes through proper production planning
Create & release purchase orders
Help team to resolve the queries and challenges if they have any .
Communication and collaboration with Sourcing, Content Management and
Country partners.
Quality checks - Daily, Weekly and Monthly.
Process order confirmations of suppliers according to process guidelines.
Communication and alignment with Requisitioners in case of deviations
within order confirmations
Approving Price mismatch approval requests.
Process Overbooking requests.
Monitoring PO Output error.
Resolving Push Fail Error PRs.
Attending high priority Smartdesk tickets and providing a solution with in 24
hours.
Conducting process review (twice in a week) meetings and ensure the closure
of requisitions without delay.
Act as a first point of contact for all requisitioning, purchasing and payment
inquiries of high importance.
Provide system support & trainings to users and procurement professionals
via phone, mail or online
Conducting regular process reviews & take complete ownership of the
processes, identify gaps & help the team to fix it.
Solve the process issues within the Procurement Operations.
To ensure all reporting activities are done on time with accuracy.
Adhering to Compliance Requirement of the Process.
Providing data for procurement reporting.
Assisting direct level manager in weekly KPI reporting.

Sr Analyst

Conduent Business Services

09.2018 - 10.2022

Procurement of items as per Client request - Vendor evaluation and Conserve the Approved Vendor Directory (Pro-Trac) by assessing Supplier Quotation & previous supply of the Vendor
Verifying criteria like Price, Quantity, Quality, Payment terms, Inco-terms, Service & conditions
Searching the Vendor for the particular Material required & Getting the Quotation from them
Choose best Vendor Regarding Price, Quality, delivery & payment terms (out of 3 to 4 Vendors)
Issue PO to the Best Vendor
Training new joiners & monitoring their performance to ensure high standards of quality & service
Handling customer queries through E-mails and phone calls
Analyze and provide Resolution for the unresolved or pending Requests
Handling various value-added functions like Quality Check, Process Improvement Audits, as well as processing of orders and ensure the timely delivery of parts and services to the GM plants
Negotiate with suppliers on pricing and payment terms
Excellent in managing processes, Queries and Escalations
Able to maintain a problem solving attitude when under pressure.

Sr . Analyst

Accenture

05.2016 - 09.2018

Understand requirements of requestor
Requesting for quote from supplier and follow up with the supplier
Negotiating quote and get, it approved from requestor
Follow up with other approvers of PR and Create purchase order
Amend purchase order as per the requirements
Payment terms: Review the documents to set up payment terms for new supplier
Negotiate contracts and payment terms with suppliers as per requirements.

Sr. Assosciate

Xerox Services

09.2014 - 04.2016

Perform buying activities to support the creation of purchase order contracts for client within Indirect Purchasing
The team members serve as Buyers and perform all buying activities that culminate in issuance of purchase order to vendors
This includes sending Request for Quotes, validating quotations, Quality check and generating various reports
Monitor and track the aged requests to ensure completion
Initiate all the actions for the resolution of issues during the buying process
Maintain a close loop process for critical requests by closely interacting with the plant requestors and suppliers
Negotiating Rates with Vendors/Suppliers
Negotiating NET Payment Terms with the vendors/suppliers
Scheduling and conducting regular plant meetings as per organization's needs
Ensuring that expectations regarding the materials are met (which are requested on urgent basis)
Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices
Creation of RFQ
Sourcing of Price Quotation from Suppliers all over the world
Price Negotiation
PO Creation
Vendor on boarding Formalities & Request for any changes in Supplier Information.

Education

B.E (ECE) -

V.S.B.Engg. College, Karur

01.2008

Higher Secondary -

H.S.S Sreekrishnapuram

01.2004

SSLC -

A.K.N.M.M.A Memorial H.S Kattukulam

01.2002