SANTHIYA M
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Procurement GBS Specialist with extensive global procurement optimization experience. Skilled in technology-driven cost savings and operational efficiency. Strong analytics, communication, and stakeholder management. Committed to exceptional results and organizational compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist (Buyer)
Flex India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
2015.02 - Current
- Procured electronic and mechanical components via ERP, MRP, shortage, and forecast reports.
- Managed $38M spend across 110 suppliers and 8+ customers.
- Established effective communication channels for customer relations management.
- Demonstrated extensive market knowledge and cross-functional experience.
- Introduced and executed metrics and KPIs for enhanced financial reporting.
- Conducted thorough research and due diligence for prompt issue resolution.
- Collaborated with management to achieve expense targets and enhance supplier performance.
Education
B.E (ECE) -
Kanchi Pallavan Engg college(Anna University)
2014-05
Skills
- Procurement/Global Sourcing
- Forecasting/POAN/BI Analysis
- BOM Operation Analysis
- Purchase Order Creation
- New Product Development
- Process Improvement
- Supplier Performance Metrics (SPQ/MOQ/Price)
- Dispute Resolution
- KPI/OTD Metrics
- Accounts Payable Support
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Logistics/Incoterm Management
- Inventory/Shortage Management
- Defect Material Handling
- RTV/RMA/Rework/MRB Processes
- Relationship Management (Site/Customer/Vendor)
- SOP/ECN/MCO/EOL Management
- Presentation/Documentation
- BAAN ERP/MicroStrategy
- Root Cause Analysis
- SPOC Activities/Team Building
Roles And Responsibilities
- Execute new buy activities based on MRP, resolving issues promptly.
- Ensure timely order confirmations and resolve procurement issues.
- Expedite parts to prevent production downtime and stockouts.
- Analyze supplier feedback and demand corrective action plans.
- Conduct spot buys to meet immediate demand.
- Monitor quality and negotiate replacements with suppliers.
- Coordinate with accounts payable and engineering departments.
- Manage customs clearance and inbound logistics.
- Handle crisis situations and excess inventory control.
- Conduct supplier selection processes and oversee sourcing operations.
- Manage defect issues and scrap material handling.
- Ensure smooth Procure to Pay (P2P) cycle and invoice processing.
- Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.
- Procurement focus on electronics, electrical, and mechanical products.
Process Enhancements
- Collaborated with teams of 4 to 6 members in SGA and Kaizen development.
- Introduced macro implementation for automatic schedule updates, saving 60 mins and $150/week.
- Led initiatives to address MRP vs POAN mismatches, resulting in $1M/week savings.
- Co-led efforts to implement automated email notifications for inventory on-hold, saving 1 hr and $100/week.
- Implemented automated email notifications for CLPPV orders, saving 30 mins and $100/week.
Accomplishments
- Won Titanium award for successful NPI project completions.
- Received Team award for $2M inventory savings.
- Acknowledged with Pat on the Back awards for shortage resolution during demand spikes.
- Achieved Platinum award for process improvement on unconfirmed metrics.
Timeline
Procurement Specialist (Buyer)
Flex India Pvt Ltd
2015.02 - Current
B.E (ECE) -
Kanchi Pallavan Engg college(Anna University)
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