SARAVANAKUMAR UD
TUTICORIN
Summary
Strategic Deputy Manager with 14 years in procurement and materials management. Led initiatives in contract negotiation, supplier assessment, and process optimization to deliver cost-effective solutions and ensure timely material availability. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency through effective team leadership and cross-departmental collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPUTY MANAGER - PURHASE & STORES
AXLES INDIA LTD - TATA JSR
JHAMSHEDPUR
03.2026 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end purchase and stores operations for JSR Plant, leading a team of five members to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed direct and indirect procurement activities to support uninterrupted production.
- Identified, developed, and evaluated new suppliers to meet business requirements.
- Preparing RFQs, evaluating quotations, and conducting commercial negotiations.
- Identifying, developing, and evaluating new suppliers to meet business requirements.
- Coordinated PPAP activities with suppliers and cross-functional teams in Quality and Engineering to enhance product quality and compliance.
- Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring on-time material deliveries.
- Following up with suppliers to expedite critical materials and prevent line stoppages.
- Planning material requirements and maintaining optimum inventory levels.
- Managing stores operations, including material receipt, storage, issue, and inventory control Chemical.Cutting Tools & Inserts, Fasteners, Safety (PPE) Items, Oils & Lubricants , Jigs & Fixtures , Mechanical Maintenance Spares , Paints , General Plant Consumables & SCRAP Removal
- Coordinating with Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, and Corporate Purchase teams.
- Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for procurement and inventory.
- Executed cost reduction initiatives through effective supplier negotiations and alternative sourcing.
- Supporting new product development and localization activities.
- Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and quality standards.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and optimize inventory management, contributing to operational effectiveness.
DEPUTY MANAGER – SCM (PURCHASE & STORES)
SANKAR SEALING SYSTEMS PVT LTD
CHENNAI
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed procurement processes for various product categories and services.
- Managed procurement processes for diverse product categories, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate contract terms and pricing that enhanced cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to streamline purchasing operations, improving response times.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on procurement best practices and systems usage.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices and contracts.
DEPUTY MANAGER – SCM (PURCHASE & PROCUREMENT)
STANADYNE INDIA PVT LTD
CHENNAI
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Managing the Procurement Team of 5 Team Players for both Imports & Domestic
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely procurement of materials and resources.
- Ensured quality and quantity of shortage parts received from local vendors during weekly and daily MRP processes.
- Identified status of parts (Red, Yellow, Brown, Green) to implement immediate action plans and prevent last-minute surprises.
ASSISTANT MANAGER- MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (MMD)
RANE MADRAS LTD
CHENNAI
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed 2500 local parts across 35 vendors, including press parts, mold parts, and spray & laser parts.
- Handling Imports from Korea for Raw Materials (LG Maker with PC , ABS , PP - 100 Tons / Month ).
- Updated vendor and in-house information to ensure compliance with 4M standards.
- Followed and upheld company norms and ethics consistently.
- Resolved critical situations involving customer plan changes and vendor 4M issues to maintain operational continuity.
- Facilitated vendor adoption of TATA unique branding and implementation of TGP to enhance market sales volume.
SENIOR TEAM MEMBER- PROCUREMENT
TATA MOTORS LTD ( Through GDC & MRC)
CHENNAI
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Led team in implementing operational improvements at TATA MOTORS LTD.
- Managed 400 domestic parts across 80 vendors, including press parts, bought out parts, mold parts, and machining parts.
- Managed logistics for domestic parts, ensuring proper inventory control and vendor communication. around 400 Parts with 80 Vendors of Parts Press Parts ,Bought Out Parts , Mold Parts , Machining Parts.
- Ensured quality and quantity of shortage parts received from local vendors based on weekly and daily MRP.
- Slow Moving / Red Inventory’s Reduction ideas & implementation Plan with Head SCM.
- Coordinated daily workflow to meet production targets and streamline operations.
- Ensure quality and quantity of shortage Parts received from Local Vendors of Weekly & Daily MRP.
- Developed strategies for reducing slow-moving and red inventory through effective management. Reduction ideas & implementation Plan with Head SCM.
ENGINEER- PROCUREMENT
UNIPRES INDIA PVT LTD
CHENNAI
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Planning and controlling supplier orders and procurement of supplier parts – Experience in Sheet metal, trim chassis commodities. Supplier evaluation and revaluation on the basis of Manufacturing facilities/capacity, capability and quality systems
- Prepared monthly inventory reports for local parts, providing projections to top-level management for informed decision-making.
- Analyzed and addressed major variance contributors during PITs (Physical inventories) to enhance accuracy in inventory management.
- Identified and corrected issues like BOM errors, late adoption of design changes, and usage issues with support from relevant teams.
ENGINEER- PROCUREMENT
TECHNICO INDUSTRIES LTD
Chennai
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed the procurement process from start to finish including issuing purchase orders, receiving goods and resolving any discrepancies.
- Monitored stock levels of purchased items and initiated reorders to prevent supply shortages.
- Coordinated shipments of purchased items, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and minimizing delays.
- Coordinated shipment of purchased items ensuring timely delivery according to schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and invoices, supporting compliance with company policy.
Education
Electronic & Communication Engineering - Electronic & Communication Engineering
Samuel Polytechnic College
TUTICORIN05-2012
Skills
- TQM and QIT
- Supplier assessment
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement strategy
- Material scheduling
- Supplier development
- ERP administration
- Process optimization
- TQM & QIT
- Team leadership
- Issue resolution
Accomplishments
- 1. QCC project “Productivity improvement in M&M Cell” during 2021-2022.
2. Received the Best Employee Award for Q3 in FY 2017-2018.
3. Received the Best Buyer Award for South Region - TATA MOTORS LTD - Vice President.
Software to Handle
- SAP MM MODULE
- ERP
- SPICE
MATERIAL HANDLING
- Aluminium Casting
- Steel Casting
- Stainless Steel
- Tubes
- Machining Items
- Fasteners
- Plastic
PERSONAL DATA
Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi
Marital Status: Married
DOB – 20 July, 1992
DECLARATION
I certify that the information furnished above is authentic and complete to the best of my knowledge.
PLACE : JHAMSHEDPUR
DATE :
Timeline
DEPUTY MANAGER - PURHASE & STORES
AXLES INDIA LTD - TATA JSR
03.2026 - Current
DEPUTY MANAGER – SCM (PURCHASE & STORES)
SANKAR SEALING SYSTEMS PVT LTD
03.2024 - 04.2025
DEPUTY MANAGER – SCM (PURCHASE & PROCUREMENT)
STANADYNE INDIA PVT LTD
04.2023 - 02.2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER- MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (MMD)
RANE MADRAS LTD
04.2021 - 03.2023
SENIOR TEAM MEMBER- PROCUREMENT
TATA MOTORS LTD ( Through GDC & MRC)
05.2017 - 03.2021
ENGINEER- PROCUREMENT
UNIPRES INDIA PVT LTD
06.2014 - 04.2017
ENGINEER- PROCUREMENT
TECHNICO INDUSTRIES LTD
05.2012 - 06.2014
Electronic & Communication Engineering - Electronic & Communication Engineering
Samuel Polytechnic College