Shankar V P
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Purchase Manager with a proven track record at Zephh Lifestyle Pvt Ltd, excelling in strategic sourcing and vendor management. Expert in cost reduction strategies and cross-functional collaboration, I successfully optimized supply chain operations, achieving significant efficiencies while mentoring teams to enhance performance and drive process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Manager
Zephh Lifestyle pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2025 - Current
- Established and managed end-to-end supply chain operations for startup, focusing on strategic sourcing and vendor development.
- Guided cross-functional teams through new product development lifecycle, optimizing coordination between design, quality assurance, and sourcing.
- Spearheaded setup of warehouse logistics and installation teams, enhancing material flow and field execution.
- Developed robust vendor management protocols and led price negotiations, achieving cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Collaborated with design and quality teams on value engineering projects, implementing CAPA systems to refine processes and SOPs.
- Mentored team members across sourcing, logistics, and quality functions, fostering a cohesive operational unit.
Assistant manager Sourcing
Reliance Retail Ltd ( Urban ladder)
Bangalore
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Established vendor base and processes for B2B vertical across all regions.
- Developed new products tailored to market needs in North, South, East, and West.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chain costs for B2B sector.
- Conducted price negotiations and finalized vendors based on project specifications.
- Collaborated with technology team to set up efficient B2B system workflows.
- Facilitated internal consumption through strategic business unit setups.
- Cultivated brand partnerships to support UL B2B project requirements.
Sr. Purchase Engineer
Featherlite Products Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2022
- Ensured optimum inventory levels to achieve cost savings without disrupting production.
- Coordinated with suppliers, subcontractors, freight forwarders, stores, quality control, and accounts departments.
- Conducted supplier audits and negotiations to enhance supplier ratings.
- Followed up with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery.
- Checked purchase orders for accuracy and processed releases accordingly.
- Prepared monthly outsourcing production parts schedules to align with procurement plans.
- Managed procurement processes efficiently while prioritizing supplier payment releases.
- Oversaw receipt of components, inspection clearances, and corresponding documentation.
Education
MBA - Supply chain and Logistics Management
Dayanand Sagar University
Bangalore, Karnataka, India06.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Bangalore Technological Institute
Bangalore09.2016
Skills
- Purchasing and sourcing
- Cost management and NPD
- Supplier development
- Subcontract management
- Supply chain and ERP integration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor management
- Inventory optimization
- Procurement processes
- Supplier negotiation
- Product development
- Cost reduction strategies
- Market analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Mentorship development
- Process improvement
- Cost analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Sustainable procurement strategies
Place
Bangalore, Karnataka
Languages
- Hindi
- Kannada
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/14/94
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Music
- Travelling
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Supply Chain Logistics
Expertly support and manage day-to-day purchasing operations, strategically source new vendors and manage existing vendor relationships for all indirect materials & services. Evaluate all Items for import and ensure accuracy in all values and collaborate with customer brokers to provide clearance of imports and maintain required documents.
Profile Snapshot
An outstanding professional with 8.5 years of well-rounded business acumen, committed to continued professional development, along with managerial excellence, by successfully running method-oriented operations and taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvements and optimization, has vast functional experience in all aspects of the value chain, such as procurement, vendor management, and contract management Knowledgeable in business processes related to various industries and related technological strategies in business functions Resourceful and diligent problem solver with strong analytical skills; insightful ability to analyse complex problems to develop corrective action plan with an eye for detail. Effective communicator with a superior ability to establish strategic relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to develop performance-based, low-cost solutions, and negotiate win-win agreements
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Zephh Lifestyle pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Assistant manager Sourcing
Reliance Retail Ltd ( Urban ladder)
10.2022 - 03.2025
Sr. Purchase Engineer
Featherlite Products Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2022
MBA - Supply chain and Logistics Management
Dayanand Sagar University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Bangalore Technological Institute