Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Accomplishments
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Tamil ESWARAN

Tamil ESWARAN

Guduvanchery

Summary

Dynamic Supply Chain and Procurement professional with 11+ years of experience in vendor development, strategic sourcing, and materials management across manufacturing industries. Currently working as Assistant Manager at Larsen & Toubro Ltd., with proven expertise in ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle R12), negotiation, global sourcing, and vendor management. Skilled at driving cost savings, ensuring timely procurement, and building strong supplier relationships to support business goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

L&T RPM
10.2019 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end procurement of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, casting, forging, and fabricated components (domestic & imports).
  • Executed strategic sourcing and vendor development, including qualification, assessment, and global supplier coordination.
  • Ensured on-time PR to PO conversion, conducted commercial evaluation, negotiation, and ordering within allocated budgets.
  • Coordinated with engineering, design, and quality teams for technical clarifications, ECO changes, and supplier quality concerns.
  • Monitored manufacturing progress at supplier sites, expedited critical parts, and ensured timely delivery for assembly schedules.
  • Implemented cost analysis and standardized processes to achieve procurement efficiency and cost savings.
  • Coordinated with accounts for supplier payments, invoicing, and financial settlements.
  • Built and maintained long-term vendor relationships to strengthen supply reliability and mitigate risks.

Engineer – Procurement

India Pistons Ltd.
10.2013 - 10.2019
  • Handled procurement of direct materials including pistons, piston rings, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, liners, and other automotive components.
  • Identified and qualified new vendors in domestic and international markets, evaluating their technical and capacity capabilities.
  • Conducted commercial evaluations, price negotiations, and ordering within budget to ensure cost efficiency.
  • Coordinated with finance for supplier payments, rejection issues, and financial settlements.
  • Complaint rectification and after-sales service support for procurement-related issues.
  • Managed customer Performed vendor evaluation, rating, and corrective actions for underperforming suppliers.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings and executed reciprocal business partnerships with key suppliers.
  • Planned and monitored material requirements based on marketing and production schedules.
  • Conducted price reviews for domestic and imported materials and updated price lists periodically.
  • Developed long-term vendor partnerships to ensure consistent quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Reviewed and managed inventory norms to maintain optimum inventory levels.

Education

BE - Mechanical Engineering

TEC (Anna University)
Trichy
01.2013

HSC - undefined

Z.K.M Matric Hr. Sec. School
Bodinayakannur
01.2009

SSLC - undefined

Z.K.M Matric Hr. Sec. School
Bodinayakannur
01.2007

Skills

  • Procurement & Sourcing
  • Vendor Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Cost Management
  • ERP & Tools
  • Project & Process Management
  • Quality & Compliance
  • Interpersonal & Soft Skills
  • ERP Tools
  • SAP MM, Oracle R12, Smart Source ERP
  • Productivity Tools
  • MS Excel (Advanced – Data Extraction & Analysis)
  • AI & Automation Tools
  • Automated Excel Data Extraction & Reporting using AI/Smart tools
  • AI-driven Vendor Delivery Performance Rating & Evaluation
  • Automated Email Communication & Follow-ups for procurement workflow
  • Sales monitoring
  • Budget assistance
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Team building
  • Performance evaluation
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Compliance
  • Customer relations
  • Cost control
  • Performance reviewing
  • Cost reduction

LANGUAGES

English
Tamil
Kannada

Accomplishments

  • Reduced procurement cost by 12% through vendor consolidation.
  • Onboarded 15+ new global suppliers for critical components.
  • Improved on-time delivery from 85% to 99% by streamlining vendor follow-ups.

Disclaimer

I certify that the particulars given above are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

L&T RPM
10.2019 - Current

Engineer – Procurement

India Pistons Ltd.
10.2013 - 10.2019

BE - Mechanical Engineering

TEC (Anna University)

HSC - undefined

Z.K.M Matric Hr. Sec. School

SSLC - undefined

Z.K.M Matric Hr. Sec. School

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