Venkatraman S
Chennai
Summary
Motivated professional with 7 + years of experience with multiple priorities to keep company running smoothly. Communicative team leader possessing outstanding time management and documentation abilities. Polished in overseeing employee performance and guiding and motivating new talent.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Sourcing
Switch Mobility India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2024 - Current
- Contract & Cost Management
- PO & Costing Settlement
- Cost Savings in VAVE
- Identification of vendors for development activity through strategic
sourcing method considering QCD and Total cost of ownership - Handling of BOM, RFQ, Part Development, Vendor Development and
Quality assurance. - Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
Senior Officer - Sourcing
ISUZU Motors Pvt Ltd
Chennai
11.2022 - 05.2024
- New Quote processing by kicking off the project to Management. Will coordinate with Inter departments to work out a competitive cost at all levels for any new RFQ.
- Provided strategic direction and oversight to staff, ensuring successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for effective operations.
- Conducted performance reviews with direct reports, providing feedback and guidance to improve efficiency.
- Managed complex projects with multiple stakeholders, meeting deadlines on time and under budget.
- Coordinated meetings between departments, facilitating communication between teams.
- Reviewed budgets regularly, adjusting resources as needed based on changing conditions.
- Monitored quality control standards within the department, taking corrective action when necessary.
- Analyze the project competitiveness by studying the market and close.
- RM & Forex Indexing & Analysis
- New price changing and analysis in purchase order for budget planning.
Executive - Purchase
Spark Minda
Chennai
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Negotiated purchase contracts with suppliers to ensure the best prices and terms for company purchases.
- Developed purchasing plans and budgets, monitored actual spending against those plans and budgets, and adjusted as needed.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced total procurement costs by 25%.
- Analyzed vendor quotes to determine which supplier was able to provide the best value for money.
- Reviewed stock levels of purchased items on a daily basis to ensure adequate inventory levels were maintained.
- Monitored product quality from suppliers and took corrective action when necessary.
- Evaluated new products and services offered by vendors for potential cost savings or other benefits to the company.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as engineering, production, finance, accounting, and logistics in order to develop sourcing strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with vendors and suppliers to review supply chain operations and discuss opportunities for improvement.
- Researched new sources of supply in order to expand the company's vendor base.
Education
B.Tech - Automobile Engineering
IIIST University
Chennai07-2021
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
HIET Polytechnic College
Chennai03-2018
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Price & Contract Management
- Vendor Development
- Cost reduction & Localization
- Team Management & Building
- RFQ & QCD
- Project Management
- Succession Planning
- Budgeting and finance
- Cost Control
Accomplishments
- Handling 23 Suppliers New development same time with different
Suppliers for different programs. - Achieved 15% of savings from overall project budget.
- 2% of RMC savings by strategy Planning
- Productivity increase analysis and execution
- 13 New Projects Awarded and Successfully Handover to Regular SOP
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Sourcing
Switch Mobility India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Senior Officer - Sourcing
ISUZU Motors Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - 05.2024
Executive - Purchase
Spark Minda
03.2018 - 11.2022
B.Tech - Automobile Engineering
IIIST University
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
HIET Polytechnic College
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