Vignesh Kadirvel
Senior Procurement/Sourcing Analyst
Hosur,TN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Sourcing Analyst with a proven track record at OpenText & DXC, adept in global sourcing & procurement and negotiation skills. Excelled in cost optimization, achieving significant savings, and enhancing vendor relationships. Expert in SAP MM and Ariba ezbuy, with a knack for strategic sourcing and stakeholder management. At DXC Technology, my focus has been on enhancing procurement efficiency through meticulous supplier performance management and contract negotiations. With a solid grasp of SAP products, I've effectively navigated complex purchasing processes, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and financial objectives. My approach to procurement hinges on rigorous market research and strategic vendor selection, significantly impacting cost-savings and quality control. Collaboration is key; alongside my team, we've resolved procurement discrepancies timely and spearheaded process improvements, showcasing our commitment to operational excellence and fiscal prudence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Business Analyst, SOX Compliance
Mphasis
04.2025 - Current
- Working on the HP MPS Legacy project as an approver for all the service tickets submitted in the HPNow tool.
- Presented analytical findings to senior leadership, driving informed decision making across the organization.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Working on the SAP T-codes for checking the updates done by the CA team based on the customer inputs or requirements.
- Coordinating with the compliance team on the process updates and the guidelines.
- Responsible for complete India region Legacy HPnow Tickets involving multiple clients.
- Developed robust training materials to support employee development and enhance understanding of system changes.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Led team meetings to review progress, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies for overcoming challenges.
Senior Sourcing Analyst
OpenText
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Operational Sourcing for Marketing and Facilities Commodities: Managed sourcing activities for marketing and facilities-related commodities, ensuring timely procurement and optimal cost- efficiency.
- Data Management and Team Coordination: Compiled and consolidated productivity data trackers, effectively assigning requests to team members based on workload and expertise.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and a consistent supply of high-quality products.
- Cost Optimization: Identified and implemented cost-saving opportunities, achieving a significant reduction in procurement expenses, while maintaining product quality.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensured all procurement activities adhered to company policies and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks associated with supplier selection and procurement processes.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilized advanced tools like Excel and Power BI to analyze procurement data, track performance, identify trends, and generate detailed reports for management.
- Contract Management: Initiating the need for a contract by gathering relevant information and defining objectives. Drafting the contract terms and conditions, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding. Finalizing the contract through signatures, making it legally binding. Linking the contract term to the contract workspace.
- Vendor Relationship: Negotiated with supplier for the maximum possible discounts and payment terms reduction. Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods. Finalizing the clauses of the Agreement or SOW matching the OpenText Standards.
Sourcing and Procurement Analyst
Theerah Cosmetics
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware, and software needs.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Reduced order processing time with the implementation of a centralized procurement system.
- Managed supplier selection process, ensuring optimal quality, pricing, and delivery terms were met.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry, and receiving.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
Senior Procurement Analyst
DXC Technologies India Private Limited
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed and monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Conducted market research, identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts.
- Evaluated bids from multiple vendors to select the most cost-effective option based on quality of materials or services provided.
- Ensured that procurement processes are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities including purchase orders, invoices, deliveries.
- Resolved any discrepancies related to pricing, quantity or quality of delivered items in a timely manner.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing procurement processes and implemented changes as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments such as finance, operations, IT, to ensure smooth flow of procurement activities.
- Monitored stock levels on an ongoing basis and placed orders when necessary.
- Reviewed vendor proposals and quotes regularly to ensure competitive pricing is maintained.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in their daily duties related to procurement activities.
- Created detailed reports outlining costs associated with various procurement projects and initiatives.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Managed internal procurement database for updates and content changes.
- Analyzed past spending trends, identified cost savings opportunities and prepared reports for management review.
- Individual performer handling multiple client PO requirements based on the US Region.
- Analyzing and Processing purchase requisitions for multiple clients as per their requirements both HW & SW using the SAP ARIBA Ezbuy tool
- Handling multiple projects on purchasing large amount of PCs
- Quality checking of all the purchase requisitions processed by the team member
Senior Procurement Analyst
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler Group LLC)
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Creating PRs for Hardware’s/Software’s/Maintenance/Labor orders
- Handling the Finance team reports for goods receipt and Invoice receipts
- Handling all Contract orders & focusing cost saving on the renewals
- Maintaining the status of requisitions, contracts, and services
- Monitoring the approval workflow, PO issuance and expediting of goods.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in their daily duties related to procurement activities.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Communicated effectively with internal stakeholders regarding supply chain issues or delivery delays.
- Assessed supplier capacity and capability to meet organizational requirements.
Purchase Engineer
Paracoat Products Limited
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Materials Planning as per the requirements and ensuring timely implementation of the Materials
- Responsible for the Purchase Order conversion Process
- Responsible for the Order acknowledgement and Proforma Invoice documentation Process
- Plan and manage inventory levels of materials
- Preparation of Bill of Materials in the system
- Part of New product development for ECOMET & TAFE
- Coordinating with the stores relating Stock maintenance
- Coordinating with the logistic team for the shipping related issues the FCA Management.
- Awarded the best team of RGBSI for Continuous two years.
- Achieved cost saving assistance by vendors in procurement materials.
- Appreciated many times by the Supervisor onsite for the problem-solving skills.
- Awarded the highest PR and GR processor in a short term.
- Achieved closing nearly 15 million of the Open values of the finance team report.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
Hosur04-2012
Skills
Procurement processes
Supplier relationship management
Material planning
Vendor evaluation
Strategic sourcing
Global sourcing
Category management
Purchasing processes
New vendor setup
Materials tracking
ERP systems proficiency
Written and verbal communication
Productivity tracker development
Proficient in SAP and ARIBA
Price negotiation
Timeline
Senior Associate Business Analyst, SOX Compliance
Mphasis
04.2025 - Current
Senior Sourcing Analyst
OpenText
10.2024 - 03.2025
Sourcing and Procurement Analyst
Theerah Cosmetics
01.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Procurement Analyst
DXC Technologies India Private Limited
02.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Procurement Analyst
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler Group LLC)
01.2015 - 12.2019
Purchase Engineer
Paracoat Products Limited
01.2013 - 01.2014
Mechanical Engineering
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering