VIJAY AMIRTHARAJ M
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Sourcing Specialist with proven expertise at ASSISTANT MANAGER in vendor management and cost negotiation. Successfully optimized inventory management and enhanced supply chain efficiency through strategic vendor evaluations and proactive negotiations. Proficient in ERP systems and skilled in cross-functional collaboration, driving significant improvements in material supply and compliance.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist armed with skills in procurement, negotiation and supplier management. Boasts experience in optimizing supply chain processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and developing strategic sourcing plans. Possess strong analytical skills coupled with ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Demonstrated success in driving change and delivering results in past roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (VENDOR PARTS)
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Chennai
08.2022 - Current
- Vendor evaluation,re-evaluation, vendor rating,QMS, Vendor cluster, Subcontracting and bought out parts sourcing activities.
- Optimized nesting of sheet metal parts, Subcontracting operations, Vendor management, Enquiry management, Purchase order management, Costing, negotiations, Inventory management, NPD and New vendor development
- Proactively looking and negotiating for bulk requirements ,Ensuring the material supply to customers at required MRD by maintaining OTIF
- Forecasted ongoing demand for goods and services, resulting in improved inventory management
- ITR-ensuring timely payments to external stakeholders
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of procurement activities and supplier interactions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Coimbatore, India 06.2019 - 05.2022
Mechanical Engineering
PANIMALAR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
Chennai, India 05.2016 - 05.2019
ALPHA MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Vendor management
- Cost negotiation
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimization
- Ms office( excel vba ,word, power point,power BI
- AUTOCAD
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Traveller
- Team player
- Gamer
HOBBIES
- Gamer
- Traveller
- Listening to music
- Team player
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (VENDOR PARTS)
ASSISTANT MANAGER
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
06.2019 - 05.2022
Mechanical Engineering
PANIMALAR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
05.2016 - 05.2019
ALPHA MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL