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Vilas Chavan

Vilas Chavan

Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

Experienced Supplier relationship analyst with over 6+ years of experience in Automotive and IT company. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Proven knowledge of Procurement, Supplier management and Vendor sourcing. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Supply chain management role at your company.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Supplier Relationship Analyst

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current
  • Email Management:Checked day-to-day emails and prioritized them to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Triage Call File Maintenance:Maintained a Triage call file to systematically track all activities related to upcoming license renewals.
  • Stakeholder Communication:Conducted weekly connect sessions with stakeholders, ESM, deal/project owners regarding new-buy/renewal of licenses.
    Provided updates on in-flight and completed activities.
  • Supplier Interaction:Requested quotes from suppliers for renewing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) licenses.
  • Quote Validation:Validated and compared quotes with the previous year's quotes.
  • Procurement Process:Obtained necessary approvals from requestors and approvers.
    Created PR requisitions in Ariba for the procurement of licenses.
  • Invoicing Management:Sent out invoicing instructions to suppliers to ensure timely payments.
  • Invoice Validation:Validated invoices by comparing order copies and invoice copies.
  • Activity Tracking:Created placeholders for completed activities to facilitate tracking of license renewals for the next year.

Purchase Analyst

HCL Technologies
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Purchasing Experience:Extensive experience in purchasing from both Indian and global suppliers.
  • Sourcing Management:Managed RFQ/RFI processes, including quote/cost comparative analysis.
    Developed and maintained a comprehensive vendor database.
    Assisted in vendor qualification to ensure a reliable and qualified supplier base.
  • Contract Management:Evaluated contracts, conducted negotiations, and finalized agreements with suppliers.
    Provided end-to-end support for RFx management processes.
  • Purchasing/Order Management:Facilitated PR to PO conversion and issued POs for Prototype, PPAP, Tooling, and Contract orders.
    Addressed issues related to purchasing, payment, delivery, inspection, warranty, etc.
  • Invoice Reconciliation:Resolved invoice issues and price discrepancies through a cross-functional team approach.
    Ensured timely payments to suppliers.
  • Reporting and Data Analysis:Prepared monthly reports, including Supplier Quality Report, spend analysis, and Supplier reduction analysis.
    Submitted reports to management for strategic decision-making.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Reached out to different cross-functional teams to extract insights about various commodities.

Procurement Executive

IS Infotech Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Cultivated strong vendor relationships, skillfully negotiating optimal terms for purchases.
  • Established and negotiated contracts to secure advantageous pricing and delivery structures.
  • Assisted buyers in their daily activities and efficiently handled assigned ad-hoc duties.
  • Initiated RFI/RFQ processes, ensuring thorough follow-up with vendors for timely quotations.
  • Collected quotations from various vendors and prepared a comprehensive comparative analysis of statements.
  • Analyzed part information to propose the appropriate segment during the procurement process.
  • Managed supplier communication, prepared presentations, and generated detailed reports.
  • Followed up with suppliers to facilitate the signing and timely return of contracts, ensuring the completion of the procurement cycle.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Vemana Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
07.2017

Skills

  • Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic Sourcing, RFx processes, Negotiation, Contract Management
  • Category Management: Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Reduction
  • Data Analysis: Excel, Tableau, Power BI
  • Tools & Systems: SAP MM, SAP Ariba, SAP HANA, SAP Fieldglass
  • Communication: Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Optimization: Continuous Improvement, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Issue Resolution
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Performance Evaluation

Accomplishments

  • I am thrilled to share that I was honored with the 'Great Start New Joiner Encore Award' from Accenture for the first quarter of 2023, recognizing my outstanding contributions and dedication as a new member of the team.
  • Collaborating seamlessly within a team, I successfully validated 15,000 invoices for Google and 27,000 invoices for Amazon. This accomplishment underscores my meticulous attention to detail and showcases my efficiency in managing large-scale invoice processing for these esteemed companies.
  • I played a pivotal role in cost optimization by implementing rigorous invoice validation processes, resulting in savings exceeding $10 million.
  • I received appreciation from the Ecosystem Supplier Relationship Manager for my strong leadership skills, which contributed to successful savings initiatives and efficient supplier relationship management.
  • I successfully automated the Triage call Excel file, leading to significant time savings of 6 hours per month.
  • I was recognized by management for fostering positive behavior, which in turn contributed to increased collaboration within the team.
  • I received recognition for my exceptional contributions to the Semiconductor Crisis Project, where I spearheaded the distribution of survey forms to over 700 global suppliers. Through persistent follow-ups, we achieved an impressive 80% response rate, effectively identifying and mitigating risks associated with the availability of semiconductors across various suppliers worldwide.
  • I significantly enhanced operational efficiency by devising streamlined methods and implementing automation solutions, including the development of Excel macros. These initiatives resulted in a remarkable time savings of nearly 11 hours per month.

Certification

  • Udemy Certified Strategic Cost Management.
  • Udemy Certified Operations and Supply chain management.
  • Udemy Certified Microsoft Power BI.
  • Udemy Certified SAP (MM)- Material Management.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Kannada
Advanced (C1)

Hobbies

Volunteer Work:

  • Demonstrates a commitment to community and social causes.

Sports/Physical Activities:

  • Indicates an active and health-conscious lifestyle.
  • Team sports can showcase teamwork and collaboration.

Travel:

  • Suggests an openness to new experiences and cultures.

Work Availability

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

Supplier Relationship Analyst

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current

Purchase Analyst

HCL Technologies
03.2019 - 03.2022

Procurement Executive

IS Infotech Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Vemana Institute of Technology
Vilas Chavan