Vishnu Hari Pillai
Liverpool
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager with a solid background in supply chain management, project administration, and quality inspection within the mechanical engineering sector. Promoted from Procurement Administrator to Procurement Manager due to demonstrated leadership, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking. Proven track record in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and enhancing supplier relationships. Adept at managing large-scale procurement operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business goals. Previous experience as a Project Administrator and Quality Inspector provides a deep understanding of engineering project workflows, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. Excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
Zenith eco solutions Ltd
03.2024 - Current
- Lead and oversee the procurement team, managing all purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
- Develop and implement strategic procurement processes, focusing on cost reduction, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations
- Analysis market trends, supplier performance, and purchase demand to make data-driven decisions and improve purchasing efficiency
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery of goods and services
- Manage the procurement budget, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and providing regular reporting on cost savings
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments like production, logistics, and finance to meet operational and budgetary needs
- Continuously monitor and optimise inventory levels to avoid overstocking or shortages
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements in all procurement activities
- Lead initiatives to improve procurement policies and systems, leveraging technology to automate and enhance processes
Procurement Administrator
Zenith eco solutions
Liverpool
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain all materials used at the job including all aspects of that usage
- Maintain supply, ingredient, and material inventory control: manage the procurement of goods and services for job operations
- Manage the supply chain logistics for inbound and outbound materials
- Responsible for assisting the Director of Procurement in all purchasing functions
- Maintained effective communication and cooperation with supervisor
- Purchased and administered buys of numerous materials involving short- and long-term contracts in accordance with company procedures and Federal
- Checking invoices and prices from suppliers, logging and updating the tracker system
- Liaising with the accountant team in Scotland
- Make purchase reports and Invoice reports monthly
- Manage all the company fleet, manage van inspections, van handovers and inform any vehicle damages and provide monthly reports on all fleet in and out, damage etc
Care Coordinator
Sunrize health care Ltd
Warrington
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensure that Care Worker Rota's are organized, correctly matched to Clients' needs and well-planned, taking into account travelling time, holiday cover and last minute cancellations
- Provide insight into developing, implementing and executing a successful Operational practice across the Care side of the business
- Resourcing for new care packages and building on existing packages
- Improving and maintaining the continuity of care for new and existing care packages
- Maintain clear, accurate, appropriate and up-to-date digital records for all Clients and Care Workers within your area, using our bespoke system
- Ensure all operations are Company and CQC Compliant
- Arrange training and performance appraisals as required
Project Coordinator
ADSBERRY INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Designed, planned, created, implemented and monitored all aspects of the project
- Maintained strong relationships with external services obtain best or discounted prices for services such as marketing and advertising slots
- Thoroughly evaluated project briefs to determine action plan required that ensured maxim project effectiveness
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
POWER NET DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS
India
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Integrated electro-mechanical components such as displays, switches, cables and connectors
- Coordinated contractors, architects and other project team members to deliver high quality projects within specified time frames
- Researched and analysed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions
- Debugged and troubleshot production tooling and equipment
Quality Inspector
HANCHANG INDIA PVT. LTD.
Kanchipuram
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Ensured all First Article Inspection Requirements from supply chain were adhered to
- Inputted crucial inspection process metrics for trending and monitoring purposes
- Conducted performance tests on products to analyse usability, functions and required improvements
Education
Master's - Procurement logistics and supply chain management
University of Salford
Salford06.2022
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICAL
MG University
Kottayam, Kerala, India01.2018
Higher secondary - CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Central Board of secondary education INDIA
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounting
- Schedule Management
- Project Scheduling
- Adobe Photoshop
- SAP
- Procurement
- ERP systems
- Quality control
- Mechanical inspection
- Cost accounting
Highestlevelofeducation
Master's
Certification
- KITCO, Kochi, India, 08/01/16, Present
- KMML, Chavara, India, 02/01/17, Present
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 6
- Administrative Assistance
- Logistic Support
- Production & Manufacturing
- Transportation Services
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Driving License: AM, B, BE
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Zenith eco solutions Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Procurement Administrator
Zenith eco solutions
01.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator
Sunrize health care Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
ADSBERRY INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.
06.2020 - 02.2021
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
POWER NET DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS
10.2019 - 04.2020
Quality Inspector
HANCHANG INDIA PVT. LTD.
08.2018 - 08.2019
Master's - Procurement logistics and supply chain management
University of Salford
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICAL
MG University
Higher secondary - CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Central Board of secondary education INDIA
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