Younas K K
Aluva
Summary
Accomplished Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist with 12 years of experience in cost optimisation, international sourcing, and inventory management within plastics manufacturing. Managed end-to-end import/export operations and mitigated supply chain risks while leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Navision to enhance workflows. Developed strong global supplier relationships, achieving significant cost reductions and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Vajra Plastics
Kerala
05.2014 - Current
- Managed cost strategy through supplier negotiations and budget oversight, ensuring alignment with organisational financial goals.
- Achieved direct annual cost savings by renegotiating multi-year polymer supply contract.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement solutions, achieving significant annual savings.
- Oversaw procurement lifecycle while minimising supply risk.
- Monitored global trends in procurement and supply chain management to stay ahead of industry developments.
- Analysed spending patterns and identified opportunities for cost reduction across various categories.
- Conducted vendor assessments for eco-friendly materials and fair labour practices, enhancing supply chain sustainability and ethical standards.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Coordinated with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications, ensuring accurate fulfilment of requirements.
- Managed inventory levels through strategic procurement planning, avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Optimised delivery schedules and logistical operations for time-effectiveness.
- Purchased supplies with optimum quality for business needs and budget goals.
- Partnered with warehouse and logistics teams to design inventory optimisation protocols.
- Led leadership and mentorship by training and mentoring junior procurement officers.
- Controlled procurement costs to maintain expenditures within allocated budget, contributing to overall fiscal responsibility.
- Owned departmental migration, integration, and ERP reporting alignment to streamline procurement workflows.
- Researched market trends and best practices and adapted procurement strategy to reflect changing landscape.
- Executed buyer directives for purchases and resolved issues with deliveries and quality.
- Maintained clear audit trails and documentation to support multiple business areas.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement solutions, achieving significant annual savings.
Trainer
O/E/N Indian Limited
Thripunithura, India
08.2010 - 06.2011
Education
MBA - Purchase Management & Supply Chain Management
01-2024
BMS - Purchase Management
01-2022
Diploma - Polymer Technology
01-2014
Provisional Trade Certificate - Plastic Processing Operator
01-2010
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Vendor sourcing
- Supply chain optimisation
- Import export management
- Cost management
- Contract compliance
- Sustainable sourcing
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Market analysis
- Market risk analysis
- Material availability
- Tendering expertise
- E-Procurement systems knowledge
- ERP automation
- Excel proficiency
- Team building
- Product knowledge depth
Certification
- Certified International Procurement Professional / Manager (CIPP & CIPM), Blue Ocean Academy, India, BOAIN-STD0922, 2025-01-01, 2030-01-01
- Basic to Advanced Microsoft Excel, LinkedIn Learning, 513822, 2024-11-01
Custom
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Navision (ERP), Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel), English, Fluent, Malayalam, Native, Hindi, Professional Working Proficiency
Languages
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Procurement Officer - Vajra Plastics
05.2014 - Current
Trainer - O/E/N Indian Limited
08.2010 - 06.2011
Indian School of Management and Administration - MBA, Purchase Management & Supply Chain Management
Indian School of Management and Administration - BMS, Purchase Management
Board of Technical Education Kerala - Diploma, Polymer Technology
Government of Kerala Industrial Training Department - Provisional Trade Certificate, Plastic Processing Operator