Yugandhar Kudipudi
Chennai
Summary
Experienced commodity sourcing professional with hands-on expertise in supplier evaluation, purchase order management, and vendor negotiation across Nigeria’s agricultural supply chain.
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Harmony Agro
Lagos
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated procurement of cashew, soy, and sesame from various regions across Nigeria to ensure quality supply.
- Collaborated with quality lead to streamline communication among sellers, groups, and warehouse teams during procurement.
- Managed purchasing for agricultural inputs, raw materials, and farm supply needs at Harmony Agro.
- Reviewed supplier quotes and negotiated pricing for seeds, fertilizer, and equipment orders.
- Prepared purchase orders and tracked approvals through Harmony Agro procurement workflows.
Purchase Consultant for Commodities
Business
Lagos
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Consulted on procurement of commodities for multiple companies, driving successful negotiations and securing favorable terms.
- Advised Business leaders on process improvement and strategic planning.
- Analyzed client needs and business requirements for solution development.
- Prepared reports and presentations for stakeholder decision-making.
Purchase Manager
Pillai and Co
Ernakulam
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Procured raw cashew from Ogbomosho, Nigeria, directly from farmers for export to India and Vietnam.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Loyola College
Chennai 05-1996
High School Diploma -
PSBB Senior Secondary School
Chennai 04-1993
Skills
- Commodity sourcing
- Supplier evaluation
- Purchase order management
- Quality control
- Microsoft Excel
- Procurement strategy
- Vendor negotiation
- Contract management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Harmony Agro
09.2025 - 01.2026
Purchase Consultant for Commodities
Business
01.2021 - 02.2025
Purchase Manager
Pillai and Co
02.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
Loyola College
High School Diploma -
PSBB Senior Secondary School