Mar 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Developed and executed procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Spearheaded procurement for 25+ turnkey interior projects worth ₹ 2Cr+ cumulatively.
• Reduced material procurement costs by 5% through competitive sourcing and supplier re-negotiation.
• Coordinated with design, finance, and execution teams to forecast and fulfill material demand for 35+ SKUs
• Managed POs, vendor contracts, and compliance documentation.
• Improved supplier on-time delivery rate from 78% to 95% within 2 months
• Oversaw inventory levels and ensured timely stock replenishment.
• Resolved supply chain disruptions, delays, and quality issues.

Aug 2021 – Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Managed procurement and planning for 12+ residential and commercial projects, with an annual material spend of over ₹5 Crores.
• Ensured timely release of schedules, POs, and material deliveries
• Achieved 15% cost reduction in procurement by implementing vendor benchmarking and alternate sourcing.
• Controlled administration and operational expenses through planning.
• Conducted weekly contractor performance reviews, resulting in a 20% increase in compliance with work schedules
• Introduced returnable packaging for critical materials, reducing waste and saving ₹7 Lakhs annually
• Maintained purchase records, pricing, and supplier data for budgeting.

Nov 2013 – Mar 2021 · 7 yrs 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Oversaw operations of 3 mineral plants with an annual production of ₹15 Cr+
• Increased production efficiency by 30% through lean planning and resource allocation.
• Reduced monthly material costs by 18% through supplier audits and contract renegotiations.
• Managed monthly sourcing budgets and material utilization plans.
• Coordinated logistics and export of over 1,500 MT of minerals/month across 3 countries.
• Led a team of 35 staff and workers, reducing operational disputes by 90% and improving team retention.
• Managed CAPEX inventory worth ₹1.5 Cr+ with accurate stock reporting.

Dec 2010 – Apr 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Goa · On-site

• Supported planning and production activities in a mine producing 1,200+ MT/month
• Implemented inventory tracking system, reducing stock discrepancies by 40%.
• Facilitated compliance reporting with 100% accuracy, leading to smooth statutory inspections.
• Monitored material utilization, reducing slow-moving inventory by 15% in 6 months.