Jeyasurya Kumar — Operations Associate
I’m a Senior Purchase Engineer at Saint-Gobain India (Grindwell Norton) with over 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier development, managing both domestic and global sourcing across categories like chemicals, fillers, ORMs and velcro cloth. I’ve successfully handled sourcing across India and collaborated with global supplier networks to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable procurement. My approach blends data-driven decision-making with a strong understanding of supplier capabilities and market dynamics. Key Achievements: - Delivered ₹40MN+ cost savings through strategic negotiations, e-auctions & indigenization in the year 2024. - Reduced inflation by 5.5% in key chemical categories via vendor re-alignment - Lowered single-source risk by 8% through supplier diversification - Led Ecovadis & Smeta audits aligned with Green Deal goals - Drove CO₂ reduction initiatives under Saint-Gobain’s Supplier Sustainability Charter Awards & Recognition: - Gold Award – 2024, Saint-Gobain India (for cost savings in chemicals & fillers) - Recognized for High Impact Savings in multiple categories across Bangalore & Mumbai units Tools & Platforms: SAP ERP · Power BI · Micro Strategy · E-Auction Tools Strengths: Strategic Sourcing · Global Supplier Development · Risk Mitigation I believe procurement goes beyond transactions—it's about building strategic partnerships that create long-term value and competitive advantage.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist in the Manufacturing sector with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 3 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Pricing Negotiations
- Procurement
Career Highlights
- Delivered ₹40MN+ cost savings through strategic negotiations.
- Reduced inflation by 5.5% in key chemical categories.
- Lowered single-source risk by 8% through supplier diversification.
Work Experience
Grindwell Norton Ltd
Senior Engineer - Purchase (1 yr)
Engineer - Purchase (1 yr 5 mos)
Engineer Trainee (1 yr)
Internship Trainee (6 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Coimbatore Institute of Technology