Jeyasurya Kumar

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist in the Manufacturing sector with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management.

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Core Skills

Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementPricing NegotiationsProcurement

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsCategory ManagementMicrosoft ExcelNew Vendor DevelopmentPurchasingSAP ERPSpend AnalysisSupplier Management

About

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.

Experience

Grindwell norton ltd

4 roles

Senior Engineer - Purchase

Promoted

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr

  • Leading strategic sourcing for chemicals, fillers & ORMs across 4 units.
  • Reduced single-source risk through alternate vendor development & cost savings.
  • Initiated sustainability audits (Ecovadis, Smeta) with key suppliers.
  • Driving CO₂ reduction initiatives under the Supplier Green Deal strategy.
  • Utilizing SAP & Power BI for spend analysis and procurement insights.
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNew Vendor DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

Engineer - Purchase

Promoted

Oct 2023Mar 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Managed sourcing of critical raw materials with a focus on risk mitigation.
  • Reduced inflation by 5.5% through vendor re-alignment & cost control strategies.
  • Built a centralized vendor network across 3 plants for procurement efficiency.
  • Onboarded alternate suppliers to diversify sourcing base and reduce dependency.
Pricing NegotiationsSAP ERPStrategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNew Vendor Development

Engineer Trainee

Oct 2022Oct 2023 · 1 yr

  • Developed sourcing strategies using Kraljic Matrix & Porter’s Five Forces.
  • Converted strategic items to commodities by identifying cost drivers.
  • Supported vendor indigenization to reduce lead times and lower costs.
  • Created one-pagers and category strategy documents to guide decisions.
ProcurementStrategic Sourcing

Internship Trainee

Apr 2022Oct 2022 · 6 mos

  • Supported sourcing activities in the chemicals & fillers category.
  • Collected supplier data, conducted benchmarking, and performed cost analysis.
  • Coordinated with R&D and procurement to align specs and sourcing plans.
  • Gained hands-on experience with SAP ERP and vendor onboarding documentation.
  • Prepared initial spend reports for potential local sourcing opportunities.
Supplier ManagementCategory ManagementProcurementSpend AnalysisPurchasing

Education

Coimbatore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Chemical Engineering

Jan 2018Jan 2022

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