Anandakumar L Certified Procurement Professional

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of procurement experience.
Expert in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Proven track record in cost reduction initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist in Telecommunications with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.

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Skills

Core Skills

ProcurementStrategic SourcingSupply Chain Management

Other Skills

SAP MMe-procurementPrice analysisprocurement strategiessupplier relationship managementcost reductionproject managementKPI reportingvendor managementVendor SourcingMaterial PlanningNegotiationCost Savings AnalysisOracle 11iPurchasing

About

Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) with 15+ years of working experience in strategic sourcing / Indirect Procurement /P2P/ Material management within valuable knowledge of managing projects, resources and staff in an effective and efficient manner. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of Materials Management, Purchase, Procurement and change management & managing RFX.

Experience

16 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

11 yrs

Current Experience

Samsung r&d institute bangalore- india pvt ltd

3 roles

Senior Manager - Procurement

Promoted

Jul 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

Progressive experience includes: - SAP MM, e-procurement (RFx), Price analysis and SAP PO award
Continuous practice of procurement strategies, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
Strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay , contracts & negotiations, supplier relationship management, cross-functional team leadership, cost reduction,initiatives of process improvements, project management, KPI reporting & metrics
Vendor Sourcing and technical closure of product & services in coordination with Tech Team(IT)
Release RFQs on due time and negotiate best with suppliers & negotiate contracts with suppliers.
Supplier management & administering RFPs. Leading monthly steering committee meetings for project reviews
Creating an annual rate contract for the expected requirement of IT & Admin. dept., for the financial years.
Responsible for on timely procurement and delivery of quality goods as per business needs
Monitoring & analysing vendor rating/feedback continuously; identify trends / patterns & highlight to the management
Global & regional team on alignments for new strategies and forecasting of plans
Cross functional lead for the weekly meeting in terms of best strategies and alliance.
Analysing department level spends & identifying categories through spend analysis (item & vendor wise) to route through the e-sourcing module.
Supplier reaches out based on technical and commercial requirement
Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets
Handling internal customer & external auditors
New vendor development & management
Analysis & reporting of open / close / short closed /cancelled purchase orders
Report to Finance - Capex cash flow and expense provision
Monthly/Quarterly Cash Flow Planning
Delivery analysis & monthly KPIs report
Thorough knowledge on STPI and logistics
e-waste management /destruction as per KSPCB & CPCB procedure

SAP MMe-procurementPrice analysisprocurement strategiessupplier relationship managementcost reduction+5

Manager - Procurement

Mar 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

Deputy Manager - Procurement

Mar 2015 – Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Hinduja global solutions limited

Asst. Manager- Procurement

Jan 2012 – Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

Procurement: User department purchase requisition fulfillment by using SAP MM module to placing orders at PAN India.
Approver of user purchase requisition in SAP at PAN India.
Adhering Procurement policy and its laid down process.
Vendor Sourcing and Technical Closure of Product in Coordination with Tech Team.
Material Planning & Forecasting.
Preparation of RFI/RFQ/ RFP/NFA/RC
Setting parameters of Purchase Orders and Work Orders.
Strategic sourcing of IT & non IT product and services in open market and an ARIBA tool.
Negotiation & Finalizing Commercial Terms and Conditions.
Co-ordination with STPI & SEZ depts. with respect to purchasing.
Handling IT and an engineering (building maintenance) Capex equipments AMC.
Preparation of rate contracts with respect to Administration Department & IT.
Analysis on Cost Savings against - CAPEX & OPEX with respect to Life Time Cost of product.
Analysis & Reporting of Open / Close / Short closed /Cancelled Purchase Orders.
Coordination with Finance Team for Asset Capitalization.
Monitoring & Tracking of Vendor payments, E-Sugam & TDS Certificate.
Quarterly reconciliation of Vendor Accounts.
Complete Documentation of Technical & Commercials with respect to Procurement.
Handling Internal Customer & External Auditors
Part of P2P and Asset management process.
Part of SAP MM Module implementation with material and service master.
Preparation of MIS and presentation of sr. management.
Handling 4 people team.
SCM tool expert – SAP MM , Ariba & Oracle 11i

SAP MMVendor SourcingMaterial PlanningNegotiationCost Savings AnalysisProcurement+1

Gtl limited

Sr. Executive - Prcourement

Sep 2010 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

Worked as a senior executive in supply chain management for Telecom construction industry.
Partner Management (Purchasing): User department purchase requisition (Indents) fulfillment by using Oracle 11i to placing orders.
Vendor Sourcing and Technical Closure of Product in Coordination with Tech Team.
Negotiation & Finalizing Commercial Terms and Conditions.
Analysis on Cost Savings against AOP- CAPEX & OPEX with respect to Life Time Cost of product.
Material Planning & Forecasting.
Preparation of RFQ/ RFP/NFA.
Setting parameters of Purchase Orders and Work Orders.
Releasing Rate Contract for Annual Maintenance Contract & Preventive Maintenance.
Handling Internal Customer & External Auditors.
Monthly/Quarterly Cash Flow Planning.
Planning Monthly Outline Insurance Coverage required for the Inventory.
Expediting cost effective approach on selecting states sales Tax & Duties for procurement.
Analysis & Reporting of Open / Close / Short closed /Cancelled Purchase Orders.
Coordination with Finance Team for Asset Capitalization.
Monitoring & Tracking of Vendor payments, C-form & TDS Certificate.
Quarterly Reconciliation of Vendor Accounts.
Complete Documentation of Technical & Commercials with respect to Procurement.
Member of Central Purchase Committee (CPC) in GTL Infra.

Oracle 11iVendor SourcingCost Savings AnalysisMaterial PlanningNegotiationProcurement+1

Mts group

Executive - Prcourement

Nov 2009 – Sep 2010 · 10 mos · Bangalore

Worked as a Procurement executive in Telecom service provider industry.
Procurement Executive: User department purchase requisition fulfillment by using SAP MM to placing orders.
Vendor Sourcing and Technical Closure of Product in Coordination with Tech Team.
Negotiation & Finalizing Commercial Terms and Conditions.
Analysis on Cost Savings against AOP- CAPEX & OPEX with respect to Life Time Cost of product.
Material Planning & Forecasting.
Preparation of RFQ/ RFP/NFA
Setting parameters of Purchase Orders and Work Orders.
Monitoring & Liquidation of circle Inventory.
Handling Internal Customer & External Auditors.
Monthly/Quarterly Cash Flow Planning.
Planning Monthly Outline Insurance Coverage required for the Inventory.
Expediting cost effective approach on selecting states sales Tax & Duties for procurement.
Analysis & Reporting of Open / Close / Short closed /Cancelled Purchase Orders.
Coordination with Finance Team for Asset Capitalization.
Monitoring & Tracking of Vendor payments, C-form & TDS Certificate.
Quarterly Reconciliation of Vendor Accounts.
Complete Documentation of Technical & Commercials with respect to Procurement