Feb 2024 – Jan 2025 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Handled procurement and supplier management for recycled plastic materials including rPET, rHDPE, Hot Washed Flakes, and rPP, ensuring consistent supply quality and competitive sourcing across regions
• Key Responsibilities:
• Identified and onboarded recyclers, aggregators, and vendors for various recycled plastic grades.
• Negotiated pricing, quality standards, and supply terms to maintain cost efficiency and steady inventory flow.
• Coordinated with operations, logistics, and quality teams for smooth material dispatch and verification.
• Managed purchase planning, order tracking, and documentation in alignment with company procurement policies.
• Built long-term vendor relationships and ensured compliance with sustainability and circular economy goals.
• Supported sales and material matching between suppliers and corporate recyclate buyers through the Recykal platform.
• Skills:
• Procurement | Vendor Development | Recycled Plastics (rPET, rHDPE, rPP) | Supply Chain Management | Negotiation | Market Sourcing | Circular Economy | Quality Compliance

Jun 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Responsible for end-to-end procurement of recycled plastic materials including rHDPE (FMCG & Non-FMCG), rLDPE, rPPCP, and food-grade rPP, ensuring supply consistency, quality compliance, and vendor development across assigned regions.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Led regional procurement operations for recycled plastic raw materials from recyclers, aggregators, and waste processors.
• Negotiated rates, supply contracts, and logistics to maintain cost-effective and reliable material flow.
• Developed and managed vendor networks to strengthen sourcing of high-quality recycled materials.
• Collaborated with operations, sales, and quality teams for coordination on material inspection, dispatch, and documentation.
• Tracked market trends in FMCG and non-FMCG polymer recycling to optimize buying strategies.
• Supported organizational goals in sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
• Skills:
• Procurement | Recycled Polymers (rHDPE, rLDPE, rPPCP, rPP) | Vendor Management | Supply Chain | Negotiation | Material Sourcing | Circular Economy | Quality Assurance

May 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India

May 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farmers at Ninjacart collection centers, ensuring efficient sourcing, quality control, and supply chain coordination.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Oversaw daily procurement operations across multiple collection centers in the Chikkaballapur region.
• Built strong relationships with farmers, FPOs, and aggregators to ensure steady supply of produce.
• Ensured quality grading, pricing, and logistics coordination for timely delivery to distribution hubs.
• Monitored procurement targets, farmer engagement, and payment processes for smooth operations.
• Collected market intelligence and supported price benchmarking and sourcing strategies.
• Led field teams in implementing best practices for procurement efficiency and farmer satisfaction.
• Skills:
• Agriculture Procurement | Farmer Relationship Management | Supply Chain Coordination | Quality Control | Market Sourcing | Vendor Relations | Team Leadership | Perishables Management

Jan 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India · On-site

Mar 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Kempegowda international airport Devanahalli · On-site

Feb 2014 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr · Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India · On-site

Jan 2010 – Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India · On-site

Feb 2009 – Nov 2009 · 9 mos · On-site

Feb 2008 – Oct 2008 · 8 mos · Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India · On-site

May 2007 – Jan 2008 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site