Chandan Kumar — Operations Associate

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement professional with 2 years of experience driving cost optimization, supplier management, and operational excellence across manufacturing domain. Skilled at leading end-to-end sourcing projects, negotiating supplier contracts, and implementing procurement strategies that reduce spend while improving supply reliability.Delivered savings up to 20% in MRO procurement through alternate sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Bidding and value engineering initiatives.Managed Opex Indirect procurement of MRO/Service worth more than $4 million, ensuring on-time availability of critical components and mitigating supply risks.Experienced in contract negotiation, vendor development, imports & local sourcing, and driving supplier performance metrics.Hands-on with procurement systems and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and operations teams.An alumnus of NIT Calicut , I bring a strong analytical foundation combined with business acumen to deliver measurable impact in sourcing and procurement.I’m keen to contribute to organizations seeking professionals who can optimize sourcing strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver sustainable cost advantages in a dynamic supply chain environment.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist in the Manufacturing sector with a focus on cost optimization.

Location: Bokaro Steel City, India

Experience: 1 yr 11 mos