Management Customer

Berlin Vinu Robert Wilson

# **, **** ****** ***** ****, Sharon Street,

Pudhur, Chennai – 600 053, India

E-mail: **********@*****.*** Contact : +91-984*******

Purchasing Professional with 13 years of experience

Highly energetic and self motivated professional with 13 years of results-focused experience in

handling end to end procurement & supply chain functions. Process a proven track record of

managing the procurement operations efficiently and in a cost effective manner. Managing a

competitive team that works together to achieve the strategic goals of the organization. Proficient in

prioritizing works, planning, developing strategies policies & procedures, train resources, manage and

evaluate the purchasing functions. Self-starter works well in a fast-paced work environment and takes

great pride in performing the procurement function. Looking for a suitable position in procurement

with an exciting and ambitious company

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Procurement Management Vendor sourcing & analysis Negotiating

Strategic Planning Tendering & Contracting Logistics management

Cost optimization Procurement Solutions Contracts management

Process Improvements Inventory Management MIS & Reporting

Relationship management Performance Management Training & Mentoring

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Extensive experience in handling Procurement of Indirect Materials, Capital Goods / Project

materials, Engineering Spares (MRO), IT Hardware’s & Software’s, Packing materials &

Facility/Administrative requirements etc.,

• In-depth experience in developing & implementing purchase policies, processes & training as

per business requirements.

• Experienced in buying complex business Services, E-Sourcing, Tendering & Contract Mgmt.

• Instrumental in driving cost optimization programs & process improvements resulting in cost

savings.

• Ability to work with people, anticipate and solve problems and leverage all available

resources to achieve set goals

• Good experience in operating Computers & Proficient in using ERP systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd, India

Manager – Purchase Sep’2010 - Present

Key Responsibilities

• Handling the entire Indirect Procurement operations for Flextronics facilities located across

India (8 Facilities).

• Responsible for driving all SCM related initiatives in the Organization like Strategic Sourcing

& evaluation, Order Management, Negotiations, Performance Management, Compliance

management & Analysis & Management Reporting.

• Job involves extensive interactions with the Senior Management, internal functions &

relevant stake holders

• Maintain compliance with organizational standards and objectives, perform all recruiting

tasks, train, develop and supervise a team of 8 personnel.

Key Contributions

• Centralized the Indirect procurement operations in one location. This includes movement &

consolidatation of resources in one location (based in Chennai).

• Managing the entire India Indirect Procurement Operations independently with a competitive

team of 8 Buyers and managing a spend of USD 25 M annually.

• Implemented commodity buying model, thus bifurcating sourcing & buying functions

independently with clear segregation of duties (SOD’s)

• Contributed a savings of USD 1.4 M in FY14 by means of negotiation & cost reduction

projects.

• Consolidation of vendors across locations which translated into large savings & better

management of suppliers.

• Handled multiple projects procurements for Facility build ups & Interior fit outs. Experienced

in handling the entire tendering / bidding process in a professional manner in short span of

time generating lot of savings.

• Execute & manage services contracts on a Pan- India basis.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCES & RESPONSIBILITILS HELD

Tenure Designation Organization

Sep’ 08 to Apr’10 Sr. Executive – Perot Systems Business Process Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Purchase (An American MNC and also a Pioneer in Health Care

Business Process Outsourcing)

Oct’07 to Sep’08 Sr. Engineer – Durr India Pvt Ltd, Chennai (A German MNC involved

Purchase in Design, Erection and Supply of complete Paint

Assembly systems for Automobile Companies)

Apr’ 07 to Oct’ 07 Sr. Executive - HCL Technologies Ltd, an BPO Services company

Inventory offering Supply Chain solutions to overseas customers

Oct’05 to Mar’07 Sr. Executive – SRF eBiz Ltd - Chennai a Procurement Services

Purchase Business Division M/s SRF Limited a leading

manufacturer of Industrial Fabrics and Engineering Plastics

Apr‘03 to Mar’05 Jr. Executive – Aqatec Electricals Ltd (Part of Motherson Group of

Purchase Company Manufacturing Automobile components to Auto

Majors like Ford & Hyundai)

Dec’99 to Apr’ 03 Supervisor E.I.D Parry (India) Ltd (Sugar manufacturing unit & part

of Murugappa Group company and a Leading Industrial

Enterprise in India)

Major functional responsibilities handled are:

Purchases & Inventory:

• Handled End-to-End procurement activities right from analyzing the demand, carrying out

market research, vendor evaluation, developing the sourcing strategy, negotiate prices,

execute contracts, expedite deliveries and making payment to the vendor

• Carried out purchases of Project Items / Capital goods, Mechanical Spares, Electrical

goods, Structural’s, Packing Items & Computers & IT related purchases.

• Conversant in fixing up contracts for AMC’s for all equipments and services including

Insurances & Statutory Contractors

• Have carried out Prices Ratification process and made Rate Contracts with suppliers

for Better Prices & Service levels

• Handled stores with SKU of more 2500 items

• Handled all stores activities like Goods Receipts, Issues,Inventory Management &

Perpetual Stock verification etc.,

• Monitoring of Inventory, identifying items greater than the ageing and suggesting for

liquidation of stock

• Reordering and preparing the planning schedule for placing new orders and repeat

orders

• Proficient in Handling the complete materials process individually.

• Preparation of Monthly & Weekly Management reports on Purchase, Inventory &

Pending Shipment details etc.

Vendors:

• Follow up with suppliers to expedite the orders on time and to ship out at the earliest,

any variation between the schedule and the delivery period would be escalated and

necessary action is taken

• Experienced in Material Sourcing, Vendor Development, Vendor evaluation & Rating,

Fixing up Rate Contracts & Frame Agreements.

• Have introduced alternate suppliers for many frequently used product brands and

contributed considerable savings in procurement costs.

• Responsible for Claim Management in cases of penalties and Faulty or Damaged

supplies.

• Educate Train and Motivate vendors to use E-Procurement Tools as per

Organizational requirements.

Shipment/Logistics

• Handled entire logistics activities,arranging for shipment & negotiation of shipping

rates

• Liaison with the transporter to ensure goods is shipped at time.

• Arranging for suitable claims where ever required in case of any damages

• To ensure warehousing, material-handling & packaging issues are addressed in line

with requirements in all the transactions.

Order Management / Marketing / Customer Management

• Handled sales activity in the Procurement Services Business

• Had better Co-Ordination with Suppliers and Customers.

• Attained high targets in sale, by introducing more products & better sourcing

activities.

• Monitoring all transactions carried out on the ONLINE WEB Portal, Responsible for

Prices Inclusion/ Updation, Monitoring day-to-day Orders and follow up of the same.

• Educate Suppliers / Customers to increase usage of Online Portal & Reduce offline

transactions.

• Attending to customer enquiries, sending offers and follow-up with the customer for

purchase orders.

• Addressing to Customer complaints & queries on time.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic, Chennai with

86% (Apr’ 1999) –Equivalent to a Canadian Secondary school diploma and diploma (two

years) as determined by World Education Services, Canada

Graduate Diploma in Material Management from Indian Institute of Material Management

(IIMM), Mumbai. - Two years of post-secondary study at a non-recognized institution, as

determined by World Education Services, Toronto

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Proficient in English Language,

Possess IELTS overall Band Score of 7.0 (L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-6.5)

TECHNICAL / COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft tools Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Good experience in operating Computers & Proficient in SAP MM Module, BAAN & Oracle

PERSONAL DETAILS

Age : 34 years (DOB: 12/07/1980)

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Christian

Marital Status : Married and blessed with one son

Languages known : English, Tamil

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