Vasanthi Veerappan

acpfy9@r.postjobfree.com *0 Solidarity Court Brampton ON L6Y 0L5 647-***-****

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please see attached resume summarizing my education and work experience. I am currently seeking a

new professional challenge where I can make a positive contribution to future goals and success. I

possess a high level of energy and motivation, learn quickly, adapt well to new environments and enjoy

challenges. I look forward to a personal meeting, at which time we can discuss your needs and my

qualifications in detail. Please don't hesitate to call me at the above number to set up a meeting. Thank

you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Vasanthi Veerappan

Vasanthi Veerappan

acpfy9@r.postjobfree.com 10 Solidarity Court Brampton ON L6Y 0L5 647-***-****

Career Summary

Over 35 years of progressive experience within procurement management ranging from raw materials, component

parts, indirect services and strategic outsourcing. Dealt with categories ranging from $500K to $5M. Proven ability

to lead cross functional teams, negotiate contracts, develop long term commodity strategies, complete cost

analysis and source from low cost countries.

Key Strengths

Team Leadership Negotiation Strategy Sourcing Methodology Knowledge

International Experience Change Management Strategy Development & Implementation

Experience

Purchasing Manager - Paradigm Electronics Inc., - April 2009 – February 2015

Supervised a staff of 6 Buyers. Utilized leadership and other professional skills to successfully develop purchasing

strategies and negotiate raw materials and components with annual purchases of over $25 million.

Coordinated all aspects of purchasing including: concept development, vendor relationships, team

communications, contract negotiations, budgets and final analysis

Through streamlining purchase strategies, renegotiated contracts and developing a competitive

environment was able to gain over 20% in annual savings year over year

Developed strategic plans to combat key issues (vendor management/ purchasi ng) and provide insight

into new and cost effective opportunities

Outsourcing vendors to support new product development and engineering teams with extensive

research and e-sourcing

Responsible for surplus/ obsolete raw material management

Negotiated all incoming freight contracts and scheduling container deliveries

Created & rolled out new corporate procurement policies, streamlined processes and created standard

training methodology for the buying team.

Owner/ CEO – Integrity Tours – 2007 – 2009

Arranging complete tour packages to South Africa

Purchasing Manager – Audio Products International – 1980 – 2006

Supervised a direct staff of 3 Buyers in purchasing raw materials and electronic components for home

entertainment audio systems for companies like Best Buy, Baybloor Radio (annual purchases of $60 million). In

charge of continuous improvements within the supply chain.

Responsible for vendor selection, (local and international – Canada, USA, India, China, Brazil, Denmark)

Worked on continuous improvements with the IT and accounting department to manage the Material

Requirements Planning (MRP) and material flow.

Responsible for negotiating prices for all raw materials, payment terms with vendors and discounts

Networked extensively to research new suppliers and coordinated introductory meetings with the

engineering teams and production manager

Regularly reviewed vendor performance and improvement actions

Provided reports of buying functions on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to ensure ef ficient management of

the department.

Outsourcing of new vendors to meet the changing requirements of the engineering team and new

product development

Dealt with and have extensive knowledge in Customs and incoming shipment clearance

Implemented programs to train Buyers and keep them along with myself apprised of the new technology

and integrated MS Office training into the curriculum

Office Manager – Audio Products International- 1977 - 1979

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Order of office supplies

Payroll

Bank Reconciliation

Academic Qualifications

Diploma in Accounting (South Africa) 1972

Bachelor of Commerce (South Africa) 1970 – Majors in Accounting

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