Siddarth Ala

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+91-944******* • India

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Profile

Erudite Purchasing and Supply Chain Management professional with international experience in high-profile corporations. Excel at advancing operational expansion, accelerating turnover, and fostering profitable relationships with global vendors. Goal-oriented associate with track record for performing multifaceted procurement initiatives resulting in customer satisfaction and strengthened supplier relations whilst exceeding revenue targets. Adept at devising strategies and augmenting supply chain processes to improve operational efficiencies.

•RFI & RFQ Creation

•Operations Management

•Supplier Contract Negotiations

•Strategic Sourcing

•KPI Based Reporting

•Cost & Spend Analysis

•Client & Vendor Management

•ERP & SAPS Management

•Supply Chain Management

Career Experience

Int’l MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management, Audencia Business School, Nantes - France 2019

Completed Master’s degree with relevant coursework focussed on applying analytical and quantitative skills in the field of Supply Chain and Procurement Management. Participated in experiential learning with exposure to global industries and international faculty. Engaged in industry based managerial topics such as Supply Chain Big Data and Analytics, Technology, Innovation and Sustainability.

Adept at identifying and managing vendors/suppliers.

Excel at demand management, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.

MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management, MIP Politecnico di Milano, Milan 2019

Completed Master’s degree with industry specific coursework with emphasis on procurement, global sourcing, and supply chain strategies. Gained knowledge on current topics such as digital transformation, negotiation, commercial law, big data, and green logistics in preparation for application in global work environments.

Expertise in analysis and redesign of supply chain and/or procurement processes including devising and implementing new strategies.

Aptitude for contracting, negotiating, vendor qualification, and supplier selection.

International Purchasing Associate, BD Electronics, Malta 2018

Initiated negotiations with suppliers to advance cost reductions in addition to determining pricing and payment agreements. Procured rare electronic components and took quotation based key decisions. Engaged with global suppliers and kept up to date with market trends. Coordinated logistics by preparing shipping documents and tracked deliveries. Nurtured business relationships with sales department and interfaced with external supplier representatives. Facilitated training focused on purchasing and contributed to strategic meetings.

Contributed 40% to total team turnover.

Yielded 50% profit on each purchase order transacted with vendor.

Increased monthly contracts from ϵ250K to ϵ300K.

Buyer, Prasad Tyres and Motor Stores, India 2016 to 2018

Assessed past sales to determine forthcoming needs and reorders. Collaborated with accounting, logistics, and sales departments. Led negotiations with manufacturers to conclude contract. Issued purchase orders and ensured seamless distribution of stock. Supported streamlining of supply chain management process, singlehandedly coordinated logistics planning, warehouse and stock order allocation, and enhanced customer experience by informing clientele of product features and benefits. Supervised team of three and delegated tasks.

Recognised for attaining record sales and ranked first in Prakasam district.

Exceeded projected profit target by 20%.

Relationship Consultant, Dodla Dairy,India 2013 to 2014

Presided over analytical surveys and developed models to boost client satisfaction. Established revenue targets and devised effective target-meeting strategies. Implemented strategic recommendations and guided board on key process optimisation steps. Maximised productivity and provided on floor support to new joiner team. Evaluated competitors’ commercial activities to increase client retention. Expanded supplier base by analysing data and applying findings in strategic plans. Sought lucrative opportunities to cross-sell or upsell product to existing clients.

Applied innovative methods to minimise operational costs and grew supplier count.

Education

Int’l MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management, 2019

MIP Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management, 2019

Audencia Business School, Nantes, France

MBA (Operations Management), 2016

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

Language

Fluent – English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil. Beginner - Italian

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