Archit Sarkar

Experienced Purchase Manager with over 16 years of expertise in procurement, inventory management, and supply chain optimization within manufacturing and export-oriented industries. Adept at driving cost-saving initiatives, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing import/export operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, FACT, Tally) and skilled in material planning, stock reconciliation, and process optimization.

A results-driven leader with a proven track record of reducing costs, improving efficiency, and aligning procurement strategies with production needs to support business growth and operational success.

Purchase Manager - Purchase & Stores Dept. - M/S Kyocera Precision Tools India Pvt. Ltd - Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

(2023-02)

Company Overview: Japanese MNC | Cutting Tools Manufacturing

• Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition to purchase order execution for raw materials, spares & production-related items.
• Lead vendor negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery, enhancing supplier relationships.
• Oversee import documentation (Bill of Entry, DTA procurement), liaising with DGFT, Customs, and CHA to ensure smooth international shipments.
• Maintain and track inventory levels, conducting regular stock audits to ensure alignment with production demands.
• Coordinate closely with production teams to ensure material availability and optimize production schedules.
• Reduced procurement costs by 15% by optimizing the vendor base and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
• Successfully managed a team of 5 in the Purchase & Stores department, ensuring efficient coordination between departments and external vendors.
• Led the import process for critical components, ensuring compliance with DGFT and Customs requirements, resulting in timely material receipt without delays.
• Implemented an automated process for Material Receipt Note (MRN) and Issue Slips in ERP, improving document accuracy and processing time by 20%.
• Streamlined raw material management, utilizing FIFO and stock reconciliation, improving inventory accuracy and reducing stock discrepancies by 10%.
• Led the successful installation and commissioning of a 1000 kW solar power plant at the Jamshedpur facility, completing the project within the approved schedule.

Deputy Manager - Stores - Purchase & Stores Dept. - M/S Chhotanagpur Rope Works Pvt. Ltd - Mahilong, Jharkhand

(2007-07 - 2023-01)

Company Overview: Steel Core Rope Manufacturing | Export-Oriented Unit

• Led the procurement of production materials (steel, consumables, machinery) from both domestic and international markets, maintaining cost-efficiency.
• Oversaw the end-to-end supply chain process, from purchase requisition to order fulfillment, ensuring inventory accuracy and availability.
• Managed import/export documentation (Bill of Entry, Customs documentation) and ensured compliance with DGFT and Customs for smooth operations.
• Supervised stock management processes, including FIFO, stock reconciliation, and material issuance.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams (production, logistics) to ensure that materials were available when needed for production schedules.
• Reduced procurement lead time by 20% through the strategic development of local suppliers and inventory management improvements.
• Negotiated long-term contracts with key suppliers, resulting in a 10% reduction in raw material costs over a 3-year period.
• Spearheaded import & export operations, ensuring timely customs clearance and on-time delivery of critical components to support production goals.
• Implemented ERP systems to manage raw material distribution, ensuring efficient stock movement and production allocation.

Diploma in Material Management - Material Management - Intellectual Institute of Management & Technology, New Delhi

Intermediate (12th Class) - Subhaspally Vidyaniketan - WB

High School (10th Class) - Subhaspally Vidyaniketan - WB