Babalpreet Singh

Results-driven Purchase & Supply Chain Professional with strong experience in Yarn Procurement, Production Planning & Control (PPC), Store Operations, and Project Purchase Management. Skilled in handling multi-category procurement including yarn, civil, electrical, IT, electronics, maintenance, and project materials. Experienced in vendor development, procurement planning, inventory optimization, team handling, and supply chain coordination.

Proven ability to improve procurement efficiency, reduce ageing inventory, manage vendor relationships, and lead teams for smooth operational execution.

Deputy Manager – Purchase & Projects - CGC University - Mohali

(2026-01)

• Leading and managing a team of 8 employees handling different procurement segments including civil, maintenance, administration, electrical, electronic, and IT purchases.
• Responsible for overall team coordination, task allocation, performance monitoring, and ensuring smooth workflow across all procurement activities.
• Managing complete procurement operations for infrastructure projects, maintenance requirements, and daily operational purchases across the university campus.
• Handling vendor management activities including quotation collection, commercial negotiations, technical discussions, and finalization of procurement processes.
• Ensuring timely availability of materials by coordinating with internal departments, project teams, and vendors to avoid operational delays.
• Monitoring purchase planning, project budgets, vendor performance, and cost optimization to achieve efficient procurement operations.
• Reviewing team reports, procurement documentation, approvals, and compliance processes while ensuring organizational purchasing policies are properly followed.
• Acting as the central reporting authority for procurement operations, where all segment teams report directly for operational guidance and approvals.

Sr. Officer – Yarn Purchase - Ganga Acrowools Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-03 - 2026-01)

• Managed cotton yarn procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations and timely material availability.
• Developed strong relationships with yarn suppliers and vendors to maintain quality compliance and smooth coordination.
• Handled commercial negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules for cost-effective procurement.
• Monitored inventory levels and optimized yarn procurement planning to avoid stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinated cotton yarn sample development activities including testing coordination, customer approvals, and vendor communication.
• Prepared detailed weekly review and MIS reports covering procurement status, inventory, production consumption, logistics, and quality updates.
• Worked on new vendor development by identifying capable suppliers and evaluating their quality and delivery performance.
• Coordinated with suppliers and third-party agencies for audits, certifications, testing, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Sr. Associate – PPC & Purchase Department - Arihant Spinning Mills (Vardhman Group)

(2018-05 - 2023-02)

• Managed dyed fiber planning for Melange Yarn production and ensured timely material arrangement according to production schedules.
• Coordinated with production teams and internal departments for smooth PPC execution and production planning.
• Successfully reduced dyed fiber ageing stock from approximately 600 tons to 180 tons through effective inventory monitoring and planning.
• Handled procurement activities for packing materials, electrical items, and IT-related purchases.
• Maintained procurement documentation, vendor records, and purchase-related communication processes.
• Managed store operations and improved MRN processing timelines from 7 days to same-day completion.
• Prepared weekly and monthly review reports to monitor procurement activities, inventory movement, and operational performance.
• Implemented inventory management practices to reduce excess stock and improve store efficiency.

B.Com Professional - Punjabi University