Dhamo Tharan

Purchase professional with 18+ years of experience in purchase, stores and inventory management, including textile and canteen purchase operations. Experienced in RFQ, quotation comparison, vendor negotiation, cost savings, Purchase Orders, GRN, invoice verification, inventory control, supplier coordination and MIS reporting.

Purchase Executive / Canteen Purchase - Salona Cotspin Ltd

(2023-06)

Purchase Officer - Adwaith Textiles Pvt Ltd

(2022-01 - 2023-05)

Purchase Officer - Bannari Amman Spinning Mills

(2020-03 - 2022-01)

Stores cum Purchase Officer / Canteen Purchase - SCM Spinners, Aravakurichi

(2007-12 - 2020-02)

• Handle procurement activities from Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order and delivery.
• Prepare RFQs, obtain supplier quotations and conduct quotation comparison based on price, quality, delivery and payment terms.
• Negotiate with vendors for competitive pricing, suitable payment terms and timely delivery.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through effective sourcing, negotiation and purchase planning.
• Coordinate GRN preparation and verify received materials against PO and delivery documents.
• Perform invoice verification by matching PO, GRN, invoice quantity and rates.
• Maintain effective inventory control and optimum stock levels to avoid overstocking and shortages.
• Follow up with suppliers for pending orders and ensure timely material delivery.
• Support supplier evaluation, vendor development and supplier relationship management.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders based on departmental requirements and management approval.
• Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and coordinate disposal of unwanted materials.
• Prepare MIS reports and monthly procurement statements for management.
• Coordinate with Stores, Production, Accounts, Maintenance and other departments for uninterrupted material availability.
• Plan hostel grocery purchases, prepare grocery budgets and obtain management approval.

Master of Commerce (M.Com) - G.T.N Arts College, Dindigul