Navnil

Strategic Procurement Specialist with expertise in contract negotiation and global procurement strategies. Skilled in managing supplier relationships and optimizing pricing to enhance operational efficiency. Ensures timely product delivery and compliance while driving efficiency and resolving complex procurement challenges.

Senior Procurement Specialist - SoftwareONE India Pvt. Ltd.

(2015-05)

• Cultivated supplier relationships to ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Facilitated contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Negotiated pricing and validation terms with vendors.
• Managed end-to-end process from customer requests to product delivery.
• Oversaw processing of 50-80 purchase orders daily to maintain order flow.
• Resolved any discrepancies between invoices received from suppliers and purchase orders issued by the organization.
• Maintained accurate records of all purchases made by the organization.
• Created purchase requests, sales orders, and delivery contracts using ERP systems.
• Conducted regular follow-ups with vendors to ensure smooth transactions.
• Collaborated with top publishers including Microsoft, Nuance, and Citrix.
• Processed customer inquiries from pricing to timely delivery.
• Utilized SharePoint for efficient data management and exchange.

Merchandiser - Fashion Engineered Company Pvt. Ltd

(2013-02 - 2015-04)

• Collaborated with international buyers, including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Suno, and PacSun.
• Negotiated costs and timelines with vendors and buyers for optimal outcomes.
• Coordinated all product development stages from initial concepts to production.
• Ensured timely implementation of sampling and production according to timelines.
• Monitored shipment schedules to ensure alignment with timelines.
• Uploaded costing information to buyer portals and downloaded Tech Packs as needed.
• Created detailed cost sheets, trim sheets, and material sheets for buyer review.
• Resolved issues during processes while providing effective solutions.

Junior Merchandiser - Karle Group of International Pvt. Ltd.

(2011-11 - 2012-12)

• Collaborated with international buyers including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Suno, and PacSun.
• Coordinated product development stages from initial designs to final production, ensuring alignment with brand vision.
• Negotiated costs and timelines with vendors and buyers, securing favorable terms for project execution.
• Troubleshot issues encountered during processes and proposed effective solutions.
• Ensured timely vendor follow-up for sampling and production based on TNA deadlines.
• Monitored shipment schedules to ensure timely dispatch, meeting TNA deadlines effectively.
• Created BOM in SAP and extracted purchase orders from buyer websites.
• Managed intricate designs of trims and embellishments alongside various knit and woven fabrics.

BSc - Fashion and Apparel Design - Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (2011-01)

Diploma - garment technology - Assam Textile Institute (2007-01)

Senior secondary - Aryabhata Junior Science College (2004-01)

S.S.L.C - Don Bosco High school (2001-01)