Sai Kumar Rapuru

32 years of expertise in Procurement, Sourcing, and Materials Management across ceramics and industrial sectors. Proven track record in cost reduction, vendor development, and ERP-driven supply chain optimization. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving operational efficiency.

AGM-Purchase - M/s.Sri Lalitha Enterprises Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Valuthimmapuram, Peddapuram-533 437, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

(2023-04 - 2026-07)

FMCG: Non-Basmati Rice, wheat, Atta, and many other ready-to-eat products. Team consists of 2 Asst. Manager, 4 Executives, 3 Data Entry Operator & 2 Material Collector.

• Led annual rate contracts for OEM spares, bearings, cables & switchgear across 3 units, ensuring cost-competitive sourcing
• Drove fortnightly/monthly price finalization for HSD & lubricants, optimizing fuel procurement costs for automobile and plant sections
• Implemented Vendpin ERP for materials planning & inventory control; prepared SOPs and reported daily to Managing Directors

Purchase Manager - M/s.Sri Lalitha Enterprises Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Valuthimmapuram, Peddapuram-533 437, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

(2019-04 - 2021-05)

FMCG: Non-Basmati Rice, wheat, Atta, and many other ready-to-eat products.

• Managed end-to-end procurement of industrial spares, consumables, and raw materials for Sri Lalitha Enterprises Industries

Senior Manager-Purchase - M/s. Sentini Ceramica Pvt. Ltd. - Chigurukota Village, Kaikaluru Mandalam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

(2021-12 - 2022-07)

A JV of M/s.Prisim Johnson Ltd. Team consists of 1 Senior Deputy Manager and 1 Assistant Manager to manage the entire materials function in the factory.

• Secured annual rate contracts for body/glaze raw materials, pigments, chemicals & packing materials, delivering consistent cost savings
• Conducted vendor assessments and resolved supply conflicts, maintaining uninterrupted raw material flow for ceramic production
• Prepared monthly landed cost reports for raw materials, fuel & polishing consumables; coordinated logistics and finance for timely vendor payments

Manager-Materials - M/s. Aparna Enterprises Ltd. - Peddapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

(2017-03 - 2018-12)

Ceramic Tiles Plant. Team consists of 1 Assistant Manager & 1 executives to manage the entire materials function in the factory.

• Oversaw procurement of raw materials, packing materials & spares; developed new vendors and generated quarterly MIS savings reports for management

B. Com - Commerce - Andhra University (1989-01 - 1991-12)

Advance Diploma - Materials Management - Indian School of Business Management (2011)

Type Writing Lower Grade & Higher Grade - Technical - State Board of Technical Education & Training (1988-01 - 1990-12)