Suresh Kumar N Hosur

Senior procurement and materials management professional with 28+ years of experience across strategic sourcing, direct and indirect procurement, vendor development, CAPEX and MRO buying, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and import-export support. Strong background in ERP-based procurement processes, operational administration, and cross-functional stakeholder management across engineering, aviation, manufacturing, and higher education sectors. Backed by an MBA in Materials Management and a Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with an adequate Technical and commercial foundation.

Project Operations - Nexus Insight Collective (Pothigai Solai Farm) - Hosur, India

(2021-07)

• Co-Lead the development and end to end operational set up of a community focused social enterprise covering CAPEX Procurement, Project coordination, partner engagement, budgeting, compliance documentation, program execution, and vendor / stakeholder management.
• Built partnerships with CSR organisations, educational institutions, government bodies, and eco system stakeholders for training, outreach and sustainability initiatives.
• Managed administrative processes, operating procedures and cross-functional coordination through hands-on leadership of complex entrepreneurial Projects.

Purchase & Administration Executive – Deans office - Alliance University - Bengaluru, India

(2014-03 - 2021-07)

• Served as the Operational and administrative lead supporting academic programs across 3 university schools, coordinating with 300 faculty members and supporting 4,000+ students.
• Handled the procurement of material, equipment, AMCs and external service vendors for campus-wide facilities, utilities, housekeeping, logistics, security, and IT services.
• Managed academic scheduling, class planning, faculty coordination, student support activities, and interdepartmental communication to ensure smooth academic operations.
• Prepared and maintained academic reports, MIS reports, records, and administrative documentation aligned with university processes and leadership requirements.
• Coordinated events, seminars, outreach activities, industrial visits, CSR-linked programs, and campus engagement initiatives.

Manager-Purchase - M/s. Madhucon Granites Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2012-01 - 2014-02)

• Managed procurement operations for CAPEX, maintenance, and project-related requirements across multiple sites.
• Supported sourcing, commercial negotiation, purchase processing, and supplier follow-up to ensure continuity of materials and services.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders to support timely procurement and site-specific operational requirements.
• Contributed to cost-conscious buying, procurement planning, and vendor alignment with business needs.

Supply Chain Specialist - M/s. Moog India Technology Centre - Bengaluru, India

(2010-05 - 2012-01)

• Supported buying, sourcing, supplier development, inventory coordination, warehouse support, and logistics execution in an engineering and aerospace environment.
• Coordinated import-related documentation, shipment follow-up, and supply continuity requirements with suppliers and internal teams.
• Contributed to procurement compliance, vendor coordination, and material availability support for operational and project needs.
• Worked closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support delivery schedules, quality expectations, and supply chain effectiveness.

Procurement Specialist - M/s. Webb India Private Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2007-04 - 2010-04)

• Managed sourcing and procurement activities for materials and job work requirements in a machine-building environment.
• Supported supplier evaluation, vendor development, commercial follow-up, and purchase order execution to meet production needs.
• Contributed to ERP-based procurement process implementation and supply chain discipline across purchasing activities.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal teams to support timely material availability and process compliance.

Executive-Purchase - M/s. Air Deccan - Bengaluru, India

(2004-12 - 2007-03)

• Sourced critical technical service spares, specialized tooling, and high-volume indirect MRO materials for aircraft maintenance services.
• Headed MRO Warehouse operations at Hosur base, released precise purchase orders and monitored Reorder Level (ROL) at warehouse bases under strict DGCA regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinated external service order loops to support uninterrupted fleet turnaround metrics.

Asst.Officer-Stores - M/s. Rewefa Toolings Pvt Ltd - Hosur, India

(1997-07 - 2004-12)

• Managed day-to-day warehouse entries, materials verification, secure storage, and inventory reconciliation for a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU)
• Contributed to stock control, inventory discipline, and operational support for production and dispatch requirements. Built strong foundational expertise in warehouse operations, inventory management, and stores administration.

M.B.A. - Materials Management - M.P Bhoj Open University, IIMM-Bengaluru

B.A. - Psychology - University of Madras

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - I.R.T. Polytechnic, Bargur-Tamilnadu