Theerthalan K

Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with 25 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing, including 15 years in Indirect Procurement, CAPEX Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Contract Management, along with 10 years in Production and Maintenance Operations. Experienced in managing annual procurement spend exceeding ₹40 Crore, supplier development, vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and uninterrupted plant operations. Strong expertise in CAPEX procurement, MRO materials, engineering spares, AMC & ARC contract management, facility management services, import procurement, and SAP MM procurement processes.

Skilled in supplier evaluation, RFQ management, techno-commercial negotiations, contract finalization, SLA monitoring, and vendor performance management.

Senior Executive – Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing - Perfetti Van Melle (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

Managed end-to-end procurement activities in FMCG Manufacturing industry.

• Managed end-to-end procurement activities including RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial comparison, negotiations, purchase order processing, and contract management.
• Handled annual procurement spend exceeding ₹40 Crore across indirect procurement categories.
• Managed procurement of CAPEX equipment, engineering spares, MRO materials, consumables, and service contracts.
• Managed AMC & ARC contracts including vendor identification and evaluation, technical & commercial comparison, negotiation and contract finalization, renewal management, and service performance monitoring.
• Ensured vendor compliance with contract terms, SLA requirements, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Developed and managed supplier network of 450+ vendors.
• Managed import procurement activities including supplier communication, customs clearance, and logistics coordination.
• Maintained vendor master data and procurement transactions in SAP MM.
• Coordinated with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Finance, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• Ensured procurement compliance, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.

Production and Maintenance Operations - Perfetti Van Melle (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

Managed production operations and maintenance activities in FMCG Manufacturing.

• Managed production operations to achieve productivity, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinated preventive and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Supported procurement team with technical specifications, spare requirements, and equipment evaluation.
• Ensured efficient plant operations through effective maintenance planning.

Post Diploma - Machine Maintenance - CIPET (2000-01)

Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering - ATA Polytechnic College (1998-01)