Raghavendran S

PROCUREMENT MANAGER | STRATEGIC SOURCING | VENDOR DEVELOPMENT | COST REDUCTION | PROJECT PROCUREMENT.

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SingaporeMember since October 12, 2026

Purchase & Logistic ManagerProcurement StrategyStrategic SourcingPurchase ManagementSupplier/Vendor DevelopmentCost ReductionValue EngineeringCommercial NegotiationProject ProcurementEngineering ProcurementImport & ExportCustoms & CHA CoordinationFreight NegotiationInventory & MaterialPlanning SupplierPerformanceSAP MMSAP Business OneSAP MM ModuleMS Office

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Purchase & Logistic ManagerProcurement StrategyStrategic SourcingPurchase ManagementSupplier/Vendor Development

About

Procurement and sourcing professional with 17+ years of experience across manufacturing, automotive, engineering and special-purpose machine environments. Experienced in procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost reduction, project procurement, import & export, inventory planning and logistics coordination. Proven ability to manage end-to-end procurement, develop alternate sources, negotiate commercial terms, improve supplier performance and support project-based manufacturing operations.

Experience

Assistant Manager – Purchase - GH INDUCTION INDIA PVT. LTD. - Thirumudivakkam, Chennai

(2025-04 - 2026)

Manage the complete procurement cycle from requirement gathering and PR review through supplier identification, RFQ, technical/commercial evaluation, negotiation, PO placement and delivery.
Develop procurement plans based on production schedules, project requirements, inventory levels, supplier lead times and business priorities.
Identify critical and long-lead materials and coordinate sourcing and expediting activities to avoid production and project delays.
Review requirements from Production, Planning, Projects and Maintenance and ensure timely procurement action.
Identify, evaluate and develop new domestic and international suppliers to improve quality, cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
Develop alternate sources for critical and single-source materials to reduce supply risk and dependency.
Conduct supplier capability assessments, commercial evaluations, supplier audits and periodic performance reviews.
Build long-term supplier relationships and establish suitable rate/long-term procurement arrangements.
Lead RFQ processes, prepare technical/commercial comparisons, conduct price benchmarking and negotiate competitive commercial terms.
Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, quality requirements and other contractual conditions.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities through alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, bulk procurement, value engineering and commercial negotiation.
Support project cost optimization and monitor procurement savings and commercial benefits.
Handle procurement requirements for special-purpose machines, engineering projects and manufacturing equipment.
Coordinate with Design/Engineering to understand specifications, drawings, BOMs and technical requirements before sourcing.
Source engineering, electrical, automation, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other project-related materials based on approved requirements.
Coordinate with Projects, Production, Quality and Stores to align material availability with project milestones.
Monitor supplier order acknowledgements, production status, committed delivery dates, dispatch schedules and material arrival.
Expedite critical requirements and escalate supplier delays to protect production and project schedules.
Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, quantity, specification, packing, documentation and transit damage.
Evaluate suppliers on cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness and drive corrective actions where required.
Manage end-to-end import and export activities including shipment planning, documentation, customs clearance and logistics coordination.
Coordinate with international suppliers, freight forwarders and CHA for order status, dispatch, shipment tracking and customs clearance.
Prepare/review commercial invoices, packing lists, purchase orders, Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill and related EXIM documentation.
Evaluate freight costs, negotiate with forwarders and select suitable Air/Sea transportation based on urgency and cost.
Track AWB/BL and shipment status through delivery and coordinate with Finance for duty/payment and import-file closure.
Coordinate with Planning, Stores and Production to maintain optimum inventory and avoid shortages.
Monitor slow-moving and non-moving materials and support corrective actions to optimize inventory.
Coordinate with QA/QC and suppliers for material quality issues, corrective actions and compliance requirements.
Maintain procurement records and documentation in line with company procedures, ISO requirements and audit needs.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes through structured follow-up, data analysis and workflow optimization.