1. My first role was as a Purchase Officer at Dmart Group, a large hypermarket chain. Here, I developed my skills in purchase management, contract agreements, negotiation, and managing supplier relationships. I was responsible for procuring items for over 30 retail outlets, ensuring that the stores had a 90-95% fill rate, and following up with vendors to make sure deliveries were on time. I also regularly reviewed goods received notes and decided on reorders to keep inventory levels steady.2. After two years at Dmart, I moved on to become a Buyer at Future Retail Ltd, a supermarket chain. In this role, I managed over 40 suppliers and used SAP to review requisitions and create purchase orders. I worked closely with vendors to maintain smooth inventory operations and kept a 95% fill rate at our distribution center. My job also involved creating store transfer orders and coordinating with logistics team for stock dispatches, and analyzing sales data to optimize stock levels. I negotiated with suppliers for pricing, tracked non-payments, and managed inventory to ensure everything ran smoothly.3. I then took on a leadership role as an Assistant Category Manager at Booker India Retail B2B. I led a team that developed and executed category plans, driving profit growth by identifying gaps in our product selection. I kept up with market trends, identified top-selling items, sourced suppliers, and negotiated for the best pricing. I also worked with sales teams to set competitive pricing and promotional strategies and handled bulk order requirements. 4. In my most recent role as an Assistant Procurement Manager at HPD, a health and wellness company, I was responsible for South India's procurement and sourcing strategy. I focused on streamlining the procurement-to-pay process and launching new products that better met customer needs, helping to improve our overall performance. I coordinated with the warehouse and logistics teams to optimize inventory and reduce excess stock while tracking reverse logistics to return damaged stock to suppliers.Throughout my career, I've gained experience with various ERP systems, including SAP MM, Dynamics 365, and PeopleSoft. This has given me a strong understanding of different ERP functionalities and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems. Additionally, I completed online certifications in procurement management through Great Learning and Disaster.org, which enhanced my expertise in procurement strategies, vendor management, contract negotiation, and supply chain optimization.
