I am a seasoned Procurement Engineer currently working with Tata Consultancy Services, bringing over six years of expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM). My career has been defined by a deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and supply chain optimization.Key Expertise and Skills:Procurement and Supply Chain Management:Proficient in managing the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, sourcing strategies, and inventory optimization to ensure seamless procurement operations.Technology and Tools:Hands-on experience with SAP MM S4 HANA, ERP systems, and Coupa for efficient procurement and material management.Vendor Management and Development:Skilled in vendor onboarding, building long-term relationships, and improving supplier performance through continuous quality enhancements.BOM and Non-BOM Parts Procurement:Expertise in managing both BOM and non-BOM parts, Service Purchase Orders (POs), Capex POs, and transaction-based procurement.Quality and Logistics Management:Adept at resolving quality issues for child parts, driving quality improvement initiatives, and managing logistics to ensure timely material availability.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Proven ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Accounts, Stores, Production, Maintenance, and Quality, to resolve procurement-related challenges and streamline operations.Negotiation and Cost Management:Strong skills in cost negotiations to achieve cost savings while maintaining supplier relationships.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:Effective at analyzing complex procurement challenges and implementing efficient solutions.

1. Managing the complete Procurement to Pay (P2P) process.2. Handling purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice verifications.3. Following up with suppliers for material updates and resolving supplier and user department issues.4. Coordinating with accounts and user departments to address supplier concerns.5. Using tools like SAP and Coupa for procurement processes.6. Utilizing ticketing systems like OSM to resolve user department issues.7. Ensuring timely follow-up with suppliers and requesters for purchase order closures.Key Skills: -Purchase-to-Pay CycleSAP, ERP, CoupaVendor Management & DevelopmentQuality Management & Child Parts HandlingCross-functional Coordination (Accounts, Store, Production, Maintenance, Quality)Cost Negotiation & Inventory ControlSoft Skills: -Strong communication (verbal and written)Effective decision-making and problem-solving

Procurement and Supply Chain Management:Proficient in managing the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, sourcing strategies, and inventory optimization to ensure seamless procurement operations.Technology and Tools:Hands-on experience with SAP MM S4 HANA, ERP systems, and Coupa for efficient procurement and material management.Vendor Management and Development:Skilled in vendor onboarding, building long-term relationships, and improving supplier performance through continuous quality enhancements.BOM and Non-BOM Parts Procurement:Expertise in managing both BOM and non-BOM parts, Service Purchase Orders (POs), Capex POs, and transaction-based procurement.Quality and Logistics Management:Adept at resolving quality issues for child parts, driving quality improvement initiatives, and managing logistics to ensure timely material availability.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Proven ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Accounts, Stores, Production, Maintenance, and Quality, to resolve procurement-related challenges and streamline operations.Negotiation and Cost Management:Strong skills in cost negotiations to achieve cost savings while maintaining supplier relationships.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:Effective at analyzing complex procurement challenges and implementing efficient solutions.Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, effective decision-making, and problem-solving.Software Proficiency: SAP, ERP, Coupa.