Balaji Dhakshina Murthy, Cscmp, Cscl, Mba, B.E Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Sourcing Specialist at OECM (Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace), my key responsibilities include:1. Contributing to Developing Sourcing Strategies and Procurement Plans:- Supporting the Strategic Sourcing team in developing sourcing strategies for acquiring products and services.- Leveraging available data and building strong business relationships to facilitate fact-based decision-making.- Analyzing historical and current spend data to provide recommendations for procurement requirements.2. Leading Internal and External Procurement Projects:- Acting as the sourcing and procurement expert for OECM's executive team.- Providing regular updates and status reports on sourcing projects, ensuring continuity of supply and value for money.- Managing end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier consultations, pricing analysis, negotiation, and agreement preparation.- Ensuring timely project postings and adherence to deadlines.3. Coordinating and Executing the Procurement Process:- Preparing procurement strategies and finalizing them with internal and external stakeholders.- Managing e-tendering processes, coordinating bid analysis and evaluation, and facilitating score review meetings.- Preparing briefing documents and supporting proponent debriefings.- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for effective project execution.4. Providing Procurement Advisory Services:- Sharing expertise on procurement best practices, RFX templates, and training requirements.- Guiding customers on procurement standards, category spend analysis, sourcing approaches, and transition planning.- Offering business and technical guidance to project team members, peers, and senior management on sourcing issues, compliance, and market trends.Throughout my role, I adhere to deadlines, focus on streamlining processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1) Sourcing of different suppliers from the market as per the operational requirements.2) Initiate RFQ with suppliers, brokers and negotiating for best price with a knowledge on Spend analysis and cost fixture capabilities by meeting the target cost of the electronic components3) Establish and manage cost targets which can support and execute procurement activities4) Managing Purchase orders executions and ensure timely release of POs to suppliers based on MRP execution.5) Executions of MRP output - Expediting, Push out, Cancellation & Past due process6) Expediting with suppliers and Flex partners on critical material shortages.7) Ensure 100% parts availability to support on time production.8) Follow up with shipments and ensure on time delivery of materials from domestic and international suppliers.9) Selling excess Inventory stock to other vendors, distributors and other Contract manufacturers.10) Initiating RMA (Return Material Authorization) or Scrap process if materials get disqualified.11) Determining shipment methods based on cargo Gross weight & Dimensions (Routing guide).12) Weekly calls with site to discuss / meet their new goals and for further process improvement.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1) Perform enhanced due diligence of new and existing clients in accordance with the internal bank policies and procedures.2)Carry out a detailed analysis of customer information submitted within the scope of risks perspective.3) Compliance and verifying the information with the help of bank internal and external tools to study the customer profile, behaviour patterns, repayment capacity and other financial risks and commitments with the Bank and others.4) In-depth investigation of KYC documents of the customers required to fulfil non face to face requirements of the Bank.5) Calculation of Risk assessment associated with AML and escalating to next levels.6) Conducting regular reviews of customers ensuring the Bank deals only with Legal clients. 7) Monitoring/investigating the historical transactions to prevent the bank from being vulnerable to Money laundering and other criminal activities. 8) Review, research and make determination of suspicion on items and transactions identified to be unusual.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1) Estimating the cost of the fabrication and installation of Aluminium doors and windows for the project2) To read the tender/document/drawing and find the scope of work3) Assist the Project Manager in the over- all Supervision of the installation of doors and windows.4) Coordinate with the store to expedite delivery of consumable materials.5) Assist with Research and Developer on profile modification.6) In-Charge of completing the Aluminium frame of strip window and glazing panel.7) Handling of labour and disseminate them on the different job.8) Coordinating with Site Supervisor on timely completion of the project.

Postgraduate Degree, International Business, 3.7/4

Postgraduate Degree, Supply Chain Management, 3.6/4

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations And Marketing, 8.0/10

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 7.8/10