Nandakumar K Email & Phone Number

Greater Bengaluru Area

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

. Determines presentation standards and prepares customer specific complex charts and reports for procurement agents and management to support analysis and management of procurement elements (e.g., supplier cost, delivery, quality).. Completes procurement responsibilities for low value, non complex procurement and releases to previously negotiated strategic agreements.. Supports Procurement Agents in tasks related to higher-value procurement transactions.. Assists less experienced Procurement Coordinators.. Enters data, runs complex queries, performs updates and edits databases for procurement agents, management and other customers to ensure data integrity and timeliness.. Designs, creates and maintains procurement databases. Collects, organizes, analyzes, edits and provides data from various computer systems and databases to procurement agents and management in order to effectively evaluate processes and performance within the procurement cycle.. Communicates with suppliers, procurement agents and internal customers to identify and resolve issues associated with the procurement cycle such as quotes, billing, contracts and other documentation discrepancies to ensure contractual compliance.. Determines requirements and gathers documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, statements of work) from various data sources and sends to suppliers in order to define contractual requirements.. Trains and coaches less experienced Procurement Coordinators.. Oversees the scheduling and organization of meetings, recording and distribution of meeting minutes and agendas, processing and filing of forms and documentation and performs other administrative tasks to assist in the efficiency of procurement operations.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Handle a team of 7+ Buyers • Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO's are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN action items • Ensure there are no Production line down situations • Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics • Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members • Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards • Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions • Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management's attention on a timely basis • Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics • Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues • Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes • Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes • Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources • Be Back-up to Manager • Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard • Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement • Daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review • Review on Parts Count, HC, Dashboard, Metrics, 4UP-Update • Host Weekly/Bi monthly Calls with sites stake holders • Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed • Talent review - review buyers performance, plan for their career path and identify appropriate training to improve buyers' skills/knowledge where needed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Timely issuance of POs to Vendors, follow-up for order confirmation and co-ordination for on time payment to suppliers • Coordinating with vendors for actual delivery status of material • On time completion of Open Purchase Order Report and Shortage Report for review • To efficiently and accurately execute core procurement processes for assigned products • To meet or exceed desired service levels and inventory targets as defined for the products assigned, validated through procurement metrics • Coordinate with Internal Business Partner (requestor) and Supplier for Purchase Order Changes • Select supplier for placing new orders in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies • Managing supplier's database • Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes • Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues • Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes • Shortage/excess escalation management, co-ordinate and follow through on urgent receive, past dues management and receiving challenge resolution

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1.Prepare and execute purchase orders and releases. Manage transactional interaction with suppliers. 2.Assure proper accounts are charged for purchased materials, and work with accounting and end-users to reconcile discrepancies3.Select contract/supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with approved Purchasing strategiesWork with buyer group and suppliers to resolve supplier claims & invoice discrepancies4.Work with the supplier and end-user to resolve invoices, damaged/returned goods, and ship date issuesProvide reports, information, analysis etc., as required, in a timely, professional manner5.Maintain a good level of public relations with outside suppliers as well as a strong partnership with internal users