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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Managing P2P process excellence includes defining new processes, process re-design, optimization to reduce waste and improvise effectiveness. Drafting and implementation of Procurement policy and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure). Managing compliance, KPI (key performance indicator) through automated process and enabled effective tracking. Implemented enhanced automated process for SLA (Service Level Agreement) and compliance against contracts. Designing dashboards in Power BI and other cloud tools and selection of appropriate data sources to support business decision. Managing master data by implementing right controls at right places to prevent fraud activities and loss without complicating the business process. Define, manage audit controls for Concur system managing corporate expenses management system. Define Environmental Social Governance / Diversity requirements, implementation of automated survey to evaluate the supplier base. Design, implementation and Managing Ariba P2P system configuration and various automated implementations to support P2P process. Managing Supplier life cycle management, including supplier registration, grading, ranking, risk assessment, QBR (Quarterly Business Reviews) and building preferred supplier base to the business. Handling multiple projects including Ariba P2P, Sourcing Contracting, SLP module implementation. Implementing multiple process automation on Sourcing, advance payment, supplier onboarding, categorization, and contract management process. Setting up training materials and strategies. Providing company-wide training, communication, change management and improve process compliance, also managing a team size of about seven members.

Markham

Managing Capital purchase process for Long-Term care and Retirement Residences in ON and BC, Including RFQ process Bidding, Tendering and vendor relationships. Managing commodities (Medical Bed & Surfaces, Medical Equipment, Medical Furniture, Medical Gas, Medical Services, office, janitorial, facility, IT supplies), Contract including Professional service (Medical Directors, Physio Therapist and Pharmacy), and capital / budget purchases. Preparation and analyzing reporting, KPI dashboards for SLT Team on various factors and process measurement. Handled multiple procurement projects and ERP implementation

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed entire purchasing process with the spend volume of $ 36M CAN, including inventory replenishment and vendor relationships. Managed commodities (chemicals, surgical, office, janitorial, facility, IT supplies), contracts, and capital / budget purchases. Oversaw multiple projects and data analysis. • Drive purchasing process (P2P), from PO release through EDI, following up on receipt and payment with accounts payable, ensuring release of payment on time. Improving the workflow quality.• Generate accurate forecast analysis and Kanban reports (Min/Max) for replenishment, achieving 98% fill rates and increasing inventory turns and availability while support business in smooth operations. • Coordinate returns with vendor, including handling wrong deliveries, initiating return goods authorization (RGA) and corrective actions. Generated weekly and monthly KPI reports, and maintained supplier corrective action report (SCAR), increasing delivery accuracy.• Developed good supplier relationships and improved service level through consistent communications, reviewing, problem solving, and reconciling invoices. Improved the service level.• Involved in implementation of projects, and lead multiple transition projects. Developed a forecast model that significantly reduced days-on-hand inventory to 10 days, decreasing inventory-carrying cost.• Established cross-functional teamwork and communication with the stake holders, by understanding the end user’s requirements and initiating RFx sourcing process. Purchased and expedited for on-time deliveries, achieving high customer / stakeholder satisfaction.• Achieved multiple cost savings through effective negotiation and accurate data analysis. • Align corporate goals with Quality Control (QC), effectively meeting or exceeding business needs. • Participated in volunteer programs, as active member of work place Health and safety committee.

Chennai Area, India

• Controlled the purchasing process P2P, from PO release to follow up on receipt and payment with accounts payable, ensuring on-time payment release while improving corporate image.• Formulated accurate forecasting, demand planning MRP analysis, inventory management, first in / first out (FIFO), expiry, and lot management, enhancing operations, increasing fill rate and inventory turns, and maintaining availability of 97%. • Developed good supplier relationships and improved corporate image through regular and consistent communications to review and improve the service level, resolve problems and reconcile invoices. • Managed RFX process for consumables, equipment, and contracts, achieving cost savings and added benefits for business. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams of internal and external stakeholders, driving accuracy for sourcing correct materials at appropriate times and mitigating the non-availability risk. • Aligned sourcing process with company policies and QC requirements, achieving savings.• Maintained master data and category, increasing accuracy and reducing inventory carrying costs / wastage by analyzing and generating periodical reports.• Monitored and generated KPI values evaluated and identified the potential vendors. Worked with selected suppliers to improving delivery accuracy, enhancing material resources availability. • Launched multiple projects, generated revenue by consistently meeting timelines and QC and business requirements. o Coordinated the materials requirements for the multiple organ transplantations, successfully meeting extremely short deadlines.

Chennai Area, India

• Controlled the purchasing process P2P, from PO release to follow up on receipt and payment with accounts payable, ensuring on-time payment release while improving corporate image.• Formulated accurate forecasting, demand planning MRP analysis, inventory management, first in / first out (FIFO), expiry, and lot management, enhancing operations, increasing fill rate and inventory turns, and maintaining availability of 97%. • Developed good supplier relationships and improved corporate image through regular and consistent communications to review and improve the service level, resolve problems and reconcile invoices. • Managed RFX process for consumables, equipment, and contracts, achieving cost savings and added benefits for business. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams of internal and external stakeholders, driving accuracy for sourcing correct materials at appropriate times and mitigating the non-availability risk. • Aligned sourcing process with company policies and QC requirements, achieving savings.• Maintained master data and category, increasing accuracy and reducing inventory carrying costs / wastage by analyzing and generating periodical reports.• Monitored and generated KPI values evaluated and identified the potential vendors. Worked with selected suppliers to improving delivery accuracy, enhancing material resources availability. • Launched multiple projects, generated revenue by consistently meeting timelines and QC and business requirements.

Nagercoil Area, India

Supervising the overall activities of pharmacyDispensing of drugs.Preparation of sales report on daily basis and HIS

Diploma In Supply Chain And Logistics, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Distinction

Supply chain management and logistics

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Hospital Administration/Management, Second Class

Masters in Business administration

Bachelor Of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Pharmacy

Activities and Societies: Paint club, Event coordination Bachelor in Pharmacy