JAYARAMAN KRISHNAN
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Experienced procurement leader with a proven track record of orchestrating cost-effective procurement strategies and optimizing supply chain processes, poised to drive efficiency, foster supplier relationships, and achieve strategic objectives as the Senior Procurement Executive leveraging 14+ years of expertise in category management, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic sourcing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Executive
Nstyle Pte Ltd
Singapore
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Achieved a 10% reduction in overall procurement costs through strategic procurement strategies and effective vendor negotiations.
- Conducted detailed reviews of quotations, purchase orders and tender terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with established checklist criteria.
- Developed and managed cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes, resulting in a 10-15% increase in overall efficiency.
- Established a robust category management framework, enhancing supplier performance and transparency.
- Enhanced communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, facilitating alignment on procurement priorities and driving cross-functional initiatives to support business objectives.
- Boosted supplier satisfaction and on-time delivery performance by 15-20% through cultivating strong vendor relationships and enhancing communication.
Senior Technical Purchasing Executive
Smit Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore
09.2008 - 07.2017
- Procured spares and stores for ships efficiently, ensuring timely availability and minimizing downtime.
- Reviewed received quotations to verify alignment with specifications, facilitating informed decision-making by the technical team.
- Contributed to annual savings of approximately $0.5 million by spearheading procurement strategies that led to a 5-10% cost reduction.
- Executed purchase orders in adherence to purchasing policies and procedures, promoting transparency in procurement processes.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, realizing an average cost savings of 5-10% while upholding quality standards and ensuring timely delivery.
- Processed invoices and reconciled purchase orders in the finance accounting system within specified deadlines, facilitating timely payment and financial transparency.
- Implemented proactive risk management strategies, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing disruptions to operations during critical periods.
- Optimized inventory management practices, achieving an 8-10% reduction in excess inventory and associated carrying costs.
Purchasing Executive
Yamari Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Processed purchase requisitions and sourced goods to meet internal customer requirements, ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.
- Improved inventory turnover and minimized stockouts through effective planning and management of inventory levels.
- Generated key measurement indices to drive suppliers' quality improvement activities, enhancing product quality and supplier performance.
- Managed overall supplier performance, cost, quality, and delivery to meet company objectives, fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring supply chain efficiency.
- Interfaced with suppliers and end-users to identify and resolve deviations in material performance, maintaining product quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Officer
Ess Tee Industries
India
02.2005 - 12.2005
- Liaised with customers to understand their requirements and efficiently processed customer orders, ensuring timely delivery and fulfillment.
- Achieved a 5% reduction in procurement costs by providing material forecasting, monitoring, and cost reduction plans.
- Planned and monitored schedules, tracked project documentation, coordinated purchasing, quality control, shipping, invoicing, and costs, ensuring project timelines and budgets were met.
- Coordinated supply chain activities to streamline processes and improve overall operational effectiveness.
Logistics Officer
T.V.S. Logistics
India
08.2003 - 01.2005
- Streamlined supply chain activities, leading to improved operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained requisite inventory norms to optimize supply chain management, reducing stockouts and excess inventory while ensuring timely availability of materials.
Education
MBA -
Thompson River University
08.2024
Master of Science - Precision Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
02.2007
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical
Madurai Kamaraj University
04.2002
Skills
- SAP
- AMOS-W
- ERP
- BAAN
- MS Office
- Vendor Management
- Project management
- Bid coordination
- Data Analysis
- Negotiation
- Account Management
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Senior Procurement Executive
Nstyle Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 08.2021
Senior Technical Purchasing Executive
Smit Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 07.2017
Purchasing Executive
Yamari Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2007 - 08.2008
Supply Chain Officer
Ess Tee Industries
02.2005 - 12.2005
Logistics Officer
T.V.S. Logistics
08.2003 - 01.2005
MBA -
Thompson River University
Master of Science - Precision Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical
Madurai Kamaraj University
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