Kaviyarasan Kalaivannan
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement Engineer with 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Skilled in outsourcing, cost reduction, and supplier risk assessment to support large-scale projects. Proven track record of developing procurement strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with client and company standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
E-commerce OMNI customer fulfillment associate
Walmart Super centre
10.2024 - Current
- Supported online order fulfillment by picking, packing, and staging products for timely customer delivery.
- Ensured accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with Walmart’s service standards in a fast-paced retail environment.
Senior Procurement engineer
Acetech heavy fab India pvt ltd
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Procured and outsourced critical counterweight components for heavy vehicles supplied to Caterpillar, Kobelco, and Schwing Stetter, managing an annual spend of ₹25+ crore (~CAD $4M).
- Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving 8–12% cost savings on raw materials (steel, castings, and fabrication parts) while ensuring adherence to international client quality standards.
- Outsourced various components to qualified vendors, leading to 10-15% cost savings and improved efficiency in heavy fabrication projects.
- Streamlined supplier base by evaluating and onboarding high performing vendors, improving on-time delivery performance by 15% and reducing material shortages.
- Coordinated across engineering, production, and logistics teams to align procurement timelines with client delivery schedules, reducing project delays by 10%.
- Developed supplier risk assessments and dual sourcing strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain uninterrupted project execution.
Procurement Executive
The Independent food company
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed end-to-end procurement for multiple restaurant brands including SALT, Somewhere, Public, Parker’s, Joe & The Juice, Shalwa, and Kumo, ensuring uninterrupted supply of ingredients, packaging, and operational materials.
- Negotiated with local and international suppliers to secure high-quality goods at competitive prices, achieving an average 8–10% cost reduction per quarter.
- Collaborated closely with finance, culinary, and operations teams to forecast demand, control budgets, and maintain optimal stock levels across all outlets.
- Implemented vendor evaluation systems and maintained strong supplier relationships to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, ISO).
- Oversaw purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records using Oracle software, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.
- Coordinated logistics and warehouse operations to minimize stockouts and streamline inbound deliveries.
- Conducted market research and supplier benchmarking to identify new sourcing opportunities and enhance procurement efficiency.
- Supported management in budget planning, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing to improve overall operational profitability.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Lambton College
Ottawa01.2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Production Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore01.2021
Skills
- Procurement & ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle
- Design & Engineering Tools: PTC Creo, ANSYS
- Office & Productivity Tools: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)
- Professional Competencies: Negotiation, Vendor Management, Compliance, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration
- Certification: SAP Procurement Certification (SAP S/4HANA – Materials Management)
Timeline
E-commerce OMNI customer fulfillment associate
Walmart Super centre
10.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement engineer
Acetech heavy fab India pvt ltd
07.2023 - 06.2024
Procurement Executive
The Independent food company
07.2021 - 06.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Lambton College
Bachelor’s Degree - Production Engineering
PSG College of Technology
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