Krishan Kumar
Buyer
Brampton,ON
Summary
Innovative Material Buyer possessing outstanding sourcing, negotiation and persuasion abilities. Bringing 5+ years of vast experience implementing buying strategies in Auto Industries. Polished in monitoring market trends and competitor strategies and researching and evaluating areas of opportunity to reduce costs. Dedicated to developing ideas and strategies to add value, aid business performance and work towards strategy of continuous improvement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct/Indirect Buyer
Martinrea Industrial - Division Of Martinrea Int.
11.2017 - 04.2023
- Martinrea Industrial Canada is a division of progressive group in automotive industries known as Martinrea International, has many divisions all over, specializes in Stamping, Sun roofs, Engine cradles, Hydroforming Tubes, Exhaust systems, Fuel systems, Suspension Link, Components for automotive five-star safety standards etc
- Issued purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Creating Releases and sending out to supplier as per requirement
- Analyzed buying history and shortages to determine best method of procurement.
- Analyze future demands to make insightfull buying decisions
- Arranged transport of goods and tracked orders to confirm timely delivery.
- Scrutinized bid quotations for factors such as terms and conditions, price, delivery and quality control.
- Update min/max level in Item master as per the requirements
- Coordinate with inventory team, management and stockroom as required
- Escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management
- Commodity Code & Inventory optimization
- MRP & CMS Cycle count setup
Tool Crib Attendant
Hydroform Solutions, Division Of Martinrea Int.
07.2013 - 11.2017
- Supported purchasing team in conducting market study for purchased items
- Involved with Purchasing in negotiation process with suppliers
- Maintained instruments and tools to help team complete maintenance tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
Production Supervisor
Hydroform Solution - Division Of Martinrea Int.
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Managing manpower and organizing workflow
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Providing constructive feedback and coaching
- Good communication skills, Neutral and flexible
Lead hand
Hydroform Solution - Division Of Martinrea Int.
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Maintained updated knowledge of company policies and trained employees on rules and procedures regularly.
- Contributed to employee performance review meetings and disciplinary actions.
- Adhered to industry safety protocols and enforced team member compliance.
- Set up and operation of 6-axis laser equipment to machine parts
- Selected, aligned, and secured holding fixtures, attachments, and accessories
- Performed preventive maintenance on laser equipment in coordination with the Maintenance Department
Education
Diploma - Micro Computer Anaylyst
2001
High school Diploma - undefined
1998
Skills
- Market Trend Analysis
- Vendor Negotiations
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Commodity Management
- Negotiate Price
- Analytical Thinking
- Result Orientated
- Time Management
- Flexible
- Team Player
Timeline
Direct/Indirect Buyer - Martinrea Industrial - Division Of Martinrea Int.
11.2017 - 04.2023
Tool Crib Attendant - Hydroform Solutions, Division Of Martinrea Int.
07.2013 - 11.2017
Production Supervisor - Hydroform Solution - Division Of Martinrea Int.
04.2009 - 07.2013
Lead hand - Hydroform Solution - Division Of Martinrea Int.
05.2005 - 04.2009
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology - Diploma, Micro Computer Anaylyst
Emery Collegiate - High school Diploma,