Nelanthini Rajesan
Maple,ON
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
Greenhouse Juice
02.2022 - Current
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing to achieve savings of approx. 800k CAD
- Developing Strategic Sourcing Strategies alongside Leadership to push for continuous Innovation and Development (ex Building Supplier Pipeline, Supplier Diversification, Cost Saving Initiatives)
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making
Strategic Sourcing Lead
Spin Master
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Led cross-functional teams in successful qualification and onboarding of new suppliers, resulting in enhanced supplier diversity and reduced supply chain risks in Mexico and Europe
- Developed and implemented a sustainable sourcing program, achieving a 50% increase in the use of environmentally friendly and socially responsible suppliers
- Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities
- Managed and developed relationships with North American and European suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power
Supplier Development Specialist
Spin Master
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Implemented a comprehensive supplier development program across Mexico, resulting in a 25% reduction in supplier defects within the first year
- Transferred 13 Toy Items from China to Mexico Production during COVID in 4 months and negotiated $35k in cost savings
- Led supplier development initiatives in North America, optimizing supplier capabilities and driving continuous improvement.
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
Direct Sourcing Specialist
Spin Master
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored EU Supplier performance and identified cost reduction and improvement opportunities for Activities Portfolio to ensure maximum profit
- Assessed and developed new Mexican Suppliers using LEAN Principles on current and potential new capabilities to support Strategic Business Diversification
- Developed a tooling directory to track all active injection molding tools for 100% traceability.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Product Development Engineer
Spin Master
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with Design and Brand teams on generating new concepts and provide technical and cost assessment for Activities GBU
- Provided chemical and material engineering expertise throughout the product development life cycle of new development toy items
- Created a new project management interface to improve tracking of design changes for development projects to mitigate risk to project schedule
- Researched and recommended improvements to product development plans.
Supply Planner
Spin Master
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Resolved shortage situations by proactively managing and monitoring inventory levels for assigned products to mitigate a decrease in revenue
- Led a project to accurately identify and catalog Lead Times for all Asia produced items to guarantee the quickest product turnaround time.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Procurement Specialist
Ontario Power Generation
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed multiple projects created requisitions for purchased items and oversaw the approval process of all services and materials to ensure the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment Project can be completed successfully
- Improved Supply Chain efficiency by 60% through the development of new matrices and tools (i.e., guidelines, templates) to ensure best procurement practices
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON06.2018
Skills
- Approx 5 years in Global Procurement and Product Development
- 3 Years in Manufacturing & Production
- Global Supplier Development & Management Experience
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management
Certification
Professional Engineer
Professional Engineer Ontario
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Greenhouse Juice
02.2022 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Lead
Spin Master
10.2020 - 02.2022
Supplier Development Specialist
Spin Master
01.2020 - 10.2020
Direct Sourcing Specialist
Spin Master
07.2019 - 12.2019
Product Development Engineer
Spin Master
01.2019 - 07.2019
Supply Planner
Spin Master
07.2018 - 12.2018
Procurement Specialist
Ontario Power Generation
01.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
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