Hi, I’m
Sajitha Banu Kadarsha
North York,ON
Summary
Procurement Manager with expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Achievements include leading global sourcing initiatives that reduced raw material costs by 30% and improved operational efficiency through data analysis. Focused on aligning procurement strategies with business objectives and enhancing supply chain performance.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Atlantic PackagingScarborough
Category Buyer
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Managed MRO and chemical categories across 8+ plants to ensure compliance with contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with category manager to develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identified and onboarded new suppliers, reducing lead times and lowering cost of goods.
- Maintained and analyzed vendor performance data to guide pricing, delivery, and service level decisions.
- Developed supplier evaluation tools to enhance vendor accountability and performance tracking.
- Generated inventory and spend reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly to support cost analysis and strategic planning.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies to ensure timely material delivery.
CareGo TechBurlington
Technical Buyer
10.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Oversaw complete procurement lifecycle across multiple projects, ensuring prompt RFQs and purchase order processing.
- Negotiated competitive pricing and delivery schedules to align with project budgets and timelines.
- Partnered with engineering and project management teams to integrate procurement strategies with technical needs.
- Ensured clarity in RFQ submissions by coordinating engineering documentation and specifications.
- Addressed supplier-related technical challenges while managing necessary cross-border shipment documentation.
- Facilitated vendor site visits to optimize procurement processes and strengthen supplier relationships.
HP PolymersPuslinch
Senior Purchaser
03.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Implemented global sourcing initiatives, achieving 30% reduction in raw material costs.
- Developed strong supplier relationships to ensure supply chain continuity and cost efficiency.
- Increased inventory turnover using strategic data-driven purchasing methods.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to minimize excess and prevent obsolescence.
- Leveraged Sage PFW for analyzing production forecasts to support procurement decisions.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to enhance procurement processes based on market intelligence.
Riverside Natural FoodsNorth York
Senior Buyer
07.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Conducted RFP analysis and supplier negotiations to optimize costs and enhance procurement strategy
- Led supplier onboarding with contract negotiation, pricing, and material specification approvals to ensure alignment with business needs
- Managed procurement for 200+ SKUs using forecast-driven planning
- Configured material parameters (lead time, MOQ, contracts) in SAP
- Collaborated cross-functionally (Manufacturing, R&D, QA, IT) to support supplier integration
- Collaborated with stakeholders to support new product launches and secure timely delivery of materials
- Supported MRP system implementation and developed SOPs
- Delivered ongoing inventory analysis and reporting to support business decisions
XPO LogisticsMississauga
Material Coordinator
08.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated material flow across warehouses, enhancing operational efficiency
- Maintained inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation processes
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, maintaining optimal inventory thresholds
- Collaborated with operations teams, reinforcing material accountability
- Generated inventory reports to support procurement and replenishment decisions
- Developed shipping schedules based on order analysis and demand
Education
Mohawk CollegeHamilton, ON
Supply Chain Management
12-2020
Sault CollegeSault Ste. Marie, ON
Project Management
12-2019
KCG College of TechnologyIndia
Electronics & Communication Engineering
12-2018
Skills
- Sourcing strategies and procurement
- Bid management
- Vendor negotiation and management
- Cost analysis and optimization
- Demand forecasting and inventory planning
- Efficiency improvement processes
- ERP and SAP systems expertise
- Excel proficiency
- Office software suite expertise
- Material planning and inventory control
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt)
- Management tools for projects
Timeline
Category Buyer
Atlantic Packaging
07.2024 - Current
Technical Buyer
CareGo Tech
10.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Purchaser
HP Polymers
03.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Buyer
Riverside Natural Foods
07.2020 - 03.2022
Material Coordinator
XPO Logistics
08.2019 - 06.2020
Mohawk College
Supply Chain Management
Sault College
Project Management
KCG College of Technology
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Accomplishments
- Achieved 30% cost reduction through global sourcing initiatives at HP Polymers
- Saved $300K annually by negotiating vendor-managed inventory storage solutions
- Reduced procurement costs by $200K–$300K monthly through dual-supplier strategy at Riverside
- Prevented $50K–$100K monthly waste by improving inventory turnover and planning accuracy
Interests
Availability-
, Anytime in a week