Varun Sumedhan
Vaughan,Ontario
Summary
Seasoned Procurement and Operations leader with over 14 years of experience optimizing business operations and forging strong supplier partnerships across diverse industries. Proven ability to streamline processes, reduce costs, and build high-performing teams. Passionate about finding innovative solutions and driving business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Purchase Officer
Blueflower General Services
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded fleet operations and purchase strategies to optimize vehicle utilization, reduce spare parts costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Overseeing a fleet of 350 vehicles, I successfully managed day-to-day operations, forecasting vehicle maintenance, accident repairs, and customer inquiries.
- Implemented robust cost effective purchase processes to acquire vehicles, spare parts, and other fleet-related assets at competitive prices. Conducted rigorous vendor evaluations and negotiations, keeping records resulting in 7% cost savings on fleet related expenses.
- Successfully upgraded the fleet by 60 vehicles, optimizing vehicle mix to meet customer demands and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed strategies meeting deadlines to enhance fleet utilization, resulting in 25% increase in vehicle occupancy rates compared to previous year.
- Led and developed a high-performing operations team, communicating and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- By focusing on procurement and cost management, I contributed to increased revenue and overall growth in fleet size from 290 to 350 vehicles.
Purchase Officer / Specialist
Invobuild Infratech Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Managed purchase requests and purchases from various regions and projects under very tight deadlines and successfully delivered each one of
them - Negotiated the best prices and planned and organized materials from the
finest suppliers, stepping up as needed to finish the job on schedule. - Examining the team's previous purchases, assessing the performance of the vendors, and ensuring that the PO terms are being followed
- Collaborating with the project team, learning about their requirements, anticipating urgent material needs, and quickly arranging them.
Senior Procurement and Client Servicing Specialist
Lampearth General Trading LLC
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Preparation of bidding documents for UN bids, Govt of Canada bids, and DOD Military bids and Purchases.
- Releasing purchase order accurately and managing purchase cycle till delivery.
- sourcing, comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers for most competitive offers
- Direct purchase from overseas manufacturers ensuring cost effectiveness and expedited delivery to bases.
- Managing supplier relations, vendor management and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc
- Managing vendors, researching, handling blanket purchase orders and annual maintenance contracts
- Releasing Purchase orders and work orders after verifying lead times and payment terms
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Client Service/Procurement Executive
Redorange EXIM Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Purchasing of all types of materials (civil, electrical, plumbing, hardware, carpentry, safety, etc.)
- Processing orders once awarded, renegotiating rates and payment terms with vendors
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases
- Resolve supply, quality, service, and invoicing issues with vendors
- Managed procurement team to ensure timely delivery of products and services while maintaining quality standards
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of industry developments, market dynamics, and pricing structures.
Marketing / Sales
Al-Saruh Gulf World Trading Est.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Identifying business opportunities, securing orders, marketing new materials from inventory, handling purchases, expediting deliveries, introducing new materials to the company for keeping inventory
- Issuing invoices and following up payments.
Education
MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management -
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, Tamil NaduB.A in Sociology - undefined
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, Tamil NaduSkills
- Vendor Identification
- Knowledge of materials
- Analytical Skill
- Result Oriented
- Proactive
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Sourcing
- Vendor Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Timeline
Operations and Purchase Officer
Blueflower General Services
01.2023 - 08.2024
Purchase Officer / Specialist
Invobuild Infratech Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 11.2022
Senior Procurement and Client Servicing Specialist
Lampearth General Trading LLC
05.2014 - 12.2015
Client Service/Procurement Executive
Redorange EXIM Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 05.2014
Marketing / Sales
Al-Saruh Gulf World Trading Est.
01.2009 - 01.2012
MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management -
Annamalai University
B.A in Sociology - undefined
Annamalai University
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