Naresh kumar Selvaraj
Coventry
Summary
Dedicated, loyal and conscientious professional with Ten years of solid work experience and a wealth of skills and capabilities acquired during my career to date in Procurement. I have collaborated with startups to MNC's and worked in the Automotive, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas, sectors. I'm looking forward to working in a challenging environment where my skills and experiences are well utilized.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Buyer
Briggs of Burton
01.2022 - Current
- Obtaining maximum value in terms of pricing, quality and lead time in procuring Project materials (involves Mechanical, Electrical & Machined components) CapEx items and Services
- Acting as a focal point for all procurement needs, maintaining Visual management and apprising higher management team about performance and forecast of materials for better decision making
- Collaborating with Planning, Engineering and Production teams and ensuring the materials are on time in full delivery (OTIF) and right first time (RFT) to meet the project delivery plans
- Learning the existing set-up and developing the standard operating procedures (SOP) to maximize efficiency
- Supporting team daily in morning meetings to help set objectives for the day and set the tempo
Lead Procurement Engineer
Gulf Spic
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Established and Implemented Procurement strategies, developed procedures, RFQ's and KPI's based on commodities, categories and projects
- Represented the Procurement department in a multimillion-dollar project with minimal supervision successfully by engaging various departments, stakeholders and supply chains with clear requirements and forecasting & mitigating problems in the early stages
- Handled complex categories and multiple projects at any given time from start to end including handling the customs clearance process and delivery of materials at the site
- Collaborated with Clients, TPI, Technical, and Quality control departments to conduct FAT and SAT as per the approved ITP and ensured product quality standards are second to none.
- Maintained positive meaningful work relationships with both Internal and External stakeholders.
- Managed a team of procurement engineers & assistants and provided training for new recruits with respect to procurement activities and company policies.
Assistant Manager (Purchase)
Danieli India Limited
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed purchasing process, and facilitated the supply of materials, consumables and equipment to the business by utilizing online purchasing systems and ensuring adherence to budgets
- Evaluated and developed alternative local sources for imported raw materials which realized significant savings of up to 20% for the business and reviewed existing providers to maximize return on investment
- Arranged routine Meetings with the Vendor and QA Department regarding quality improvement, the production process for rejection analysis
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure supplier expectations were followed, resulting in adherence to the product specification and packaging conformity.
Assistant Manager (Purchase)
Simpson & Co Ltd
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Procured various engine components including castings & forgings and worked along with the production team and other stakeholders to meet the production plan
- Involved in New Product Development by collaborating with R&D, Quality and Vendors
- Reviewed Techno-commercial offers and carried out negotiations for better pricing, delivery schedule and payment terms
- Developed reports on various programs run for vendor development for top management review
- Maintained optimum material inventory without any variance by conducting stock verification and documentation
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Aston Business School
Birmingham 09.2019 - 01.2021
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Staffordshire University
Stafford 09.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Engineering -
Anna University
India 03.2002 - 04.2006
Skills
- Category Management
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor acquisition & retention
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder management
- Risk identification &mitigation
- ERP Software
- Leading teams and projects
- Logistics
- Buyer Contracts
- MS Office package
- Google sheets and slides
Certification
- Google Data Analytics Certification - Pursuing
- Diploma in 3D Modelling using Pro-E from CADD Centre
- Primavera course completion certificate from CADD Centre
Accomplishments
Achieved Project Purchasing Manager Position in one of the critical projects handled by M/s Gulf Spic.
Implemented lean process method for efficient handling of vendor transmittals and document approval cycle which proved vital for project execution
Work Availability
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Additional Industry Experience
Petalite, UK
Investigated a possible 1.2 Trillion USD Global Market of Electric Commercial Vehicles (Bus, Van & eVTOL) and its charging infrastructure requirements as part of my MBA Project
Devised priority-based business proposal by analyzing the Size, Structure and Dynamics of target markets including customer segmentation, predicted growth rates, value chains, business models, competitor analysis and barriers to entry.
The developed plan could save time for them to enter the market and savings of 45 Million Pounds in terms of Investment.
Eden-Horticulture, UK
Helped a food supplement brand in the UK by devising a strategic plan to improve the credibility of the product and its sales.
Carried out market analysis, identified consumer preferences, and reformed the value proposition consistent with the product.
Our plan has generated £50,000 worth of sales in just Six months after the product launch
P&G, UK
Performed in-depth analysis of the diminishing sales of the in-wash scent booster segment to understand trends, competitors and needs
Partnered with the brand management team and proposed new ideas to reposition the product to an untapped market segment and drive B2B market adoption.
Proposed a set of new marketing initiatives, communication, and DPSM strategies and built a glide path model to increase category penetration by over +10%.
Timeline
Project Buyer
Briggs of Burton
01.2022 - Current
Master of Business Administration -
Aston Business School
09.2019 - 01.2021
Lead Procurement Engineer
Gulf Spic
07.2013 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager (Purchase)
Danieli India Limited
05.2012 - 06.2013
Assistant Manager (Purchase)
Simpson & Co Ltd
06.2010 - 05.2012
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Staffordshire University
09.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Engineering -
Anna University
03.2002 - 04.2006
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