Sathish Murali Krishnan
Collier Row,HAV
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. Proven skills in strategic thinking and problem-solving, complemented by experience in CRM software and MRP systems. Proficient in negotiation and analytical processes, utilizing tools like Check SCM and Workfront to enhance operational workflows. Focused on driving efficiency through technical knowledge and strategic insights.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Buyer (Building Material & Estate Environment)
London Borough of Hackney
, UK
2019.08 - 2026.08
- Procured materials for council housing across all trades, coordinating with supervisors and operatives.
- Managed annual spend of GBP 20M, liaising with approved suppliers and stakeholders.
- Supported procurement objectives through price negotiation, long-term agreements, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Directed supplier relationships, addressing cost negotiations and resolving concerns efficiently.
- Conducted supplier cost comparison analyses while monitoring performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborated with architects, surveyors, and production staff to ensure accurate specifications for quotations and tenders.
- Ensured tender invitations adhered to European purchasing guidelines and procurement procedures.
- Facilitated queries from external providers and Hackney Council accounts, expediting overdue supplier payments when necessary.
- Boosted supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and terms.
- Assessed potential suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Evaluated product performance regularly; ensured alignment with business needs.
- Developed purchasing strategies to meet company objectives and goals effectively.
- For cost-efficiency, sourced products from various international suppliers.
- Analysed market trends to anticipate product demand.
- Established efficient procurement processes for improved supply chain management.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff; ensured correct storage of goods.
- To reduce expenses, negotiated bulk purchase deals with suppliers.
- With keen attention to detail, reviewed vendor invoices for discrepancies.
- Monitored market fluctuations to make informed buying decisions.
- Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
- Evaluated product sales performance to provide accurate reports and identify improvement opportunities.
- Assessed and resolved logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
- Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
- Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
- Streamlined inventory control with regular stock checks and updates.
- Handled vendor disputes professionally; preserved good business relations.
- To maintain smooth operations, managed order discrepancies swiftly and professionally.
- Identified new vendors whilst researching competitive markets globally.
- Ensured timely delivery of products, maintaining customer satisfaction levels high.
- Managed tender process, interviewing and comparing bids to maximise contract terms.
- Researched and purchased specialized equipment and materials for company use.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programmes for new employees, maximising performance and engagement from day one.
- Analysed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Utilised market reports, trade periodicals and promotion materials to identify new business opportunities.
Buyer (Direct & Indirect)
Plaza Premium group
London Heathrow Airport, UK
2016.11 - 2019.08
- Cost negotiation: Responsible for £2.5M+ GBP annual spend, sourcing food, Non-food, electronic, hardware, software, uniform, construction materials, WM, utility bills, H&S , HR ,Sales & marketing , Finance and other mass materials required for setup of new lounge; Dealing directly with suppliers using negotiation skills to control quality and cost against set targets, dealing with cost management and cost analysis, including frequent reporting to senior management on cost movements and strategies for future projects
- Supplier negotiations: Support procurement objectives via price negotiation, long term agreements and supplier activity, material sourcing and cost reduction for procurement processes; Direct negotiation and relationship building with suppliers covering range of issues from cost negotiation through to resolving any supplier concerns and issues; Chasing up prices for supplier cost comparison (SCC) analysis, monitoring supplier performance and KPIs
- Reporting and Analysis: Extended reporting on costs incurred, LCC targets and global, Strategic sourcing and implementing procurement category plans.
- Bill of materials; Supply chain analysis to mitigate risk, establish product /supplier sourcing in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Mass Procurement environment: Handling 7 lounges and 1 Hotel in Heathrow Terminals (1, 2, 3, 4&5) also coordinating with teams based across world; Acquisition Planning, Materials management, process management; Setting up New lounge; Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
- Admin: Raise purchase orders as per MRP requirements and against costs centers for Consumables; Expedite orders in timely manner; Obtain RFQ’s from approved vendors and provide quote details to relevant departments; Assist with internal audits for purchasing department; able to execute orders in timely and accurate manner with attention to detail and maintain Vendor SLA, NDA.
Junior Buyer
Millennium group
2015.10 - 2016.10
- Liaising with suppliers, planning teams, and operations managers, ensuring information is communicated accurately and efficiently.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Department's day-to-day Critical Path.
- Responsible for creating and updating product and supplier master data inthesystem.
- Updating product data, supplier data and rebates/ special offers within defined time frames to make sure it is in line with current requirements.
- Involved in Sales Order Processing (SOP), Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS), Merchandise Management Solution (MMS) processes on in-house system
- Sourcing directly from manufacturing PARTNERS (Factories) or through traders when they are able to achieve better cost prices.
- Owning the sourcing section of the critical path to ensure key sourcing dates are met.
- Developing new ranges in line with sourcing strategy by analysing trending products in the market and completing a comprehensive competitor analysis, gap analysis, and data analysis of sales and creating an informed strategic range plan. Suggested the SKUs to eliminate and those that have to be developed.
- Involved in generating stock requirements reports. Produced reports for price Comparison and supplier performance evaluation.
- Ensured proper contact with customers relating to releases and delivery.
- Used forecasting methods to ensure stock availability. Forecasting based on historical data and against the current market trends to ensure required stock availability.
- Provided support for stock counts and physical inventory management activities.
- In charge of all the big labels in soft drinks: Coca, Britvic, DANONE water, AGBARR, and LRS, and many other drinks
- Assisting the senior buyer to build the business by identifying and understanding local Markets
Business Development Executive
Logica Soft ltd
2015.06 - 2015.10
Trainee Recruitment consultant
Logica Soft ltd
2014.07 - 2015.05
Business Development Executive
Vectone Mobile ltd
2013.06 - 2013.11
Admin Assistant
Blackstoneic ltd
2012.02 - 2013.05
Supervisor- Part time
Exxon Mobile Roc UK ltd
2010.11 - 2011.12
Education
Masters - International Business and Management
University of Bedfordshire
UKB. Commerce - undefined
University of Madras
IndiaSkills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel data management
- VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Critical and strategic thinking
- CRM software experience
- Communication and problem-solving skills
- Negotiation and analytical skills
- MRP systems knowledge
- SAP MM training
- Mass production understanding
- Check SCM and Workfront usage
Custom
- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sathish-murali-krishnan-46188353
- Mobile: +44 (0) 7550707404
- Email: st8487@gmail.com
Timeline
Buyer (Building Material & Estate Environment)
London Borough of Hackney
2019.08 - 2026.08
Buyer (Direct & Indirect)
Plaza Premium group
2016.11 - 2019.08
Junior Buyer
Millennium group
2015.10 - 2016.10
Business Development Executive
Logica Soft ltd
2015.06 - 2015.10
Trainee Recruitment consultant
Logica Soft ltd
2014.07 - 2015.05
Business Development Executive
Vectone Mobile ltd
2013.06 - 2013.11
Admin Assistant
Blackstoneic ltd
2012.02 - 2013.05
Supervisor- Part time
Exxon Mobile Roc UK ltd
2010.11 - 2011.12
B. Commerce - undefined
University of Madras
Masters - International Business and Management
University of Bedfordshire