KAKARAPALLI KESAV
Kakinada,Andhra Pradesh
Summary
Supply chain management professional with a strong track record of maintaining high standards and achieving outstanding results. Experienced in managing RFQs, conducting supplier negotiations, estimating costs, implementing dual sourcing strategies, and minimizing lead times. Proven ability to optimize supply chain efficiency and foster strong vendor partnerships. Highly regarded as a collaborative team member who readily adapts to changing requirements. Proficient in logistics coordination and inventory management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)
11.2022 - Current
- Managed purchase indents with a focus on timely action and attention
- Sourced quotes from vendors and conducted detailed price and commercial terms analysis
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies, leading to optimized procurement processes
- Drafted and reviewed purchase orders and contract terms, mitigating risks and maximizing benefits
- Ensured on-time delivery by monitoring purchase orders and delivery schedules
- Facilitated expedited procurement for critical items to meet urgent needs
- Maintained professional relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery and resolving issues
- Provided regular updates to user departments on delivery status and delays
- Managed inventory levels, initiating reorders as necessary
- Prepared annual budgets, tracked expenditures, analyzed variances, and implemented corrective actions
- Interpreted and communicated technical specifications and multi-level BOMs to suppliers, facilitating accurate procurement
- Received orders from multiple sources and validated, modified or canceled them as necessary
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers based on should-cost analysis and target costs, supporting strategic procurement
Assistant Manager
Wog Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Engineer
Vishvaraj Environment Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Engineer
Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Collaborated cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams to meet sourcing requests and ensure on-time material delivery
- Developed and implemented lead time strategies to mitigate risks associated with long lead times, optimizing inventory levels
- Archived and retrieved documents for order inquiries, ensuring efficient order management and record-keeping
- Acted as a subject matter expert in order creation and processing, coaching others as necessary
- Initiated and managed RFQs, ensuring timely closure and utilized the supplier matrix for quoting and awarding business
- Integrated procurement processes with load building, mode planning, and route optimization
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders (production, finance, operations) to align procurement activities with business needs
- Played a key role in part localization efforts to enhance cost efficiency and sourcing strategies
- Managed retrofitting activities and handled service purchase orders, specifically for servicing fault relays installed by Firm
- Managed the validation and onboarding of new vendors, as well as the blocking of existing ones
- Handled the entire procurement process including placing purchase orders and ensuring material availability in line with project requirements
- Addressed and resolved vendor queries, coordinating with technical teams as needed
- Maintained and updated supplier information in Supplier connect Tool
- Managed resources of 3rd party contracts and conducted cost-out meetings to optimize procurement strategies
- Prepared and issued contracts with vendors, coordinated with the tender team, and resolved pricing and lead time issues
- Maintaining Tableau reports for data analysis
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada, A.PSkills
- Buyer Activities
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- RFQs
- Supplier Evaluation
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Selection
- Purchase Requisition
- Purchase Order
- Purchase Management
- Material Procurement
- Material Management
- Cost Reduction
- Point of Sales (POS) Systems
- Master Data / MIS
- Project Implementation
- Cross-Functional Team Lead
- Inventory Management
- Compliance Procedures
- SAP MM
- MS Office
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Auto CAD
- Alteryx (Beginner)
Certification
- Recognized as 'Top Performer' by Larsen & Toubro for the Financial Year 2022-2023.
- Certification on L&T Business Excellence Module from L&T, 03/01/24
- Certification on Assessment of E-Source from L&T, 06/01/24
Personal Information
- Father's Name: K Arjuna Rao
- Date of Birth: 04/12
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Tamil
Elementary
Software
Auto CAD
MS Office
Power BI
Tabalue
Alteryx (Beginer)
Primavera
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Wog Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Engineer
Vishvaraj Environment Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Engineer
Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd
06.2015 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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