Rajkumar Sampath
Procurement Manager
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
A skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in sourcing and supplier management in the automotive manufacturing industry. Committed to ensuring cost-effective and high-quality components for production and aftersales, while building strategic relationships with suppliers. Seeking to leverage expertise in supply chain management, communication, and financial analysis to drive organizational success at Turbo energy private limited for the 9 years in Purchasing function. In total, I have accumulated 18 years of extensive professional experience. Successfully provided expert guidance and support to clients, offering valuable insights and strategic recommendations and operational competencies. Proficient in supplier selection, contract management, and maintaining strong relationships with key vendors & in-depth knowledge of procurement decisions, best practices, market analysis, and risk assessment. Proven track record in purchasing and supply chain management, particularly within the automotive sector. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, leading teams, and driving continuous improvements. Advanced computing knowledge and skills to utilize various software like SAP, MS project and Microsoft office effectively. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and provided leadership to a team of 6 individuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APPRENTICE- Operations Manager
T & K Enterprise Pty Limited
Melbourne
05.2023 - Current
- Rostering the logistics run, allocating stock to be delivered and ensuring that it was delivered to destination point every day
- Updating Run sheet manually and approving shifts daily
- Generating Invoices on daily basis on Xero accounting software
- Liaising with clients, store managers and drivers to ensure timely deliveries
- Reconciliation of invoices against with HR, Payroll and accounting departments within the company for invoice queries.
Procurement Manager
Turbo Energy Private limited
chennai, Tamlnadu
04.2014 - 03.2023
- Implemented and increased operational efficiencies 21 % in S&OP and demand planning processes and achieved accountability for the business sales revenue of 1850 crores INR (AUD $331M), and Effectively managed the material spend target value of 925 crores INR (AUD $165M), accounting for 50% of the total sales, ensuring efficient resource allocation
- Spearheaded the sourcing and selection of suppliers capable of meeting production and aftersales requirements for price, quality, safety, and delivery, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings
- Established and nurtured strong arrangements with suppliers, enabling smooth production processes and reducing lead times by 35%
- Effectively communicated with senior executives on strategic matters, aligning procurement objectives with the overall organisation goal
- Adapted quickly to changes in strategic direction and realigned procurement strategies accordingly to meet organizational goals
- Successfully communicated department objectives and performance metrics to team members, fostering a goal-oriented work environment
- Possessed proficiency in product categorization, encompassing Iron and Aluminium castings, machined components, LDPE plastic parts, and stainless-steel stamping parts
- Worked closely with the Site Managers to achieve sales and marketing goals through provision of timely, accurate supply chain advice and engaged with Clients to gain an understanding of their needs and incorporate them into supply chain improvement opportunities
- Identified and mitigated risks while enabling the organization to meet obligations and maximize business opportunities through continuous improvement initiatives
- NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Handled International clients and launched 1.5 Litre turbocharger project by visited South Korea twice at times and developed 2 suppliers at South Korea with rigorous timeline
- Implemented Emission Sustainable specifications of Government compliance in Passenger cars and SUVs Bharat Stage BS6 in 2020, followed by BS6.2 in 2022-2023, CPCB 2, CPCB 4 -
- Central Pollution Control Board for GENSET applications in 2014 and TREM 4 for tractor applications in 2018
- Received a Management Recognition award in 2018 for the Proto Project launch which involved implementing modular design and development concepts, introducing 3D additive sand printing technology, and employing concurrent engineering principles
- These initiatives reduced lead times for deliveries from 8 to 4 weeks
- Implemented a cost savings 2 % (AUD $3.9 Million) by incorporating circular economy concept
- Localisation, VAVE Ideas, Year on Year discount-YOY, Vendor Managed Inventory-VMI & Turn over sales and process elimination by lean management
- Implemented a weekly status report GYR Flag Notifications mail and a raw material tracking system to ensure efficient stock management at the supplier end
- Onboarded new suppliers in accordance with Volkswagen VDA 6.3 - Supplier selection procedure, minimizing supply chain disruptions during the Covid-19 scenario
- This included identifying alternate sources, managing low volume demands, and reducing lead times for prototype project deliveries
- Implemented a robust system in SAP-ERP for tracking tooling development expenses against budget
- Mentored and developed a high-performing team, achieving a 21 % increase in growth pf sales in productivity and employee satisfaction.
New Project Coordinator
Turbo Energy Private Limited
chennai, Tamilnadu
04.2010 - 03.2014
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Engineer
04.2005 - 03.2010
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Nu-tech Pressings
Chennai
04.2004 - 03.2005
Education
Management - Business Administration - General Management
Anna University
2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical engineering
Madras University
2003
Skills
- KEY COMPETENCIES
- Vendor Management, Communication skills, Contract management, Negotiations, Project
- Management, Client Service, Logistics Management, Strategic sourcing, Estimation of component
- Costs and pricing elements, SAP, MS Project and Excel
- Control Costs
- Effective Working Relationships
- Operational Improvements
- Procurement Expertise
- Supplier Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Manage Contracts
- Critical Thinking
- Market Analysis
- Commodity Management
Certification
March 2022 to September 2022 Supply Chain Management,
Michigan State of University (online platform), USA.
Interests
Badminton, Cricket, Dancing, Cycling
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkTimeline
APPRENTICE- Operations Manager
T & K Enterprise Pty Limited
05.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
Turbo Energy Private limited
04.2014 - 03.2023
New Project Coordinator
Turbo Energy Private Limited
04.2010 - 03.2014
Engineer
04.2005 - 03.2010
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Nu-tech Pressings
04.2004 - 03.2005
Management - Business Administration - General Management
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical engineering
Madras University
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