Vinay Kundur
Purchasing Officer
Ridgehaven,SA
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Officer with extensive experience and successful track record in procurement and logistics. Organized and effective professional well-versed in using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, increase productivity and cut costs. Dedicated to strengthening and maintaining vendor relations through outstanding communication and human relations skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Officer
Ferretti International Ottoway Pty Ltd
11.2021 - Current
- Generating purchase orders for approved purchase requisitions on principals and outside suppliers
- Maintaining ERP throughout the Procurement (PR, RFQ & PO) process (raising, updating & tracking)
- Expediting the purchase orders along with reviewing and resolving supplier invoice discrepancies
- Selection of reliable sources of supply, engaging complementary suppliers, and working with key suppliers both local & overseas to improve the value delivered to the organization
- Analysing supplier performance, supply chain risks and procurement activities to identify opportunities for improvement and savings
- Work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify, define and refine the scope of supply, supply requirements, and statement of work for the procurement
- Approaching the market for minimum number of quotations required for performing research, evaluating suppliers and negotiating favorable terms for the company
- Monitoring suppliers and assisting w i th the coordination of the organization’s inventory control activities to ensure that accurate quantities of stocks are purchased at the correct price and delivered within specified timeframes.
Purchasing / Project Admin
Centralian Controls Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Assisting with the selection of reliable sources of supply, engaging complementary suppliers, and working with key suppliers both local & overseas to improve the value delivered to the organization
- Generating purchase orders for approved purchase requisitions on principals and outside suppliers
- Maintaining ERP throughout the Procurement (PR, RFQ & PO) process (raising, updating, and tracking)
- Maintaining programs for vendor analysis and cost reduction th ereb y improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process
- Working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure product quality and delivery timeframes meet or exceed contractual requirements
- Collaborate with the engineering team in bill of material issuing, supplier feedback, item/design availability
- Establish supplier KPIs and ensure they are measured and managed
- Management of existing preferred suppliers, ensuring mutually beneficial relationships and driving added value for the organisation and its customers
- Approaching the market for minimum number of quotations required for performing research, evaluating suppliers and negotiating favorable terms for the company.
Procurement Officer
Babcock Australia
03.2018 - 05.2018
Procurement Officer
Federation University @ IIBIT
12.2016 - 02.2018
Procurement Coordinator
Broens Pyt Ltd
07.2016 - 12.2016
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Davita
04.2013 - 03.2016
Assistant Manager
Davita
05.2012 - 04.2013
Operations Coordinator
Flaktwoods
03.2008 - 06.2010
Education
Master of Business Administration - Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Alliance University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Katatiya University
Skills
- Procurement Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Material Resource Management
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point)
- Sage Pastel Evolution
- Pronto
- IFS & SAP ( Knowledge)
Hobbies
Travelling, Adventure Sports, Cooking
Timeline
Purchasing Officer
Ferretti International Ottoway Pty Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Purchasing / Project Admin
Centralian Controls Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2021
Procurement Officer
Babcock Australia
03.2018 - 05.2018
Procurement Officer
Federation University @ IIBIT
12.2016 - 02.2018
Procurement Coordinator
Broens Pyt Ltd
07.2016 - 12.2016
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Davita
04.2013 - 03.2016
Assistant Manager
Davita
05.2012 - 04.2013
Operations Coordinator
Flaktwoods
03.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Business Administration - Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Alliance University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Katatiya University
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