1. RESUME
SANTHOSH DEVADIGA,
C/o, Amarnath Singh
H No : 4722/A, New No L18/A
I st Cross, Rajputh Block, Shivaji Park Main road,
NR Mohalla, Mysore-570007,Karnataka,India.
Tel: +91-9916260105
Email: santhoshmangalore@gmail.com
Career Objective
To pursue a career in Material Management and also to achieve higher standards in
efficiency and excellence by exercising the best skills to attain the vision of the organizations,
both individually and as a team member.
Career Synopsis
 Mechanical/Industrial Engineer energetic and result oriented professional with 12 YEARS
of experience in Purchase/Materials, Production, and Stores & Inventory.
 Expertise in Procurement of material & services and well conversant with Mechanical
Manufacturing materials, Rate contracts, Scheduling, VMI supply, Umbrella contracts, e-
bidding & Reverse Auction. Experience in Procurements of Raw Castings & Forgings,
Machined Components from Subcontractors through Operations like Drilling, Milling,
Turning, Grinding, Burnishing, Plating, CNC Turning, CNC Milling. Procurement of Materials
through Fabrication & welding processes.
 Persuasive communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with the ability
to relate to people at any level of business and management; Excellent communication,
coordination & conflict management skills to maintain proper flow of resources;
Multitasking ability to sketch the plan, prioritize the work and manage the complex
projects/tasks under aggressive timelines; Adroit at analyzing the organization
requirements; Highly ethical, trustworthy and discreet.
 Worked with Suzlon Energy Ltd, Mahindra Reva Ltd & AL Hassan Engg Co, Rane
Madras Ltd, Askar Microns Ltd.
 Extensive experience in procurement of Castings, Forgings (Hot & Cold), Machined
parts, Tubes, Bars, Electrical, Composite FRP materials, Oil & Gas project
materials & Handling Subcontractor Machined Materials.
 Well versed in SAP R3 Version 710, ERP, and MRP.
 Excellent Strategic & Management Skills with experience in arranging required Raw
Materials to production to ensure smooth output with good efficiency and earned hours.
 Experience of leading sub ordinates in Materials dept.
Key Strengths & Achievements
Purchase: Procurement of materials as per Business plan in controlled & systematic system in
Right time-Right Price-Right quality, Cost reduction, Cost control, Inventory Control.
Purchase of Materials with a cost breakup costing method. Scheduling method. Yearly
Purchase order method.
Cost saving @ Suzlon average : Rs.10 Lakhs Per Annum.
Cost saving @ Al Hassan average : Rs.30 Lakhs Per Annum.
Cost saving @ Rane average : 24 Lakhs Per Annum.
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2. Inventory: Analyzing slow moving, Non- moving Raw Materials and discussing with
Engineering for liquidation. Submitting weekly and Monthly Report to management showing
movement of items at a glance. Carrying out Perpetual inventory to minimize inventory
variance. Ensuring smooth flow of materials to production to avoid downtime.
Inventory down @ Suzlon : Rs.12 Lakhs in 2011 & Rs.14 Lakhs in 2012
Inventory down @ Al Hassan : Rs.55 Lakhs in 2012 & Rs.30 Lakhs in 2013
Inventory down @ Rane : 10.50 Days to 8.50 days.
Stores: Co-ordination with stores for arranging materials location-wise for easy locating with
place for everything and everything in its place principle. Arranging disposal of scrap and
hazardous chemicals in consultation with management. Monitoring GRN in time and sending
back the rejected materials back to vendor with required documentation.
Milk Run Menthod Introduced @ Al Hassan & Rane madras. Inwarding in set of Msterials for
Production in trays.
MIS: ISO Audit, TS Audit & PDCA internal auditing of assigned department after thorough
study of procedure.
Employment Profile
At Present (March 2016 – ):
Askar Microns Pvt Ltd, Mysore, Karnataka
Leading CNC machine Manufacturing company
Designation: Asst Manager – Materials
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Material Procurement of BOM as per schedule plan. To plan out & execute the
sourcing/material procurement strategy for the plant w.r.t business plan.
• Experience in Procurements of Raw Castings & Forgings & Machined package : CNC
Machine Base, Head stock, Cross slide, Saddle, Tail stock housing, turret housing.
• Experience in Procurement of Machined Components from Subcontractors through
Operations like Drilling, Milling, Turning, Grinding, Burnishing, Plating, CNC Turning,
CNC Milling.
• Experience in Procurement of Materials through processes on Plano Milling Machine,
CNC Makino Horizontal Milling machines, CNC Vertical Milling Machines & CNC Turning
center, conventional Lathe M/c, Milling M/c, Grinding M/c, and Drilling M/c.
• Experience in Procurement of Sheet metal Materials through Fabrication & welding
processes.
• Experience in Inspection of Manufactured materials before dispatch from vendors.
• Able to select/ engage vendors based on the past performance, flexibility, reliability,
logistics etc.
• Floating Enquiries, making comparison of quotations after Negotiation of prices &
conducting Techno-Commercial discussions for finalizing terms & conditions &
Placement of purchase orders/Contracts.
• Prioritize the Materials based on the project time schedule and the Value.
• Manage the expediting part (post ordering part) which includes monitoring the major
milestone, follow ups, visits with vendors to manage the OTIF.
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3. • Manage the vendor & evaluation process periodically, suggest and monitor the
improvement plans.
• Development & process at vendor in view of price, quality & delivery schedule with a
coordination with supply chain quality dept.
• Providing strategic decisions for procurement of materials for critical & urgent
requirements.
• Monitoring & review of Inventory of materials at stores & action plan for inventory
reduction on weekly basis.
• Monitoring & review of Slow moving & Non Moving of Materials @ stores & execute
Liquidate plan with a support from Production & Engineering dept.
• Preparing & compiling monthly dept MIS reports & presenting to HOD.
• Support in new product development.
• Contribute to margin improvement through material cost down and supply chain
improvement methods.
• Develop cost reduction strategies, ensure cost savings and cost management of all
purchases.
• To formulate and implement action plans to improve supplier on time delivery and
incoming quality.
• To liase closely with relevant departments on such matters affecting purchasing
activities including new product launching, new tools releases, engineering change,
component localization, Payments to vendors, etc.
• Experience in working with SAP Version 710 R3 System (MM/PP/CRM modules),
• Experience of leading sub ordinates in Materials dept.
1 Year 1 Month (January 2015 –February 2016):
Rane Madras Ltd, Mysore, India
Leading Automobile Steering Gear, Suspension Linkage & Hydraulic Products
Deming Prize winning & TQM Company
Designation: Sr.Engineer – Materials
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Material Procurement of BOM as per schedule plan. To plan out & execute the
sourcing/material procurement strategy for the plant w.r.t business plan.
• Procurements through KANBAN, SCHEDULING, VMI methods from ISO certified
Vendors.
• Experience in Procurements of Raw Castings – Box Housings for stearing gear, Drop
Arms & Forgings (Hot & Cold)-Sockets, Ball pins, Ball screw Nuts, Steel Bars, Tubes.
• Experience in Procurement of Machined Components from Subcontractors through
Operations like CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Drilling, Milling, Turing, Grinding, Burnishing,
Plating,Etc.
• Experience in Procurement of Materials through Fabrication & welding processes.
• Able to select/ engage vendors based on the past performance, flexibility, reliability,
logistics etc.
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4. • Floating Enquiries, making comparison of quotations after Negotiation of prices &
conducting Techno-Commercial discussions for finalizing terms & conditions &
Placement of purchase orders/Contracts.
• Prioritize the Materials based on the time schedule and the Value.
• Manage the expediting part (post ordering part) which includes monitoring the major
milestone, follow ups, visits with vendors to manage the OTIF.
• Manage the vendor & evaluation process periodically, suggest and monitor the
improvement plans.
• Development of process at vendor in view of price, quality & delivery schedule with
coordination with supply chain quality dept.
• Providing strategic decisions for procurement of materials for critical & urgent
requirements.
• Monitoring & review of Inventory of materials at stores & action plan for inventory
reduction Daily basis..
• Monitoring & review of Slow moving & Non Moving of Materials @ stores & execute
Liquidate plan.
• Preparing & compiling monthly dept MIS reports to HOD
• Support in new product development with Other depts..
• Contribute to margin improvement through material cost down and supply chain
improvement methods.
• Develop cost reduction strategies, ensure cost savings and cost management of all
purchases.
• To formulate and implement action plans to improve supplier on time delivery and
incoming quality.
• To liase closely with relevant departments on such matters affecting purchasing
activities including new product launching, new tools releases, engineering change,
component localization, Payments to vendors, etc.
• Experience in working with SAP Version 710 R3 System (MM/PP/CRM modules),
• Experience of leading sub ordinates in Materials dept.
• Participated Plant & Rane Group level Quality improvement technique (QIT) projects.
• Knowledge of using Problem solving techniques, QC tools, Modern QC Tools, QC story
techniques…
• Involved in Rane Business Excellence Model towards Business & Profit growth practice..
2 Years 6 months (January 2012 – June 2014):
Al Hassan Engineering Co. S.A.O.G. Muscat
Leading OIL & GAS Contracting Company in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Designation: Asst.Engineer – Purchase
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Material Procurement of BOM as per schedule plan. To plan out & execute the
sourcing/material procurement strategy for the plant w.r.t project plan.
• Procurement of project materials for Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) projects.
Procurement of major mechanical packages materials like Flanges, Steel Pipes, Pipe
fittings, Gaskets, Piping Materials, Civil Construction materials, Electrical Materials,
Consumables, Civil Equipments, Survey instruments,etc.
• Subcontracting of major activities like HVAC works, Insulation & Fireproofing and other
activities.
• Procurement of Contactors & Protection relays, control relays, LV & MV drive systems,
Motor starters, Circuit breakers & Contactors, Switchgears, Transformers, and Cables.
• Procurement of Capex & Asset materials, Procurement of Batteries, Lubricants, Tyres
under yearly price agreement with approved vendors.
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5. • Able to select/ engage vendors based on the past performance, flexibility, reliability,
logistics etc.
• Floating Enquiries, making comparison of quotations after Negotiation of prices &
conducting Techno-Commercial discussions for finalizing terms & conditions &
Placement of purchase orders/Contracts.
• Prioritize the Materials based on the project time schedule and high lead time
commodities.
• Manage the expediting part (post ordering part) which includes monitoring the major
milestone, follow ups, visits with vendors to manage the OTIF.
• Manage the vendor & evaluation process periodically, suggest and monitor the
improvement plans.
• Providing strategic decisions for procurement of materials for critical & urgent
requirements.
• Involved at tender stage to support in vendor proposal, consider all purchasing 7 pillars
(strategic, technical, quality, logistics, commercial, finance, legal) to optimize and to
mitigate the risk and cost in the project tender stage.
• Monitoring & review of Inventory of materials at stores & action plan for inventory
reduction.
• Preparing & compiling monthly dept MIS reports.
• Contribute to margin improvement through material cost down and supply chain
improvement methods.
• Develop cost reduction strategies, ensure cost savings and cost management of all
purchases.
• To formulate and implement action plans to improve supplier on time delivery and
incoming quality.
• To liase closely with relevant departments on such matters affecting purchasing
activities including new product launching, new tools releases, engineering change,
component localization, Payments to vendors, etc.
• Experience in working with SAP Version 710 R3 System (MM/PP/CRM modules),
• Experience of leading sub ordinates in Materials dept.
3 Years (October 2008 – November 2011):
Suzlon Energy Ltd, Padubidri, Mangalore, India.
Manufacturer of world No.3 WIND TURBINE GENERATORS.
Designation: Sr.Engineer – Purchase (SUZLON WTG/NCU & REPOWER WTG/NCU)
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Material Procurement of BOM & NON BOM as per business plan. To plan out & execute the
sourcing/material procurement strategy for the plant w.r.t business plan.
• Subcontracting of man power for production & Non production, Contracts for Transportation,
Factory facility assets equipments under tender process.
• Experience in Procurements of Castings- Generator Housing control panel housing,
Fabrication Items- Steel Handrails, Brackets, FRP Molded items – various Covers,
Panels, Ducts.
• Experience in Procurement of Machined Components from Subcontractors through
Operations like CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Drilling, Milling, Turing, Grinding, Burnishing,
Plating,Etc
• Cost Reduction as per the departmental budget planned for the F.Y.
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6. • Development of alternate vendors/suppliers for key materials to avoid single vendor/supplier
dependency.
• Inspection materials procured and testing of sample materials.
• Ensuring periodic inspection of the vendor’s site to check the quality parameters of the material
procured and conducting vendor audit & evaluation.
• Material Resource planning & having minimum inventory - To conduct periodic reviews with
materials department to have minimum inventory & material stock.
• Co-ordination with stores for arranging materials location-wise for easy locating with place for
everything and everything in its place principle. Arranging disposal of scrap and hazardous
chemicals in consultation with management. Monitoring GRN in time and sending back the
rejected materials back to vendor with required documentation.
• Interaction with Stores & Quality department for timely delivery of materials to production.
• Interaction with Finance department for timely release of payments & related papers to
suppliers.
• Executing Annual maintenance contract for plant requirements.
• Department PDCA & ISO DNV Audit activities.
• Handling Both Domestic & Import procurement.
• In addition to above procured materials for RE POWER Machines.
Experience in working with SAP Version 710 R3 System (MM/PP/CRM modules),
Achievements:
• During April 2010 & 2011 awarded as Best plant purchase team for cost reduction & vendor
development among Group Company with a saving of Rs. 12 lakhs.
• Elimination of repainting activity on sub parts of wind turbine generators & Nominated for ASQ.
• Department ZERO Non conformity in 2010 & 2011 DNV Audit.
1 Year 4 Months (June 2007 to September 2008):
MAHINDRA REVA ELECTRIC VEHICLES PVT. LTD., BANGALORE, INDIA.
World No.1 Electric Passenger Car Manufacturers.
Designation: Engineer – Purchase & Vendor development.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Material Procurement of BOM as per business plan. To plan out & execute the sourcing/material
procurement strategy for the plant w.r.t business plan.
• Procurement of Electrical Motor, Fabricated items – stearing arms, stearing linkages, suspension
linkages.
• Cost Reduction as per the departmental budget planned for the F.Y.
• Development of new component for new product development (NPD) or new design with new
vendor & existing vendor.
• Development of alternate vendors/suppliers for key materials to avoid single vendor/supplier
dependency.
• Quality of the raw materials procured and testing results of vendor evaluation.
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7. • Ensuring periodic inspection of the vendor’s site to check the quality parameters of the material
procured and conducting vendor audit & evaluation.
• Material Resource planning & having minimum inventory - To conduct periodic reviews with
materials department to have minimum inventory & material stock.
• Interaction with Stores & Quality department for timely delivery of materials to production.
• Interaction with Finance department for timely release of payments & related papers to
suppliers.
Preparing department daily MIS & submitting MIS to HOD.
Achievements:
• Member of vendor development team in 4 seater new model electrical car.
3 Years & 2 Months (April 2004 to May 2007):
Lamina Suspension Products Limited, Mangalore.
Designation: Engineer – Purchase & Vendor development.
World leading exporters of Automobile leaf springs for heavy vehicles.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Material Procurement of BOM as per business plan. To plan out & execute the sourcing/material
procurement strategy for the plant w.r.t business plan.
• Procurement of Steel Flats in different grades, Fasteners, Steel/Bronze/Copper Buses.
• Cost Reduction as per the departmental budget planned for the F.Y.
• Development of alternate vendors/suppliers for key materials to avoid single vendor/supplier
dependency.
• Ensuring periodic inspection of the vendor’s site to check the quality parameters of the material
procured and conducting vendor audit & evaluation.
• Material Resource planning & having minimum inventory - To conduct periodic reviews with
materials department to have minimum inventory & material stock.
• Interaction with Stores & Quality department for timely delivery of materials to production.
• Interaction with Finance department for timely release of payments & related papers to
suppliers.
• Handling indirect production materials like Consumables, maintenance materials, workshop
materials, etc.
• Executing Annual maintenance contract for plant requirements.
• Supporting in internal & DNV audits.
4 Months (December 2003 to March 2004): Lamina Suspension Products Limited, Mangalore.
Designation: Engineer – Production Trainee Engineer.
World leading exporters of Automobile leaf springs for heavy vehicles.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Supervisory work at shop floor - Process section, Heat treatment section, Assembly section.
• Indenting components for Assembly of Various Springs.
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8. • Co-ordination with Stores Dept, Purchase Dept for delivery of materials to production.
• Preparing & submitting daily production report to HOD.
Academic Credentials
Bachelor of Engineering in INDUSTRIAL & PRODUCTION from VTU University,
Karnataka, India in First class with Distinction.
IT skills
• SAP Version 710 R3 System (MM/PP/CRM modules).
• ERP (Micro soft – NAVOSION)
• MRP & ORION 7.1 & 10.1
• FOX PRO, C, C++, ORACLE, VISUAL BASIC, AUTO CAD 2000 & 2004, CNC Programming.
• Conversant with MS Office tools.
Languages Known.
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil & Tulu, Konkani.
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 21st
June 1981
Age : 34 Years
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Phone : +91-9916260105
Email ID : santhoshmangalore@gmail.com
Nationality : Indian
Passport No & Validity : G9792690 & 18.07.2020
I hereby declare that all the above details are true to best of my knowledge.
DATE: July 16
PLACE: Mysore SIGNATURE
(Santhosh Devadiga)
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