1. VIBHUDENDRA S
Curriculum Vitae
SUPPLY CHAIN PROCUREMENTMANAGEMENT
Professional
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2. VIBHUDENDRA S
Mobile: + (91) 9739461884 | + (91) 9535577907 | E-Mail: vibhugunners@gmail.com
Address: Block – 5, Site – 3, BEML Layout, Srirampura 2nd Stage, Mysore - 570023, India
An Overview
With nearly 6.5 years of collective experience in
 A results-oriented and an accomplished professional with well-rounded experience in supply chain and procurement
management with nearly 6.5 years’ in offering proven abilities to set up and streamline procurement activities for range of
products and services ranging from machinery to electrical and electronics, IT and Civil materials & goods.
 Demonstrated excellence in setting strategies and plans for sourcing, procurement & supply chain, and direct operations to
meet guidelines and objectives set out primarily for achieving cost-efficiency, quality and timely delivery in alignment with
annual business plan well within budgeted norms.
 Expertise in evaluating cost & capability of existing supply base and potential partners. Deft in working out to fit the
organization's needs for pragmatic process improvement. Skilled in developing / deploying supporting structures and
integrating processes.
 Significant exposure in preparing and finalizing award of contracts including knowledge of coordinating with various
departments and management for review of purchase proposal documents, vendor queries & offers including evaluation,
finalization and contract awarding process.
 Key Procurement areas include Capex, Project procurements, Diesel, Repair & Maintenance contracts, Civil/Construction
contracts, IT procurements & services, Admin Procurements & services, Production outsourcing contracts, Spare part
procurements, Safety related procurements etc.
 Possess competencies in achieving both corporate and personal goals in diverse cultures. Solutions oriented approach with
excellent communication, relationship and time management skills; efficient team leader striving consistently for delivering the
responsibilities and offer quality work by streamlining Procurement & Inventory Management operations.
OCCUPATIONAL CONTOUR
Since Aug 2008: Sesa Sterlite Ltd, Iron Ore Business Karnataka – India
Designation Chronology:
April 2012 onwards Associate Manager - Purchase
Feb 2009 to March 2012 Senior Engineer – Purchase
Aug 2008 to Jan 2009 Graduate Engineer Trainee
DOMAIN SKILLS
 Formulating sourcing strategies, handling vendor identification & development, creating and updating the vendor database.
Deliver expertise in guiding supply chain operations and analytical assessment to strengthen its effectiveness.
 Review material requests in terms of specifications, quantities and allocated budget before processing Procurement and Sub-
Contracting of Goods and Services.
 Draft contract document with realistic estimates for sub-contract procurement and engage in formulating Contracting &
Procurement Strategies.
 Coordinating and negotiating with contractors / suppliers for adherence of sound commercial principles and to deliver quality
services / product with significant cost savings.
 Develop qualified vendor base and maintain category wise vendor database with ample options for alternate sourcing – track
and monitor vendor performance and maintain scorecards.
 Undertake preparation & implementation of Procurement Procedures, Procurement Plan based on Corporate Guidelines.
Utilize SAP & SRM modules to streamline Procurements, Services & Inventory functions.
Supply Chain
Management
Purchase
Operations
Vendor
Management
Inventory
Handling
Contracts &
Negotiation
Leadership &
Team
Management

3.  Analyse and evaluate vendor offers, prepare comparative statement, participate in negotiations and offer recommendations
for approval of competent authority prior to issuance of PO/Work Order.
 Effectively controlling disbursement of supplies and material by directing the posting of inventory control cards and
automated systems
 Negotiate and establish logistics for procurement comprising transporters, freight forwarders, etc. and liaise with external
authorities to identify any risks and mitigating them.
 Develop operational budgets, departmental strategies and operational procedures, and guide team members to achieve KPI
targets – analyse operational risks and thrive for resolution of procurement issues.
 Monitor and analyse trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendation for the future, and
to identify areas for possible savings.
 Track and monitor inventory, identify & suggest liquidation of slow-moving and/or non-performing inventories thus helping
improve inventory turnaround ratio and value unlocking.
 Addressing concerns arising in the work processes pragmatically and initiating team motivational activities to bring in a
harmonious work culture, ensuring a development path for the team.
NOTEWORTHY ACHIVEMENTS
 Holds the credit of making the company make substantial savings of almost Rs. 75 lakhs (from Jan’14 to Sep’14 – operational
period) in procurement of diesel fuel on interstate supplies as against traditional methodology of procuring within the state .
 Played a stellar role in obtaining volume discount of almost Rs. 54 lakhs (from Jan’14 to Sep’14 – operational period) in Iron Ore
production by finalizing the contract with a single contractor as against traditional methodology of multiple contractors
 Distinguished efforts in identifying and saving of almost Re. 1 Crore over a period of last 3 years by sourcing from Original
Component Manufacturers or Oil companies instead of Original Equipment Manufacturers.
 Diligently served the duties of Inventory Manager in April 2012 for one year ensuring major hygiene cleansing activities in
stores (Inventory reduction by 20%), ensured improvement in Physical verification of stores by at least 20% and enabled
company’s management to effectively utilize 2 Engineers elsewhere.
 Displayed outstanding performance throughout that led to the following
 Achieving Sesa’s Stars of Business award in Jan 2011 – a very prestigious in-house award scrutinized by Sesa’s Sr.
Management which signifies the identification of a potential leader to drive Sesa’s business forward.
 Achieving Sesa’s GM Kitty award twice in Aug 2010 & 2011 – a very prestigious unit level award for recognition of yearly
performances.
 Significantly contributed and steered successfully the contract finalization independently back in Dec 2010 and obtained a
saving of Rs. 10 Lakhs in the Capacity enhancement project of our Iron Ore operations.
ACADEMIA
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical at NIE, Mysore, 2008 with aggregate of 74%
Vishweshwariah Technological University
Pre-University Course, Mysore, 2004 with aggregate of 82%
Sharada Vilas PU College
IT SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, SAP and Internet
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth: 27th November 1986
Linguistic Proficiency: English, Hindi, Kannada
Driving License: Valid Indian
Nationality: Indian