Suresh Kumar has over 19 years of experience in supply chain management. He has worked in industries such as telecom, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, and shipping. Currently he is a manager of procurement and contracts at Reliance Industries where he leads procurement activities for a telecom project, including finalizing vendors for fiber optic cable works, tower installation, and other tasks. Previously he has held roles in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management at other companies.

1. SURESH KUMAR R N V
Mobile: +91-9989068856, +91-40-23890604
E-Mail: sureshrnv@yahoo.com
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL: over 19 years’ experience
Supply Chain Management
“Successful in ensuring alignment of procurement and customer goals, and consequently plays a key role in influencing
significant business decisions and resource planning in various platforms.”
CORE SKILLS PROFILE SUMMARY
 Supply Chain Mgmt.
 CAG Audit
 Procurement
 Strategic Sourcing
 Vendor Mgmt.
(Development &
Performance
Evaluations)
 Material Management
 Distribution Mgmt.
 Contract Administration
 Export and Import
documentation
 Quality assurance
 Transportation &
Distribution
 Process Excellence
 Team Management
 Strategic Planning
 Project Procurement
• Dynamic professional with rich qualitative experience in implementing strategic plans,
managing projects and leading supply chain operations; establishing entire operations with
key focus on profitability
• Domain experience in Telecom (R4G), Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Flavors and Fragrance,
Biotech & Shipping industries
• Led transformation of organization to strategic procurement model by establishing
collaborative models and foundations of formalized processes and tools to drive diligent
sourcing and supplier management decisions, and transact easily against the contracts
• Resourceful in managing day-to-day relationship with vendors, customers, transporters,
shipping lines & freight forwarders Vessel Agency/Customs/Port authorities, C & F Agents,
from placement of order till delivery of shipment, rate negotiations as to ensure
achievement of service and quality norms for smooth flow of operations & supply of
required items
• Directed and managed a diverse team of strategic sourcing, category management and
tactical procurement professionals for driving drive bottom-line savings through aggressive
supplier management, shared services center, scrap management (Hazardous, e-waste),
negotiations, lean, and continuous improvement project
• Effective in implementing warehouse rationalization strategies to optimize distribution
network & reduce complexity along with reduction in costs and enhancement of services.
• Expertise in executing projects/production operations with a flair for adopting modern
methodologies; with hands on experience in SAP procedures (MM Module)
• Possess knowledge of the concepts of proposal, estimation, tendering, sub-contract
administration, costing, contract management and so on; effective in preparation &
evaluation of competitive quotations from vendors, as well as subsequent contractual
negotiations and closures in line with budgetary & market dynamics
• Streamlined multiple projects and milestones while ensuring projects are complied with all
the time, cost and scope specifications
• An effective communicator with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Sep’07: M/s Reliance Industries Limited, Hyderabad
Growth Path:
Assistant Manager - Procurement & Contracts: Sep’07- Aug’12
Manager, Procurement & Contracts: Since Sep’12
As Manager, Procurement & Contracts: Since Sep’12
Projects Handled:
• R4G Telecom project of M/s Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.
Role:
• Leading the entire Procurement & Contracts related activities of NLD Optical Fiber Cable laying (OFC), eNodeB (Towers), In
Building Solutions, Small Cells, Wi-Fi and other associated activities such as:
o Structural Stability Survey
o Soil Investigation Testing
o Feasibility & Detailed Route Survey
o Tower Civil Foundations
o Towers Fabrication and Supply
o Towers Erection
o Electrical Works
o EB Liaising
o In Building Ducting (IBD) works

2. o NLD Optical Fiber Cable laying (OFC) works
o Last Mile Connectivity works
• Dealing with in building solutions, outdoor and indoor small cells, Wi-Fi, OSP related works pertaining to AP and TS states
• Finalization of vendors through e-Bidding process; involved in procurement of materials & services under Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) activity
• Keeping a closer look on the techno-commercial evaluation of vendors for executing various activities
• Directing the activities pertaining to forwarding RFQs to all the technically approved contractors, timely receipt of quotes
including pre-bid meetings, evaluation of quotes, commercial negotiation and issue of WOs
• Coordinating with commercial team for vendor payment related issues; monitoring the vendor performance, contracts
administration activity
• Planning & developing alternative vendors with the objective of obtaining maximum price/delivery benefits
Highlights:
• Played a key role in finalizing vendors for execution of:
o 9,000+ KMs of NLD OFC works in AP, Telangana & Karnataka states
o 4,500+ eNodeB Towers in AP & TS
• Successfully procured about 4,000+ MT of Towers and materials
• Delivered a cost savings impact of approximately INR 10+ Crores from 2013 to 2016 through supply base rationalization and
strategic sourcing efforts within targeted categories
• Achieved cost savings of approximately INR 25+ Crores from 2013 to 2016 through the execution of sourcing, negotiation,
and value optimization projects
• Leveraged cross-functional resources to qualify alternate sources of supply across categories that were previously single-
sourced, ensured cost competitiveness and a robust business continuity plan
As Assistant Manager -Procurement & Contracts: Sep’07- Aug’12
Project Handled:
• M/s Reliance Industries Limited, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Project
Role:
• Directed the activities pertaining to Project Procurement by procuring civil bulk materials, modular furniture, porta cabins,
consumables, paints, laboratory chemical & equipment as per Production Sharing Contract (PSC) norms
• Finalized contracts and its administration while reviewing BOQ, preparation of RFQ, floating tenders, conducting pre-bid
meetings, negotiations with the contractors
• Tracked the performance of vendors and contracts to ensure compliance, monitored all changes / variations and reviewed
contracts during execution
• Ensured timely delivery of various materials at different work locations in close coordination with user departments
• Coordinated with:
o TPIA and vendors to led inspection of materials at vendor shops and managed disposal of general, project, old & used
scrap materials including hazardous waste, e-waste as per CPCB & pollution control board norms
o Warehouse team for GRN related issues
o Commercial team for vendor payment related issues
• Interfaced with Management Audit Committee (MAC) for smooth completion of various internal audits & external audits
with Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for the procurement activities done.
• Discussed and coordinated with SAP team regarding SAP MM related issues
Sep’06 – Sep’07: M/s Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad as Junior Manager - Supply Chain Management Dept.
Role:
• Led the:
o Procurement of raw materials for formulations plant operations
o Sourcing of monthly requirements as indented by the planning team with the help of MRP run in SAP
• Initiated procurement of raw materials (Excipients and API’s) and Packing materials (Aluminum and PVC Foils, Bottles, Vials,
Ampoules, Self- Seals, Stoppers) from both overseas suppliers (Imports) and Indigenous suppliers
• Created LC, advance payment/down payment requests in SAP, followed up with vendors, freight forwarders, clearing agents
for smooth clearance of consignments and all other imports related works
• Initiated the finalization of transfer price for various 3rd
party formulations and procurement of 3rd
party products
• Processed the sourcing of Laboratory Chemicals required for trails and testing; coordinated with SAP Technical team with
regard to development of various reports required in Supply Chain Management Dept.
• Interacted with various internal stake holders for smooth process of receipt of Materials i.e. from receipt of PR to release of
payments (P2P)

3. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
May’06 – Aug’06: M/s Mane India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, a France based Flavors and Fragrance manufacturing company as
Purchase Officer
Nov’04 – Apr’06: M/s. KCP Biotech Limited, Hyderabad as Purchase Officer
Jul’97 – Nov’04: M/s K. Ramabrahmam & Sons Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam as Assistant Manager, Shipping Operations,
Procurement & Materials
EDUCATION
• Pursuing M.B.A -Materials Management from KSOU
• B.Com. from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 1995
• P.G. Diploma in Materials Management from AP Productivity Council, Hyderabad in 2008.
• P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management & Computer Applications from Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 1997.
TRAINING ATTENDED
• Qualified as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9002 Quality System by Indian Bureau Of Industrial Services, Chennai.
IT SKILLS
• SAP Procedures (MM Module)
• MS Office & Tally
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 14th
August, 1973
Languages Known : English, Hindi & Telugu
Address : Flat No. 409, Sarojini Towers, Nizampet Road, KPHB Colony, Hyderabad – 500 072.