This resume summarizes the qualifications and experience of B. Santhanalakshmi as a procurement professional. She has over 2 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and vendor development. Currently she works as a Senior Purchasing Analyst for Flextronics Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., where her responsibilities include category assessment, vendor selection, purchase order management, negotiation, and ensuring on-time delivery. She has also worked for CSS Corp Pvt. Ltd. in technical support. Santhanalakshmi has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and skills in communication, negotiation, and teamwork.

1. RESUME - (Procurement Professional)
Name: B. SANTHANALAKSHMI
Adilakshmi Ladies Hostels
99, 3rd Main Road,
CBI Colony, Kandanchavadi,
Perungudi, Chennai 600 096
Email ID: Santhana.june23@gmail.com
Mobile: 09444723309
Skype: santhana.98403
OBJECTIVE:
 To take an active role in the emerging trends of industry and to use all the skills
and talents for an innovative contribution through perpetual smart work in Sourcing and Purchase
activities.
PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS:
 A dynamic individual with 2 years and 6 months of experience in Supply Chain Management,
Purchase, Vendor Development, Inventory control, Negotiation, Material Management, Logistics,
planning, Global Sourcing and BAAN (V). Presently associated with Flextronics Technologies
India Pvt. Ltd. as Purchasing Senior Analyst.
 To ensure smooth & timely release of PO’s to suppliers and consequently payments.
ERP TOOLS:
 Baan V
 FORTHSHIFT
Professional Experience: (2years 6 months)
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt. Ltd March 2014 – Till date
One of the World’s largest Electronics Manufacturing Services Industry with very good supply chain
background having wide range of customers around the world.
 Working as Purchasing Senior Analyst – Buyer for Flextronics Technologies
 Taking care of end to end activates starting from Category assessment of parts, Vendor selection,
RFQ management, negotiation & contracting, Procurement of Electronics & Electrical components
for both Sustaining projects, Mass production & SMI/CRP projects
 Shipment clearance, INCO-TERMS negotiation & Import documents verification
 Focus on ECN or ECO and material assessment
 Working on supplier forecast and waterfall report.
 Handling Sustaining RFQs, Sourcing the samples on high value parts for Sustaining built
 Train &assist them in-terms of following Team Metrics, Covering Shortages at Factory,
Confirming the PO’s within 24 hours with Suppliers, AP issues,DR and MRB issues to New
Joiners
 Conduct Auction to negotiate the contract terms between the supplier and the consumers.
 Conducts open bidding to get the needed components sourced.
 Sourcing Electronic Components and negotiating prices & payment terms for new projects to
Orders.
 Taking ownership on to rectify the supply chain issues (Quality issues in materials, Supplier
payment issues,Price increase, pull in & push outs of purchase orders as per production plan).
 Identifying & developing new Vendors for Cost saving & Supply stream line activities.
 Identification on new vendors for SMI/CRP program to have the continuous support on materials.

2.  Coordinating with vendors to honor thereby ensuring regular supply of goods,responsible for on
time delivery of the finished assembly to the customer.
 Maintaining optimal stocklevels to ensure timely availability of products
 Managing excess and aging stock
 Involved in LT reduction activity
Training & Achievements: -
 Had undergone training in FSCM training.
 Participated in small group activities and involved in process improvements planning.
 Implemented process improvement ideas which saved both time and money (~30k$).
 Successfully completed transition of a Site (Project’s) from Chennai to Pune during the period
September 2015 to December 2015.
 Got appreciation from Top Management for solving immediate shortage due to demand increase
with cost saving and for maintaining the clean master data for every quarter update.
Daily activity: -
 Global sourcing of materials based on the BOM of customer
 Demand planning for Sustaining built by working on MPS
 Vendor assessment & RFQ management
 New Vendor set up
 PO creation based on the weekly MRP
 Follow the supplier for the PO confirmation
 Negotiation with suppliers on price and payment terms
 Provide resolution for the receiving challenges
 Provide resolution for the Quality challenges.
CSS Corp Pvt. Ltd June 2013 – January 2014
CSS Corp is a leading technology support company supporting enterprise and consumer products &
managing IT infrastructure (stand alone, cloud or mobile enabled). Founded in 1996, CSS Corp employs
over 5500 technology professionals,across 13 locations globally. CSS Corp serves over 140 clients
globally.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Worked as a Technical Support Engineer in CSS Corp Pvt. Ltd, Chennai. (From June 2013 – January
2014)
 Supported Rhapsody which is online music store
 Supported clients in Sound Cord and Audio device failure issues
 Helped in updating the firmware and also formulated new troubleshooting steps as a process
improvement measure.
 Supported issues related to Windows, Mac Operating systems and Android and IOS apps for
mobile phones and IPad.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
 Graduation (2009-2013): Bachelors of Engineering from Annai college of Engineering &
Technology (Anna University) First Class. Specialization: Electronics and Communication
Engineering – 75%
 Higher Secondary (2008-2009): St. Joseph’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Kumbakonam–
612001. (state board) - 70%
 SSLC (2006-2007):St. Joseph’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Kumbakonam–612001 (state
board) – 84%

3. Skill Sets:
 Good team player, Fast learner and a hard worker.
 Good negotiation and communication skills
 Can handle new projects.
 Creating good link between Employer and Vendor
 Working friendly with Suppliers.
 Able to handle a site
 Self-Confident, Motivated
 Creative thinking
 Leadership and Interpersonalskills
Extracurricular activities
 Event Coordinator of Two Days National Level Workshop on Recent Trends & Advancements in
Communication held at our college on 23-24 September 2011.
 Participated and Won Prizes in Quiz Competitions in College Level and School Levels.
 Participated and Won Prizes in Volley Ball and Throw Ball Matches.
 Participated and Won Prizes in Athletic Events.
Personal details
Date of Birth : 25.06.1992
Father’s Name : Mr. P. Balakrishnan
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Single
Mother tongue : Tamil
Nationality : Indian
Permanent Address : NO.10 Sri Ramakrishna Nagar
Vivekananda Nagar Extension
Kumbakonam – 612001
Tanjore dt.
Tamilnadu
Languages Known : English, Hindi & Tamil.
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the above said details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Place : Yours’s faithfully,
Date : (B.SANTHANALAKSHMI)