Naveen Kumar

About Naveen Kumar

Key Responsibilities:1. Supplier Selection and Evaluation:• Identify potential suppliers and conduct assessments based on criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and capacity.• Manage the supplier evaluation process, including performance reviews and audits.2. Negotiation and Contract Management:• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.• Monitor and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and addressing any issues that may arise.3. Cost Management:• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality.• Continuously analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to optimize costs.4. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, innovation, and sustainability.5. Supply Chain Optimization:• Work closely with other departments, such as production and Presales, to streamline the supply chain and ensure on-time delivery of materials.• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.6. Market Research and Benchmarking:• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to make informed sourcing decisions.• Benchmark the company\'s sourcing practices against industry best practices.7. Inventory Management:• Collaborate with inventory management teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.8. Compliance and Ethics:• Ensure that all sourcing activities comply with legal and ethical standards.• Monitor and report on supplier compliance with environmental and social responsibility requirements.9. Data Analysis and Reporting:• Use data analytics tools to track key sourcing metrics and generate reports for senior management.• Use data-driven insights to make informed sourcing decisions.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - HR (Procurement)

   HurixDigital

   Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  BIT, Information Technology

  2000 — 2004

• Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science

  1988 — 2001

• EXIN

  Project management in Agile and Scrum, Project Management

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Windows
• English
• Publishing
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Mis
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Operations Management
• Team Management
• Html5
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Xml
• Html
• Photoshop
• Vendor Management
• Crm
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Time Management