Raj Ananda

About Raj Ananda

One of my first memories in school, is taking my parents to P&T conference and having my teacher tell my parents,\" Raj is definitely one of most talkative, no matter where i move him in class, he communicates with everyone!\". Through out my life I have developed this art of being able to communicate with anyone at any given time. to working in different careers that allow me to utilize this skill in different ways, I have learned that effective communication is the core to any successful leader and business. I\'m also super desi when it comes to cricket and entertainment. I love to travel and volunteer regularly and passionate about social good and technology. More about professional phase: I was born in Chennai and completed my B.com and MBA in Madras university. having 18+ years experience in IT Technical Lead, Assistant manager in Procurement - Supply chain Management, supporting various regions like EMEA, US, APAC. Had the experience of working with growing startup to large multi-national companies. I would like to impact Good Knowledge on Global Service now, Manage engine, SharePoint, Tally, MS Office, ERP tool. I would like to impart my experience and knowledge to the organization I belong which shares the same enthusiasm for strong values and business ethics and be a catalyst to improve the company\'s growth.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager

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   Apr 2019 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Identify cost saving opportunities that will enhance the profitability of the company. • Management of the team ensuring high performance and productivity. • Data analysis and reporting including monitoring mechanisms that identifies savings achieved by category and supplier. • Develop and build relationships with existing suppliers and create relationships with new suppliers. • Lead the procurement, including tendering & contracting, process. • Negotiate with vendors on price and business terms. • Compile Purchase Order and maintain good record trail of transactions. • Assist in ad-hoc procurement related projects and report analysis to senior management when necessary • Supplier reviews and audits. • Communicate to suppliers the needs and expectations of the company and support the company in monitoring supplier performance in line with KPI`s, contractual obligations, and service level agreements. • Ensure compliance of established purchasing policies and procedures. Conduct ongoing reviews of same and implement continuous improvements where required • Develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the ongoing creation and management of preferred suppliers. Highlight key contracted information. • Effectively engage with operations and finance to ensure processes and controls are understood and best practices adhered to. Implement training programmes where necessary. • Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth workflow within the procure to pay process and lead process and efficiency improvements. • Assist in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives. • Consult / work with other senior managers on specific initiatives as required and undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management.

Education

• University of Madras

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom