Ramesh Kumar Chandrasekaran
Buyer @Valiant TMS
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WORK HISTORY
Buyer @Valiant TMS
Windsor, ON, CA
Spearheaded cost estimation and sourcing strategies for production materials, delivering $2M in savings through supplier analysis, market trends, and historical pricing.* Led supplier selection, negotiated contracts and on boarded 15+ new vendors, enhancing competitive bidding and reducing material costs across projects.* Implemented consignment PO programs with 5+ key suppliers, monitoring weekly usage to ensure material availability and mitigate project delays.* Created visual KPI dashboards and cost-tracking tools in Excel/Power BI to monitor variances, material usage, and deliveries — improving forecasting accuracy.* Collaborated with engineering, project management, finance, and production teams to align sourcing strategies with operational needs, improving on-time delivery by 80%.* Developed and managed supplier performance metrics, ensuring accountability, contract compliance, and continuous improvement in quality and delivery.* Executed 2+ continuous improvement (CI) projects to optimize internal procurement processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.* Utilized SAP S/4HANA for purchase orders, contract management, and KPI tracking, ensuring budget control, traceability, and ISO compliance.
EDUCATION
College of Engineering, Guindy
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT RAMESH KUMAR CHANDRASEKARAN
Results-driven Buyer and Supply Chain professional with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and engineering environments. Proven track record of delivering $2M+ in cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and data-driven procurement strategies. Experienced in SAP S/4HANA, MRP, and advanced Excel, with strong expertise in vendor management, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization. Known for collaborating cross-functionally to improve on-time delivery and align procurement with production goals. M.Eng (Mechanical) from University of Windsor and EIT certified with Professional Engineers Ontario. Currently pursuing CSCP to deepen end-to-end supply chain expertise.
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