Saravanan Kulandaivelu

Experience

1. Senior Purchasing Manager

   Amalgamation Valeo Clutch Private Limited

   May 2011 — Present · IN

   Responsible for direct materials for Steel,Castings, Stamping,Cold Forging, Rubber and Plastic Commodities.•Successfully lunched SAP Version • R3 to Version V4.• Responsible for YOY cost reduction from suppliers.• Price negotiation with suppliers to achieve target cost.• CBD analysis with reference of zero based costing.•Lead / Support CFT in development of a sustainable supply basewith leadership in Quality, Delivery & costing.•Drive for localization and cost saving for affected markets tomeet market regulations and identification of High-risksuppliers and develop action plans to mitigate risk.•Resourcing activities and localization with potential suppliersand savings for critical parts and direct materials.• Index calculation on a monthly basis in HANA and also in excel.• Responsible for total purchase controlling activities.Purchasing MTP and Purchasing Budget preparation for allcommodities.•To conduct and lead technical workshops at supplier for VAVEactivities.• One of lead for a specific module in Valeo audit system.Work with vendors to expedite delivery and to resolve productissues.•Develop and execute procurement strategies for purchasing ofmanufactured items and raw materials.•New Supplier introduction by evaluating their System & assessing their Financial positions.•Ensure ON-Time development of new projects with Panelsuppliers.• SAP HANA• SAP BI• Google Studio• Communication and Negotiation•Purchasing Controller and•Reporting tools• Microsoft applications.

Education

• Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic Coimbatore.

  DME

  1992 — 1995