Swaminathan K S
Purchase Specialist
- Role
- Purchase Specialist at FLSmidth
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Swaminathan K S
As a qualified Mechanical Engineer, I bring extensive expertise in engineering equipment…
Experience
Purchase Specialist
Jul 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Global Procurement – Aftermarket (Canada)Manage procurement activities for aftermarket requirements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely supply.Support cost estimation and conduct price negotiations with suppliers, mainly for the North American market.Review demand and supply regularly and raise purchase orders in line with forecasted requirements.Take ownership of assigned suppliers and commodities, including pricing, contracts, and order follow-ups.Float RFQs to suppliers and assess quotes for pricing, lead times, and technical suitability.Expedite orders by regularly following up with suppliers and monitoring SIFOT (Supply in Full, On Time) performance to reduce delays and ensure timely delivery.Track schedules, monitor inventory balances, and adjust procurement plans based on demand and supply variations.Collaborate with global teams on process improvements and supply chain tool enhancements.Support local commodity strategies in alignment with global sourcing teams.Facilitate vendor onboarding by collecting and verifying compliance documents (W-8/W-9, bank proofs, tax forms).Communicate performance expectations to suppliers and monitor their performance against agreed metrics, including SIFOT.
Education
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Shantiniketan matriculation higher secondary
12th, Computer Science
Sri kanchi maha swami vidhya mandir
10th, Computer Science
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