Rajesh Rajendran

Experience

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  Punj Lloyd Limited

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Procurement Executive

  - B2B sourcing for materials in Engineering Procurement Construction projects- Project Cost Estimation & Bidding- Administered onsite procurement division for Thermal Power Plant Project- Project Procurement of Saudi-Kayan Petro-Chemical Complex, Saudi Arabia.- Order placement in SAP and delivery followups

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  EICL Limited

  Nov 2008 - Jul 2011

  Supply Chain Executive

  - End-to-end Supply Chain solutions- Purchase to Pay- Cost saving by on-boarding new Chinese suppliers.- Managed Inventory and Production Planning - Achieved cost advantage by making best use of Import / Export Policies

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  Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

  Jul 2011 - Mar 2017

  Assistant Manager Supply Chain

  - Supply / Demand alignment, Material replenishment and supplier performance- Warehousing & Inventory Management of Newsprint & Consumables- Administered 3PL and managed Logistics for entire south-region (Inbound / Outbound material movement along with Customs Clearance)- Contract Management & minimal price escalation- Duty free clearance of Newsprint & Machinery (making use of Import policies)- Liaising to Audit, Statutory compliance's & MIS- Established storage re-alignment to bring 5-10% increased storage capacity- Achieved annual savings of INR 2.4 million by overhauling Transportation Network Show less

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  Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2020

  Deputy Manager Purchase

  - Led 10-member Purchase team & monitor warehouse operations. - Inventory Planning and 25% reduction in Inventory carrying cost (RM & Packing materials)- New Vendor Development and developed metrics to capture supplier performance.- Achieved 5% cost savings from direct negotiations against allocated budget. - Oversees the advancement of SOP's, reporting tools, and delegating task to the team.- CAPEX & OPEX procurement, tracking spend & identified areas for cost saving. - Instituted metrics to capture savings, TAT & supplier performance.- Implemented Auto creation of RFP against Inventory Min/Max level.- Excellence award for contribution in Procurement for I&D - Disposable Centre (R&D)- Handling ISO & Statutory audits (ISO 9001 & ISO 13485) Show less

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  AMICO Group

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2022

  Procurement Specialist

  - Administered Global sourcing of Medical Equipment’s, Consumables & spares, ensuring adherence to specified cost, quality and delivery targets.- Accelerated service to handle high volume Order placement, tracking & Sales Support - Lead MRP to align supply with demand- Achieved 7% Annual Cost reduction via Direct Negotiation against allocated budget while ensuring compliance & purchasing policies.- Mentored, Trained and onboarding team members, ensuring seamless integrity & productivity.- Spearheaded a 2-member team to deliver 15% improved operational efficiency- Handled monthly MIS reports to stake holders, KPI’s Cost reduction & Supplier Performance- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for smooth project execution & regulatory compliance Show less

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  CoreTrust

  Feb 2024 - now

  Sourcing Specialist

  - Managing clients with e-auction for best pricing (across Europe) - Leveraged collective buying power to achieve significant cost savings for clients, ensuring value-driven procurement solutions.- Drafted and managed tender documents and Invitations to Tender (ITT) for NHS Trusts, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations.- Conducted e-procurement through designated online platforms, ensuring transparency and on-time bidding processes.- Onboarded new European suppliers, expanding the supplier base and enhancing procurement options for clients.- Managed end-to-end RFP processes, including drafting RFP documents, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating contracts.- Monitored and rolled out supplier contracts, ensuring adherence to SLAs and NEC standards.- Increased supplier participation in the bidding process by 20%, driving competition and cost efficiency. Show less

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  Bristol Laboratories Ltd.

  May 2024 - Dec 2024

  Sr. Procurement Specialist

  - Optimized SAP workflows and implemented process enhancements, reducing turnaround time by 10%.- Leveraged global sourcing strategies to drive cost benefits and enhance supplier competition, achieving 15% cost savings on packing materials and consumables.- Led MHRA compliance projects and implemented sustainable packaging solutions, ensuring adherence to regulatory and environmental standards.- Managed high-volume order placement, tracking, and sales support, improving operational efficiency.- Executed OPEX initiatives to control costs, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce wastage.- Conducted cost analysis and budgeting, enabling data-driven decisions to optimize profitability.- Reduced inventory carrying costs by minimizing inventory levels from 120 to 60 days.- Accountable for EPR filing and plastic waste audits, ensuring compliance with UK government regulations. Show less