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CH. KEERTHI

CH. KEERTHI

Procurement Specialist
Dubai,DU

Summary

Result-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist with over 12+ years of diverse experience in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, master data management, and procurement analytics. Proficient in using ERP systems like SAP (MM, PM, PP), Microsoft Dynamics 365, and automation tools including RPA (UiPath) and Power BI. Demonstrated success in achieving significant cost savings, improving vendor performance, and leading process automation initiatives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Freelance Procurement & Data Analytics Consultant

01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered procurement advisory services to SMEs in paper, packaging, and industrial sectors.
  • Conducted procurement analytics and spend reviews, enabling clients to reduce sourcing costs by up to 15%.
  • Developed interactive dashboards and automated reporting tools using Excel and Power BI.
  • Analyzed data from SAP and MS Dynamics to highlight bottlenecks in P2P cycles.
  • Created custom KPI dashboards including PO lead time, GRN delays, and vendor performance.
  • Standardized material and vendor master data, resulting in a 20% reduction in transactional errors.
  • Conducted workshops on procurement reporting, data-driven decision making, and ERP workflows.
  • Supported UAE clients in compliance reporting related to VAT, Incoterms, and e-way billing.

Deputy Manager – Procurement

International Paper APPM Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Led supplier negotiations and strategy, achieving 15% average cost reductions.
  • Advised cross-functional teams on material availability, cutting production delays and costs.
  • Developed and implemented sourcing plans, generating $500K in annual savings.
  • Oversaw a portfolio of 50+ suppliers in compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Improved procurement cycle efficiency by 15% through structured process audits.
  • Conducted supply risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies.

Procurement Operations Advisory Analyst

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 01.2019
  • Managed end-to-end procurement operations including RFQs, PRs, POs, and contract administration.
  • Automated data validation checks via macros, improving accuracy by 30%.
  • Led material request processing via MMR Backbone, reducing turnaround by 25%.
  • Conducted procurement master data cleansing and de-duplication, reducing error rates by 15%.
  • Ensured adherence to BP's procurement cataloguing standards and compliance.

Senior Engineer – Master Data & Procurement

Hofincons International Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 11.2015
  • Facilitated sourcing and vendor contract creation, improving procurement agility.
  • Maintained integrity of material master, BOMs, and related procurement data.
  • Proposed MDM process improvements, achieving 10% operational efficiency.
  • Managed cost negotiations with suppliers, achieving an average 15% reduction.
  • Supported RFP/RFQ lifecycle and internal approval workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2006 - 2010.01

Skills

ERP & Data Tools: SAP MM/PM/PP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Maximo, MDM Portal

Certification

Lean Six Sigma (Process Optimization)

Timeline

Freelance Procurement & Data Analytics Consultant

01.2022 - Current

Deputy Manager – Procurement

International Paper APPM Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019

Procurement Operations Advisory Analyst

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 01.2019

Senior Engineer – Master Data & Procurement

Hofincons International Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2006 - 2010.01

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