Sindhu Sathiyamoorthy

Skills and Expertise:

• Contract Management: Analyze procurement documents, extract relevant information, and prepare accurate purchase orders.
• Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Cost Reduction: Develop and implement strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Compliance: Establish and enforce purchasing policies to ensure adherence to regulations and operational efficiency.
• Vendor Management: Oversee all aspects of vendor relationships, including sourcing, evaluation, and performance management.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels, make informed purchasing decisions, and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Procurement Software Proficiency: Utilize software like Odoo for order input, tracking, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchases, deliveries, and invoices for audits and reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate import regulations and obtain necessary government approvals (MoH, MoCCA, DM, MoFIA).

Sourcing and Negotiation:

• Successfully sourced, negotiated, and purchased materials from local and overseas vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.

Expertise and Compliance:

• Advised internal and external stakeholders on purchasing terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Operational Efficiency:

• Managed daily operational purchasing needs, including planning, issuing, and following up on purchase orders, deliveries, and shipment schedules.
• Implemented internal procurement strategies to achieve high delivery rates and short lead times.

Supplier Management:

• Evaluated supplier performance based on quality, delivery time, and pricing, ensuring adherence to organizational requirements.

Decision-Making Support:

• Supported the overall purchasing process to contribute to maximizing the organization's short, medium, and long-term profitability.