DEEPENDRA ARORA
Muscat ,MA
Summary
Dynamic Purchase Manager with extensive experience at Dabur India Ltd., excelling in supplier negotiations and procurement planning. Proven track record in reducing costs and enhancing inventory efficiency. Skilled in MRP/ERP SAP and relationship building, driving successful outcomes through strategic sourcing and effective communication. Committed to delivering value and optimizing supply chain processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purcahse Manager
The National Detergent Company, S.A.O.G
MUSCAT
12.2023 - Current
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing, payment terms and delivery times.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure that purchased items meet their requirements.
- Developed strategies for cost reductions, improved inventory control and increased efficiency.
- Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
- Performed price comparisons among different vendors in order to get the best value for money.
- Coordinated communication between departments regarding product availability, delivery dates and related issues.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
Joint Manager (Purchase)
Dabur India Ltd.
Baddi
01.2014 - 11.2023
- Handling procurement independently of packing material and raw materials, which contain bulk RMs – calcium carbonate, hydrogen peroxide 35%, LLP, sorbitol, glycerin, silica, salts, talc, perfumes, etc.
- Utilized laminates and corrugated boxes for optimal product protection.
Employed shrink sleeves and glass bottles to enhance packaging aesthetics.
Implemented PET/HDPE bottles and PP caps for sustainable packaging solutions.
Managed carton and label usage to streamline inventory processes. - Managing a team of five executives; assigning duties that promote professional growth and development.
- Monitoring and responsible for ensuring the availability of RM-PM (Raw Materials and Packaging Materials) required for production, as per the weekly/monthly plan for the Baddi Cluster (10 units).
- Arrange POs, contracts, and PRs with proper follow-up with the concerned parties in the head office.
- Compiled and distributed the monthly forecasting reports.
- Created and maintained company purchase orders and change orders, and managed relationships and the performance of ongoing suppliers.
- Monitored inventory procedures for accountability.
- Cooperated with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes.
- Reports to the Commercial Head, Baddi, and the team of five executives reports directly to me.
- Provide the Allocations to Team members for Packing Material: - Shippers, Pet Bottles, Glass Bottles, Labels, Sleeves, etc. Based on capacity and E-Bidding Terms.
- To investigate new and improved sources of goods and services.
- Checking product feasibility with local and external suppliers.
- For Baddi Cluster All efforts were made to minimize write-off through close tracking while Procurement and Balancing SLOB: Providing data every month for minimizing the material write-off, saving through transfer SLOB items to other units, using old PM coordinating with Plant and HO Team.
- KPIs - supplier OTIF on a weekly/monthly basis and the stock value, expired / obsolete stock write-off every month.
- Maintain Safety Stock.
- Following procurement tools.
- Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time & Delivering cost savings for the company.
- To resolve issues regarding quality problems/replacement of rejected materials and refund of advances paid if any and assist Procurement team members and colleagues with procurement processes, change, and updates other procurement-related activities.
Dy. Manager (Purchase)
Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.
Roorkee
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for working closely with the selected supplier and managing the companies ‘procurement activities as well as Responsible for ensuring the availability of RM-PM (Raw Materials and Packaging Materials) Required for Production and R&D.
- Checking product feasibility with local and external suppliers.
- To ensure systematic execution of procedures for the timely and cost-effective purchasing of all materials, equipment, and services required by the company consistent with applicable rules and regulations.
- Follow the Delivery Performance - On time in full (OTIF).
- Try to serve Material without any Quality defects.
- While processing the Order, consider the Lead-time from Origin to our site and the time required for Analysis by Quality.
- To meet weekly and monthly adherence.
- In case of Quality-related issues, provide an immediate solution to the issue, depute the representative from the source, and take a decisive decision immediately.
- To establish and maintain working relationships with suppliers and develop lists of approved suppliers for use by the company.
- To be a Part of Henkel India Ltd. Merger in Jyothy laboratories to take over the charge of Purchase and for same transfer to Corporate Office Mumbai.
- Independently handling the Purchase of 2 Units (Roorkee/ Baddi) which includes Raw Materials & Packing Materials like - Bulk RMs – Calcite, Labs, China Clay, Feldspar, Salt, Talc, Glycols, Perfumes, etc.
- Packing Materials: - Corrugated Boxes, Labels, Laminates, Pouches, Containers, Scrubbers, Cartons, Shrinks, LDPE/ HDPE Bags, etc.
- Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material replenishment, and Supplier Performance.
- Ensuring the monthly procurement cycle is taken care of on time to avoid delays in material receipt.
- Maintaining backup for fast-moving goods to avoid unforeseen circumstances.
- Negotiating prices and terms of products with suppliers.
- Coordination with Head Office, Mumbai Procurement Team.
- Seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at a reasonable price.
- Continuously working on reducing the cost of existing components by maintaining the same quality.
- To evaluate overall revisions, price, and past performance of each purchase order and approval of price increases.
- Identify new suppliers, agree on terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
- To find and suggest the scope of improvement for the reduction in the cost of the materials.
- Identification, selection, and development of alternate sources of existing raw material, and packaging material.
- Ability to analyze and process purchasing requisitions and make purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Handling internal audits and timely submission of responses against queries/information.
- To resolve issues regarding quality problems/replacement of rejected materials and refund of advances paid if any and assist Procurement team members and colleagues with procurement processes, change, and updates other procurement-related activities.
Asst. Manager (Purchase)
Vaishnavi Kosmeticos Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
Baddi
03.2007 - 07.2010
- Handling the accounts of principal party’s like- Henkel India Ltd., Jyothy Laboratories, HUL, S.C. Johnson, Johnson Diversey, Reliance, Pitambari, Vishal Retail, and others.
- Monthly tracking for inventory stock, non-moving & slow-moving items, and action thereof.
- Work on Re-order level timeline.
- Scheme plans restrict the orders strictly as per the total scheme plan.
- Monthly/Quarterly basis intimation shared with Principals for Non-Moving Items to get the plan for Exhaust the same.
- Ability to maintain complex purchasing and inventory records.
- Responsible for materials planning as per the production schedules statement and Maintaining.
- Optimum Inventory and Delivery Timelines.
- Seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices.
- Ensuring the monthly procurement cycle is taken care of on time to avoid delays in material receipt.
- To find and suggest the scope of improvement for the reduction in the cost of the materials.
- Identification, selection, and development of alternate sources of existing raw material, and packaging material.
- Ensure that all components are developed within the budgets given by the management.
Marketing Officer
Bihar Caustic & Chemicals Ltd. (ABCL)
Jharkhand
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Bihar Caustic & Chemicals is part of the Aditya Birla Group one of the largest groups in the world.
- Planning & coordinating with all the functions for smooth & effective management.
- Evaluate overall revisions, price, and past performance of each purchase order and approval of price increases.
- Assist in Hydrochloric Acid Sales & Co-coordinate with logistics.
- Analyzing Industrial trends & competitors.
- Analyze and process purchasing requisitions and make purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Preparing various analytical reports for top management. (MIS)
- Preparing and making various presentations for top management.
- Identifying Market demand and supply scenarios.
- Preparing and updating the customer profile.
- Doing all kinds of Sales & Dispatch jobs related to SAP.
- Bihar Caustic & Chemicals is part of the Aditya Birla Group one of the largest groups in the world.
Team Leader- Personal Loan
ICICI Bank
Dehradun
06.2003 - 04.2005
- My role at ICICI Bank is managing sales of Personal Loans to professionals, retailers, institutions, and govt. employees in Dehradun.
- To handle client relationships with key professionals, govt. employees and others.
- Presentation on products and services and process mapping of prospective clients.
- Handling marketing campaigns and promotions for ICICI in various institutions and open markets.
- Handling a team of telecallers and executives to achieve business objectives through effective lead generation.
- Identifying key areas where the necessary interest can be created to push sales and generate leads for the future.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration (MARKETING SPECIALISATION)
Institute of Management Studies
Dehradun01.2003
BACHELORS IN COMMERCE -
Govt. P.G. College
Uttarkashi01.2001
HIGHER SECONDARY -
Govt. Inter College
Uttarkashi01.1998
MATRICULATION -
G.G.D.S.V.M. School
Uttarkashi01.1996
Skills
- Time management
- Persistence
- Relationship building
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Negotiation skills
- Communication and active listening
- Networking strategies
- Problem-solving techniques
- Purchasing and supply chain knowledge
- LEAN planning principles
- MRP/ERP SAP – MM module expertise
- Supplier negotiation tactics
Languages
- Hindi
- English
References
Will be furnished on request.
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoy socializing and interacting with people of different cultures.
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Date of Birth: 07/06/81
Preferred Sector
FMCG / Food Sector Only
Timeline
Purcahse Manager
The National Detergent Company, S.A.O.G
12.2023 - Current
Joint Manager (Purchase)
Dabur India Ltd.
01.2014 - 11.2023
Dy. Manager (Purchase)
Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.
08.2010 - 01.2014
Asst. Manager (Purchase)
Vaishnavi Kosmeticos Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
03.2007 - 07.2010
Marketing Officer
Bihar Caustic & Chemicals Ltd. (ABCL)
05.2005 - 02.2007
Team Leader- Personal Loan
ICICI Bank
06.2003 - 04.2005
Master's Degree - Business Administration (MARKETING SPECIALISATION)
Institute of Management Studies
BACHELORS IN COMMERCE -
Govt. P.G. College
HIGHER SECONDARY -
Govt. Inter College
MATRICULATION -
G.G.D.S.V.M. School
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