RUBEENA K
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Procurement Senior Specialist with 10+ years of expertise in procuring, sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supply chain management. Demonstrated success in managing high-value procurement projects, driving cost reductions, and enhancing supplier performance. Proven leadership abilities with a track record of leading teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Seeking a leadership position to contribute significantly to business growth and strategic initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist – Individual Contributor
Flex (Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd)
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated a team of 6 members acted as a Lead, overseeing project progress, managing issue resolution, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders to align with project goals
- Handled a global network of 100+ suppliers across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the U.S., ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies
- Successfully managed Four simultaneous projects, contributing to revenue growth and maintaining 100% customer satisfaction through timely updates
- Provided daily project updates to customers, maintaining transparency, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive communication
- Performed root cause analysis to address service issues swiftly, while handling escalations and escalating to senior management as needed to ensure effective and timely resolution
- Developed, implemented, and amended process improvements, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delays and enhanced vendor interaction efficiency for improved deliverables
- Conducted daily KPI reviews, huddles, and dashboard analysis to track team performance and project progress
- Tracked and improved supplier performance in key areas such as Quality, Cost, Service, Delivery, and driving overall operational efficiency
- Expertise in implementing cost-saving strategies to achieve significant reductions in procurement costs and logistics expenses, driving overall operational efficiency
- Facilitated comprehensive training and knowledge sharing, providing mentorship and guidance to colleagues, which enhanced their professional development and team performance
Analyst, Senior Analyst & Specialist
Flex (Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd)
08.2013 - 11.2021
- Managed new buy activities using weekly MRP and customer forecasts
- Created and managed purchase orders (PR to PO) based on customer demand, program requirements, utilizing ERP systems to streamline the process, expedite supplier confirmations, and ensure timely deliveries and accurate procurement
- Placed orders for materials and followed up with local and global suppliers to ensure timely delivery and meet procurement requirements
- Managed end-to-end sourcing and RFQ activities, including supplier selection, negotiating terms, and issuing purchase orders
- Focused on expediting the quote collection process to meet critical operational demands
- Covered and closed material shortages to sustain uninterrupted production, ensuring a smooth flow and preventing line stoppages that could affect productivity
- Followed up with suppliers, global distributors, and contract manufacturers for effective shortage management
- Actively managed price revisions and lead time adjustments, expediting their resolution by leveraging material support and obtaining prompt acknowledgment from suppliers
- Developed new vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery criteria to ensure adequate capacity for NPI and to meet both average and high-demand production requirements, in alignment with production planning
- Worked closely with planning teams to address urgent material requirements or Sudden material attrition for production
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure necessary materials and tracked shipments in coordination with the logistics team
- Ensured timely updates on material arrivals were provided to planners
- Executed 3-way matching of PO, invoice, and goods receipt as per supplier payment terms, swiftly resolving discrepancies and expediting the payment process to ensure on-time supplier payments
- Successfully resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers
- Managed close collaboration with suppliers on all RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and RTV (Return to Vendor) processes, ensuring timely and effective resolution
- Monitored OTD (On Time Delivery), relationship scores, and quality for direct suppliers, while performing continuous commodity price benchmarking to drive cost-effective solutions for customers
- Ensured that inventory levels and safety stocks were set correctly for each product category, aiming to avoid excess inventory and maintain efficient supply chain flow
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Madras
01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) -
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women
01.2013
Skills
- ERP
- SAP
- MS EXCEL
- Power Point
- Word
- Kinaxis
- Agile
- Global Procurement
- KPI
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Analytical Skills
- Cost saving
- Cost Avoidance
- Project Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership skills
- Process Optimization
- Transition
- Operational Procurement
- Master Data Management
- Analytical thinking
Professionalaccomplishments
- The prestigious 'TEAM AWARD' was earned for skillfully coordinating with the warehouse and site material planning teams to address sudden production attrition over a quarter, securing $500K in revenue.
- Received the 'PLATINUM AWARD' for efficiently executing an inventory transfer, leading the team to complete the project in a short span and securing $250K in revenue.
- Earned FOUR 'PAT ON THE BACK' recognitions for leading the team during the urgent NPI build, providing effective training to a new team member, resolving shortages on time, and consistently meeting all KPIs since taking over the role.
- Honored with the 'BEST TEAM PLAYER' award from the Site Planning Lead for contributing to team success through effective communication and problem-solving.
Timeline
Senior Specialist – Individual Contributor
Flex (Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd)
12.2021 - 06.2023
Analyst, Senior Analyst & Specialist
Flex (Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd)
08.2013 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) -
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Madras
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