Charles raja
@charlesraja
Experienced procurement specialist optimizing supplier relationships and delivering cost savings.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven procurement specialist with 4+ years of experience managing global suppliers and end-to-end supply chain activities. I focus on strengthening supplier relationships, efficient sourcing, inventory management and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
I have managed 45+ global suppliers and a range of ERP and analytics tools (BAAN P2P, EBPM, Tableau, basic SQL, PowerBI). I negotiated vendor agreements that delivered annual cost savings of over 0.5M USD and helped drive process changes that increased revenue by up to 5%.
I thrive in cross-functional teams and prioritize clear communication, continuous improvement, and practical process automation (RPA/macros). I am seeking challenging roles where I can reduce costs, improve on-time delivery, and contribute to operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Specialist
Flextronics Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd
May 2025 - Present (4 months)
Lead procurement operations including MRP validation, PO creation and amendments in BAAN, and APAC/EMEA supplier coordination to maintain OTD and minimize shortages. Implement process improvements (RPA/macros) and support 3-way match to achieve timely payments and inventory optimization.
Procurement Senior Analyst
Flextronics Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd
Jul 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 10 months)
Managed end-to-end global supplier relationships for 45+ suppliers and optimized procurement processes, driving cost savings of over $0.5M annually and improving revenue by up to 5%. Led MRP runs, PO execution in BAAN, and cross-functional recovery actions to ensure on-time delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GCGovernment College of Technology, Coimbatore
Bachelor of Engineering, Production Engineering
2018 - 2021
Grade: 8.1 CGPA
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering with a CGPA of 8.1 from 2018 to 2021.
PA Polytechnic College, Pollachi
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2018
Grade: 92.6%
Completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 92.6% from 2015 to 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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