naresh venu
@nareshvenu
Senior procurement specialist driving cost savings and vendor partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Procurement Associate with over 9 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, strategic vendor negotiations, and cost optimization. I specialize in leveraging SAP ARIBA and ERP systems to streamline procurement processes and deliver measurable savings.
I have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing complex contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying sourcing opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and quality standards. My experience spans cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and logistics to align procurement with business goals.
Throughout my career I have contributed to cost reduction initiatives, automated reporting frameworks, and supported technical and administrative operations when needed. I seek to drive procurement excellence and strategic value for organizations committed to supply chain innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Coordinated end-to-end procurement operations, negotiated supplier contracts, and implemented sourcing strategies that improved operational efficiency and delivered measurable cost savings.
IT Support Specialist
Vara United
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, maintained inventory for spare parts, and documented resolutions to support knowledge base and operational continuity.
Administrative Coordinator
Fashion-N-Fortune
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Established administrative infrastructure, managed vendor relationships and invoices, and led special projects to streamline office operations and digital business management.
Stock Control Supervisor
Expert Eye Optics
Jan 2008 - Jan 2017 (9 years)
Maintained accurate stock levels across retail and warehouse sites, conducted stock takes and audits, and managed barcode printing and post–stock-take reporting to management.
Claims Processing Associate
Caliber Point Business Solution
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years)
Processed end-to-end health insurance claims, ensured data accuracy and compliance, and met performance targets and SLAs while reporting to senior management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shivaji University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce program focusing on commerce and related business disciplines.
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