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naresh venu

@nareshvenu

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Senior procurement specialist driving cost savings and vendor partnerships.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a procurement role where I can drive cost savings, improve supplier relationships, and implement process improvements within a collaborative, innovation-focused team.

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

Senior Associate Procurement

Wipro

Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)

Coordinated end-to-end procurement operations, negotiated supplier contracts, and implemented sourcing strategies that improved operational efficiency and delivered measurable cost savings.

Procurement Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Cost Analysis Supplier Performance

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.

Technical Support Software support Inventory Management Documentation Reporting

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.

Vendor Management Administrative Operations Invoice Management Policy Development Project Coordination

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.

Inventory Control Stock Audits Warehouse Management Reporting

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.

Claims Processing Data Entry Compliance Reporting SLA Management