Rajani Naidu
@rajaninaidu
I lead strategic procurement to cut costs, optimize supply chains, and ensure compliance.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an accomplished Supply Chain Procurement Specialist and Manager with over 35 years of progressive leadership in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and end to end supply chain optimization. I direct multi-million dollar procurement initiatives that drive operational efficiencies, deliver significant cost reductions, and uphold stringent quality and compliance standards.
I architect sourcing strategies, negotiate complex multi-year contracts, and build supplier performance management systems that improve key performance indicators. I also lead procurement transformation using advanced analytics to optimize sourcing decisions, strengthen supply chain resilience, and execute sustainable, risk-aware supplier practices—working across procurement, finance, operations, administration, and legal.
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Incharge Procurement
Infa Engineers Private Ltd
Apr 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Directed enterprise procurement for a 150Cr business and managed an annual procurement budget exceeding 120Cr. Implemented a sourcing strategy delivering 20% lead-time reduction and 15% cost savings, improved supplier KPIs by 25%, and led multi-year strategic supplier contract negotiations.
General Manager
Amar Industries
Spearheaded manufacturing and procurement operations and strengthened supplier accountability with a vendor scorecard program. Improved on-time delivery performance by 18%.
Purchase & Administration Manager
Universal Petrochemicals Ltd
Designed and implemented Just-In-Time inventory management, reducing inventory holding costs by 25% and decreasing stock outs. Managed procurement and administrative activities to support supply continuity.
Purchase Manager
Chemco Plastic Industries Pvt. Ltd
Delivered annual cost savings of Rs. 10 lacs through strategic supplier negotiations while maintaining product quality. Led supplier audit programs to reduce non-compliance incidents to a minimum and streamlined contract management with legal and finance to mitigate risks.
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