Shwetha Keeker
@shwethakeeker
Purchase Manager with 8+ years streamlining procurement, vendor partnerships, and cost-saving delivery.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Purchase Professional with over 8+ years of experience, bringing an upbeat, positive approach to procurement that delivers measurable cost control and reliable material flow. My work centers on end-to-end purchase activities—from floating enquiry and quotation to comparison, negotiation, order finalization, and follow-up until material delivery.
I help organizations “track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness,” while controlling spend and building a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. I’m also focused on profitability by ascertaining suppliers and initiating business and organization partnerships.
In my roles as Manager - Purchase, I manage vendor relationships and build effective supply chain partnerships, including resolving supplier or contractor grievances and claims. I coordinate internally for planning and material selection, liaison with finance for timely payments, and conduct frequent store/site visits for stock verification.
I strengthen teams through leadership and problem-solving, and I improve how work gets done by identifying, creating, and implementing new procedures and processes. I also bring working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems, supported by hands-on experience with Tally ERP 9.0 and Windows-based operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Purchase
Woodkraft India Private Limited
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)
Managed purchase activities including vendor negotiations, comparative chart preparation, and order follow-up through material delivery. Coordinated with internal teams and finance for planning and timely payments, and handled store/site visits for stock verification.
Manager - Purchase
Raja Housing Limited
Jan 2017 - May 2017 (4 months)
Led purchase management by analyzing material requirements, negotiating with suppliers for discounts, payment terms, and delivery. Managed vendor relationships, handled grievances/claims, and conducted frequent site visits for stock verification.
Manager – Purchase
Renaissance Holdings & Developers Pvt Ltd
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year)
Worked as a Purchase Manager managing procurement-related activities for projects over the stated period.
Manager – Purchase
Hoysala Projects Pvt Ltd
Aug 2005 - Sep 2011 (6 years 1 month)
Managed purchase activities, including team management and supplier negotiations for requirements, discounts, payment terms, and delivery. Also handled website maintenance/IT queries, oversaw tax compliances, managed admin responsibilities, and performed accounting procedures in the absence of the senior manager.
Assistant Administrator
IL&FS Education & Technology Services Ltd
Aug 2004 - Apr 2005 (8 months)
Provided administrative support and handled general administration responsibilities during the stated period.
Recruiter – Accounts
Astra Management - Man Power Consultancy
Jan 2004 - Jul 2004 (6 months)
Worked as a recruiter supporting accounts-related recruiting needs during the stated period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mysore University
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Business Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from Mysore University.
MS-Office Automization
Diploma in MS-Office Automization, Microsoft Office Automation
Completed a diploma in MS-Office Automization.
Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishad
Degree in Hindi, Hindi
Earned a degree in Hindi from Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishad.
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