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Shwetha Keeker

@shwethakeeker

Purchase Manager with 8+ years streamlining procurement, vendor partnerships, and cost-saving delivery.

India
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What I'm looking for

I want to be an asset to the organization I work for, with a mutually satisfying, growth-oriented relationship. I’m looking for a challenging, inspiring opportunity where I can drive procurement improvements, cost savings, and reliable delivery.

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

WL

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.

RL

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.

HL

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.

IL

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.

AC

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

MU

Mysore University

Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Business Management

Completed a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from Mysore University.

MA

MS-Office Automization

Diploma in MS-Office Automization, Microsoft Office Automation

Completed a diploma in MS-Office Automization.

MP

Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishad

Degree in Hindi, Hindi

Earned a degree in Hindi from Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishad.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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