B Chandra Sekhar

Buyer @ Nutreco

About

As an experienced procurement professional, I have built a successful career driving procurement strategies across various sectors, including manufacturing and supply chain management. With roles at Nutreco, Nutrikraft India Pvt Ltd (a Goldman Sachs company), and Charoen Pokphand Foods, I have developed expertise in sourcing raw materials, including marine ingredients, proteins, and carbohydrates, for multiple production plants. I am skilled in managing supply planning, vendor relations, cost optimization, and inventory control to meet production requirements while adhering to budget targets. I have consistently utilized data-driven insights, leveraging tools like Power BI, to formulate both short- and long-term procurement strategies that are aligned with market dynamics and organizational goals. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to navigate complex market trends, manage procurement operations across diverse regions, and lead teams to achieve operational excellence. From negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance to implementing efficient inventory management systems, I have contributed significantly to optimizing material costs and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Passionate about continuous improvement, I am always looking for innovative ways to enhance procurement processes and build sustainable supplier relationships to support business growth.

Country

India

City

Hyderabad

Industry

Food Production

Skill

Oracle fusion, Supplier Negotiation, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Purchase Management, Supplier Evaluation, Procurement, Cost Savings, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing

Experience

Buyer

Nutreco

2022-1 - 2023-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Spearheaded procurement for all Raw Materials (RM), Packing Materials (PM), and indirect categories, including marine ingredients, novel ingredients, animal and vegetable proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and micro-ingredients for the plants in India. • Played a pivotal role in supply planning, encompassing budgeting, sourcing for production schedules, and implementing cost-effective inventory management strategies. • Formulated and executed short- and long-term procurement strategies based on Power BI-generated reports. • Achieved budgeted purchasing targets by navigating market dynamics, seasonal variations, and pricing trends. • Conducted market analysis to evaluate pricing and supply trends, ensuring competitive procurement. • Managed vendor lifecycle, encompassing selection, negotiation, cost control, risk evaluation, and performance audits to ensure optimal service delivery.

Procurement Manager

Nutrikraft India Pvt ltd ( A Goldman sachs company)

2021-4 - 2022-1 · 10 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Procured protein-based raw materials, including soybean meal, rapeseed meal, cottonseed meal, maize gluten, and DDGS, for 12 manufacturing plants across India. • Developed purchase plans aligned with production schedules and implemented efficient inventory management practices. • Prepared daily reports and devised both short- and long-term procurement strategies. • Managed market dynamics to achieve procurement targets and optimize material costs. • Collected and evaluated quotations, finalized contracts, and placed orders.

Purchase Manager

ROYALS MARINE FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED

2019-5 - 2021-3 · 1 yr 11 mos

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Conducted extensive surveys across India to source high-quality fish meal and fish oil ingredients. • Organized continuous vendor development programs to identify reliable suppliers for diverse animal and plant protein sources. • Expanded knowledge of auxiliary ingredients, including lecithin, crude oils, and energy sources. • Aligned procurement strategies with production schedules, achieving cost-effective inventory management.

Deputy Manager

Charoen Pokphand Foods

2005-5 - 2015-6 · 10 yrs 2 mos

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Procurement of Major Raw Materials (RM) Fish meal, Soya, Wheat Flour, Rapeseed Meal, Broken Rice, Maize, DDGS, etc. • Managing the import and export of raw materials from various ports in India. • Exporting Agri commodities to various CP BU's across Asia by Road, Rake, and Sea routes. • Preparation of daily reports and short-term/long-term procurement plans. • Organizing continuous vendor development programs to identify new suppliers nationwide. • Planning purchases according to production schedules to ensure cost-effective inventory management. • Meeting purchasing targets by managing markets based on seasonal and market conditions of required materials. • Analyzing market trends and setting prices based on climatic and market conditions. • Collecting quotations, finalizing deals considering various factors, and placing orders accordingly. • Supervising a team of three people responsible for preparing payment request vouchers for finalized invoice amounts.