Maltesh S B

JANATHA GROUP General Manager – Procurement & Sourcing • Lead the end-to-end procurement function covering raw materials, CAPEX, services, contracts, and indirect spend • Define and execute strategic sourcing roadmaps aligned with business growth and margin improvement • Head techno-commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and long-term agreements • Drive cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation strategies • Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply disruptions to ensure continuity • Present procurement strategies, forecasts, and performance dashboards to senior leadership • Collaborate with operations, projects, finance, and quality teams to support timely execution

Manager – Strategic Sourcing for TOYS • Owned strategic sourcing for polymers, plastics, CAPEX equipment, MRO, and services • Supported greenfield and expansion projects with complete procurement lifecycle management • Negotiated high-value contracts delivering measurable cost savings and service improvements • Implemented supplier performance management and governance frameworks • Conducted spend analysis and category-wise sourcing strategies

Deputy Manager – Procurement • Managed procurement of raw materials, chemicals, utilities, and plant services for continuous operations • Key contributor to SAP implementation and procurement process standardization • Executed long-term contracts and value engineering initiatives to reduce cost • Ensured regulatory compliance and uninterrupted material availability • Led vendor evaluations, audits, and supplier development initiatives

Assistant Manager – Procurement • Supported strategic sourcing and supplier management for global operations • Assisted in demand planning, spend analysis, and procurement reporting

Source Lead – Global Supply Services • Managed global sourcing activities and supplier coordination • Supported procurement analytics, demand forecasting, and cost optimization

Assistant Manager – Purchase • Managed procurement operations for manufacturing plants • Negotiated supplier contracts and improved procurement cycle efficiency

Junior Manager – RMHS • Supported procurement for large-scale steel manufacturing operations • Involved in CAPEX, maintenance, and project procurement