Raghavendra K T

* Led sourcing for Iron & Steel Making, Caster Maintenance, and Indirect Procurement. * Managed procurement of castings, forgings, machined components, fabricated assemblies, and heavy engineering parts. * Responsible for sourcing MRO spares, plastic & rubber components, fasteners, fittings, and reconditioning services. * Owned procurement for Facility Management, Administration, and Site Services. * Managed sourcing of manpower, catering, housekeeping, security, EHS, Civil, MEP, and infrastructure services. * Delivered 14% cost savings through vendor localization and sourcing optimization. * Strengthened procurement governance across multiple manufacturing plants. * Led supplier selection, development, engagement, and relationship management. * Conducted techno-commercial evaluations, cost analysis, and contract negotiations. * Supported procurement for government approvals, licenses, and compliance projects. * Ensured timely material availability through delivery expediting and issue resolution. * Identified and executed cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives. * Developed alternate sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve performance. * Trained PR creators to improve PR quality and First-Time Right (FTR) compliance. * Collaborated with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely project execution. * Implemented Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) across maintenance, fasteners, and OPEX categories. * Served as SCM Compliance Promoter (CPRO), driving governance and process standardization. * Negotiated and restructured manpower contracts, delivering huge annual savings. * Monetized obsolete inventory and optimized scrap disposal to improve value realization. * Drove continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Vertical head for Biologics indirect procurement and Managed sourcing for turnkey infrastructure projects (Civil, MEP, HVAC and Lab Furniture) • Drove digital procurement and working capital initiatives • Built supplier ecosystem aligned with pharma compliance standards • Driving strategic & digital initiatives for improving the efficiency of overall sourcing process. • Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend and develop long-term partnerships with suppliers for improved Quality, Delivery, and safety at optimum Cost. • Driving strategic initiative – Working capital management, and Digital Initiatives like E-Procurement. • Understand the Pharma specific requirements and develop the supplier ecosystem to meet the business objectives. • Responsible to Procurement activities of Projects (40% of the Spend) & production units (60% of the Spend) the day to-day activities. • Co-ordinate in Floating tender, finalization, Negotiation & Cost Savings. • Floating of RFQ to Vendors through E-Procurement tool for Production PR’s. • Obtaining Techno commercial offers and getting technical clearance. • Preparation of detailed comparison statement capturing Last PO price, Internal estimation, arriving at a negotiation strategy. • Conduct pre commercial negotiation with vendor’s regarding commercial terms followed by price finalization & vendor shortlisting • Ensure the PR to PO TAT of 7 days, Achieve Cost Saving of 15% from the approved Budget. • Co-ordinate with operations team to see that PRs are converted to PO’s and material receipt as per the agreed timeline.

* City Supply Leader- responsible for the Indirect and direct procurement and supply of MRO items for more than 120 Customers across Karnataka. * Timely closure of RFQs, competitive sourcing, and adherence to customer delivery commitments. * Responsible for driving operational KPIs within the team through entire order processing journey. * Monitor inventory levels, stock availability, replenishment planning, and working capital optimization. * Collaborate with sales, category, operations, warehouse, and logistics teams to achieve revenue targets. * Drive OTIF (On-Time In-Full) deliveries and maintain high service levels for enterprise customers. * Analyse data, identify supply bottlenecks, keep track of sourcing KPIs & drive RCAs & corrective actions * Ensured end to end fulfilment rate for all orders. * Lead cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, alternate vendor development, and process optimization. * Analyse KPIs including fulfilment rate, inventory turns, supplier performance, lead time, and savings. * On boarding of vendors on Moglix tech platforms and drive orders, inventory, account through the same. * Manage vendor risk, performance, and relationships. * Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and operational controls.

• Sourcing for manufacturing plant and Pan India service division. • Purchase/renewals of Pan India Service divison manpower contracts of existing Projects & New Project Sites. • Adding on new vendors and categories proactively by constantly improving Quality, Cost and Delivery terms with suppliers across India • Experience working in Direct or Indirect (CAPEX, MRO) categories, knowledge of PO Processing, Vendor Master Data, Tactical Buying / Spot Buys, RFx, Procurement Help Desk functions, Process Optimization, etc.

• MRO Management Contract • Roll shop management and improve service efficiency. • Inventory control and cash flow management. • Analytical approach to Inventory management. • Drive EHS culture within the sites. Coordinate with EHS coordinator for site Visits for audit and training. • Prepare value creation, cost saving and improvement cases.