Anbharasi Gatanagayan
Summary
As a dedicated Procurement Expert, I have a proven track record of successfully managing sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain operations across various industries. With a strong focus on cost management, supplier relations, and strategic sourcing, I ensure that organizations procure the best quality goods and services at the most competitive prices while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk. Whether managing complex procurement projects or streamlining everyday processes, I am passionate about creating value through smart procurement strategies that support both immediate and long-term business goals.
Purchasing professional with proven expertise in procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and inventory management, known for reliability and effective communication. Highly organized with keen ability to drive efficiencies and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Executive
Landscape Engineering Pte Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Consistently met or exceeded cost reduction targets by employing strategic sourcing techniques such as e-auctions and reverse bidding events.
- Achieved higher on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring supplier performance metrics and implementing corrective action when needed.
- Enhanced supplier relations through effective communication, timely follow-ups, and addressing concerns professionally.
- Identified and implemented options to reduce overall product cost such as consolidation, volume discounts and use of low cost transportation alternatives.
- Conducted supplier audits to verify adherence to company requirements, promoting transparency throughout the supply chain.
Procurement Assistant Manager
NANO SUN PTE LTD
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisting Project Manager on the ambitious project execution of Water and Wastewater Treatment Project with Keppel Seghers in Hong Kong
- Manage procurement process to ensure best sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, payment terms to meet client specifications and internal production requirements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards
- Management execution of procured systems and items by tracking purchases, inventory and logistical handling
- Work closely with Finance to control budget and enhance operational efficiency
- Support Sales function: Participate in RFQs and Tender process to enable Company to submit proposals, conceptual design, preliminary costing, drawings, and technical specifications relating to electrical-instrumentation control
- Building strong and collaborative partnerships with suppliers to maximize value, mitigate risks, and drive mutual success
- Participating in the meeting essential project compliance specification needs such as compiling vendor technical date sheet, RFQ and Evaluate Technical compliance
- Reason of Leaving: Due to family issue
Project Cost Control Executive
SHELL EASTERN PETROLEUM PTE LTD
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Optimizing financial transactions for project execution of the Bukom Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and Piping Integrity Program for the Shell Pulau Bukom's integrated refinery and chemicals manufacturing site
- Expertly sourced materials, services, and vendors within the MRO industry, enhancing operational efficiency
- Negotiated favorable terms with external vendors, focusing on pricing, scope, and contractual conditions
- Managed daily operational purchasing, including planning, issuing, and monitoring purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to schedules
- Successfully done cost reduction strategies for both new and existing projects, contributing to bottom-line savings
- Coordinated the procurement of materials for diverse projects, liaising effectively with stakeholders to streamline the procurement lifecycle
- Keep a track and overview of spend and forecast up to the detailed WBS level then ensure the spend and forecast up to the detailed
- Diligently updated pricing and maintained Material Master Data, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information
- Conducted thorough price analysis and lead-time negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms
- Support Project Manager, Project Lead & CP team for data analysis regarding schedule of rates required for renegotiation and contract award
- With knowledge in Cost Management in terms of commitments, value of work done, contracting strategy, Contract Management, Budgeting, Project Accounting, Project Financial Reporting
- Budget Planning, cost Risk Analysis and tie-up with the project schedule for baseline cost expenditure, monitor and control the Actual Spend then forecast the LE for the Fiscal Year
- Prepared detailed cost reports, providing critical insights into financial performance
EXECUTIVE
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Manage accounts payable and account receivable, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency
- Vigilantly monitored budget utilization and provided comprehensive reports
- Responsible for full-cycle recruitment, optimizing hiring costs within the allocated budget
- Carry out recruitment and selection processes to secure interns aligned with business growth strategies
- Refined the purchasing process, securing advantageous deals through vendor negotiations
- Negotiating with vendors and subcontractors for procurement and achieving cost savings and favorable terms in agreements
- Accomplishments: Successfully accomplished quarterly KPI Progress Report and submitted to IDMPO during ex-admin Manager resigned
- Prove to be diligent personnel with a drive for result on arranged and organized launch of Edge Lab which is joint innovation program set by AIA and NTU
- Established Document/Equipment List and Final Handover list for easy tracking of archived documents record
- Created and implemented internal HR workflow and process
- Developed and maintained internal staff P-file
Management Assistant Officer
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Delivered secretarial support to the Research Director, enhancing office efficiency
- Responsible on annual performance appraisal process, contributing to faculty tenure, promotion, and research engineer contract renewals
- Coordinated the preparation, publishing monitoring ITQs/tenders in GeBIZ
- Executed strategic sourcing, identified reputable vendors, and negotiated favorable pricing and contractual terms
- Ensure all activities are carried out and comply accordingly University's regulations
- Arrange event logistics, liaising with venue management, caterers, and contractors on equipment and logistics hire for event
- Accomplishments: Successfully planned and organized collaboration workshops participated by overseas guests
- Established a proactively processed visiting appointment within short notice given
- Set up necessary administration procedures and guidelines/ SOPs & ensure they are strongly adhered to in the Centre
- Set up and provide guidelines for electronic resource bookings on conference rooms
Education
Bachelor Degree -
University Science Malaysia
01.2006
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier management
- Cost reduction
- Budget control
- Supplier auditing
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Ariba Procurement – SAP SE.
- INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTERNAL AUDITOR (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 AND ISO 45001:2018 QEHS)
Timeline
Purchasing Executive
Landscape Engineering Pte Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Procurement Assistant Manager
NANO SUN PTE LTD
06.2023 - 11.2023
Project Cost Control Executive
SHELL EASTERN PETROLEUM PTE LTD
12.2017 - 06.2021
EXECUTIVE
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
05.2014 - 07.2017
Management Assistant Officer
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
02.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor Degree -
University Science Malaysia
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