Arivazhagan Jayapal

A quality and cost experienced procurement specialist responsible for the purchase of good and service within the Automobile, and educational sector in streamlining the purchasing process resulting in proven efficiency and cost reduction.

Forecast specialist in Crisis Management by coordinating with Vendor & Supporting teams in order to support production during pandemic & E component crisis (Supply Chain).

  Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

  Run tenders, evaluate bids, and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors. 

 Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided.  Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future. 

 Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers. 

 Manage and motivate a team of procurement staff. 

 liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams such as supply chain, planning, and IT. 

 Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded. 

 Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements. 

 Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services.

Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities. 

 Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth. 

 Develop and implement a procurement strategy. 

 Analyse data and produce reports and statistics on spending and saving.

  Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives. 

  Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business. 

 Train junior members of staff 

 Liaising with production to determine their product needs.  Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management 

 Delegating tasks and supervising the work of Purchasing and Procurement SPOC’s across all departments 

 Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and department results. 

 Managing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organisation 

 Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business. 

 Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation

Msc.Logistics & Supply Chain - Scotland , UK

MBA - Exports & Imports