CHANDRA SUBRANIAM
Purchasing Executive
Puchong Batu Dua Belas
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Executive committed to cost-effective management of resources and quality performance. Self-directed individual with 10 years of progressive experience in various industry. Polished in directing and controlling purchasing activities and developing purchasing policies and procedures. Proficient in ERP,AUTO ACCOUNT, QNE, IN4SUITE & SQL coupled with strong negotiation and resource planning abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Purchasing Executive
OIB CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
03.2025 - Current
- Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in procurement activities.
- Reviewed purchasing department activities to evaluate opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Reviewed and approved requisitions enabling purchasing department to start purchasing process.
- Reduced costs for the organization by optimizing purchasing strategies and supplier relationships.
- Established effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on purchasing requirements and timelines.
Purchasing Executive
IKHASAS GROUP SDN BHD
11.2018 - 03.2025
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and recommends alternatives
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers
- Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed
- Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and delivering schedules
- Updates knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Purchasing Executive
BELL GROUP OF COMPANIES
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses
- Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality
- Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests
- Negotiating sale agreements and supply contracts in ways that benefit their company
- Coordinating with shipping agencies or sellers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods
Purchasing Executive
COFFEE CATCHER SDN BHD
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversee the entire purchasing process including creating purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and confirming delivery times
- Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options to make the most cost-effective purchasing decisions
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable terms and reliable supply chains
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed, coordinating with various departments for supply needs
- Manage budgets and forecasts for purchasing while negotiating the best deals for pricing and supply contracts
Admin & Marketing Support
FWWMC SDN BHD
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Sourcing advertisement opportunities via phone to promote the products company provide
- Supporting the Marketing Manager in completing agreed activities
- Drafting marketing materials such as flyers, newsletters and posters
- Monitoring competitor activities and finding leads for the company
- Managing the marketing database and email distribution
BRANCH COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BRANCH SAFETY & HEALTHY
MERCHANTRADE ASIA SDN BHD
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
- Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
- Demonstrated adaptability in response to evolving industry standards, maintaining best practices in a dynamic regulatory environment.
- Reduced the risk of financial penalties by conducting thorough internal audits on a regular basis.
- Enhanced decision-making, providing senior management with detailed compliance risk assessments and recommendations.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining compliance processes and reducing redundancies.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR TEACHER
MIND RESEARCH CONSULTATION (MRC KIDS)
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Worked with average of 12-15 participants per class.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration for increased peer interaction and group problem-solving activities.
- Established strong relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators through clear communication channels, building trust within the school community.
- Led extracurricular clubs or committees related to course content or student interests to provide additional enrichment opportunities outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and expand subject matter knowledge base.
- Contributed to the development of curriculum materials for department-wide implementation, ensuring consistency across courses.
- Boosted exam success rates with targeted test preparation strategies, including time management techniques and study resources.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by fostering mutual respect among students and setting high expectations for behavior and academics.
Education
SIJIL TINGGI PELAJARAN MALAYSIA - Arts
SMK PUCHONG BATU 14
PUCHONG BATU 14 01.2008 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
SMK PUCHONG BATU 14
PUCHONG BATU 14 01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
- Price Negotiation
- Bidding Processes
- Vendor Sourcing
- Resourcefulness
- Compliance Management
- Supplier management
- Cost analysis
- Vendor evaluation
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement planning
- Price negotiation
- Purchase order management
- Vendor sourcing
- Inventory coordination
- Document preparation
- Project management
- Pricing structures
- Stakeholder relationship development
REFRENCE
Arfah binti Mahmood | +6012-370 0582
Senior QS,Contract | Ikhasas Sdn Bhd
Timeline
Purchasing Executive
OIB CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
03.2025 - Current
Purchasing Executive
IKHASAS GROUP SDN BHD
11.2018 - 03.2025
Purchasing Executive
BELL GROUP OF COMPANIES
04.2017 - 11.2018
Purchasing Executive
COFFEE CATCHER SDN BHD
01.2015 - 03.2017
Admin & Marketing Support
FWWMC SDN BHD
07.2013 - 12.2014
BRANCH COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BRANCH SAFETY & HEALTHY
MERCHANTRADE ASIA SDN BHD
01.2012 - 06.2013
COURSE INSTRUCTOR TEACHER
MIND RESEARCH CONSULTATION (MRC KIDS)
01.2011 - 10.2011
SIJIL TINGGI PELAJARAN MALAYSIA - Arts
SMK PUCHONG BATU 14
01.2008 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
SMK PUCHONG BATU 14
01.2003 - 01.2007
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