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Sasi Kumar Varada

Sasi Kumar Varada

Subang Jaya,Malaysia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in business plan budgeting, cost reduction strategies, and strong negotiation skills. Demonstrates leadership and team supervision capabilities, excelling in purchase management and procurement. Proficient in budgeting and forecasts, procurement analysis and strategy, with a solid foundation in product knowledge and fixed assets management. Skilled in vendor management and evaluation, fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency. Adept at data analysis and logistics management, aiming to leverage these competencies to enhance organisational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4015
4015
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Procurement & Logistic Specialist - SCM

ABB Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Petaling Jaya, Selangor., Malaysia
03.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research, resulting in informed strategic planning.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing specialized support and advice.
  • Improved workflow efficiency with thorough process analysis.
  • Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous professional development.
  • Streamlined operational procedures with innovative system improvements.
  • Identified potential areas of cost-saving within procurement process without compromising quality.
  • Reviewed and updated company's vendor database on regular basis.
  • Managed contracts and agreements, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
  • Trained new team members on company's procurement policies and processes.
  • Oversaw the preparation and processing of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
  • Led team of junior buyers, promoting collaborative work culture.
  • Tracked order acknowledgements, transport charges and other costs as required.
  • Analyzed market trends, contributing to strategic decision-making.
  • Ensured all purchases adhered strictly to budget limitations set by management.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for improved efficiency.
  • Conducted routine supplier audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Established relationships with vendors for better negotiation opportunities.
  • Handled complex negotiations with suppliers resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service level agreements.
  • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies, enhancing business operations.
  • Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams for smooth procurement process.
  • Kept abreast of new industry trends, incorporating necessary changes in procedures.
  • Streamlined procurement process leading to 20% reduction in costs and 10% reported improvement in quality.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
  • Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimise risk of supply chain disruptions.
  • Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
  • Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
  • Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
  • Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
  • Negotiated contract terms and awarded supplier contracts to achieve optimum business profits.
  • Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.

Procurement Senior Executive

Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad
Shah Alam, Selangor
03.2015 - 07.2025
  • In-charge for new model development and cost down project.
  • Consistently delivered all the new model development projects with timeline with three (3) major projects 20% ahead of lead delivery time.
  • Analysed the costing of various types of parts and components used in production and improved overall purchased quality metrics improved from previous years.
  • Analyse & prepare, and ensure timely monthly data presentation on cost down/cost up report and yearly business plans.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with managed supply partners. Close coordination with suppliers on all readiness criteria (e.g., cost, quality, availability, continuity of supply, etc.) as well as purchase order management to support either development or product launch, including development of ramp up schedule with program team and communication and management with suppliers.
  • Develop and implement global sourcing with specific negotiation strategies to achieve cost, supply assurance and risk mitigation objectives for domestic and international suppliers.
  • Accountable for sourcing and negotiations to support manufacturing and operations strategic plans, established cost evaluation program and synchronized raw material sourcing process.
  • To analyse the past purchased data from SAP system and communicate with the user departments (Engineering Department / Production Department) to determine the materials to as a priority-based project usage frequency and past consumption data, to recommend for long term commercial contract.

Procurement Executive

Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad
Shah Alam, Selangor
12.2011 - 02.2015
  • Ensure planned production schedules meet the production / customers’ requirements
  • Check equipment capacity and work in progress
  • Ensure proper reporting of production activity to superior and ensure the recordings are accurate.
  • Coordinate, supervise and monitor the work of all subordinates.
  • Research potential vendors
  • Responsible in preparing purchase orders, prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
  • Prepare report (End month, Sub cons, PUR - FMR)
  • To motivate the subordinates and ensure good staff morale and disciplines.
  • To increase the overall production efficiency and minimize the overtime work.
  • Ensure work order is manageable for production.
  • Provide timely production and other performance related reports to the superior as required.
  • Liaises with quality assurance maintenance and personnel department on need basis to ensure production effectiveness.


Purchasing Officer

Litako & Instyle Furniture Sdn. Bhd.
Muar, Johor
10.2009 - 11.2011
  • Study and preparing Forecast in ensuring meeting customer demand.
  • Material Request Purchasing
  • Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
  • Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
  • Track orders and ensure timely delivery
  • Review quality of purchased products
  • Enter order details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
  • Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
  • Responsible for the store operation for the factory in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
  • Monitor and coordinate delivery and ensure a minimum safety stock level is always kept for production etc.
  • Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage to ensure FIFO.
  • Responsible for the store operation for the factory in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Supervise the store personnel and ensure an effective and efficient store management (Included goods receives, storages and goods issuances).

Education

B.Hons - Human Resources and Management

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

High School Diploma -

Sekolah Menengah Tengku Mahmud Iskandar
Muar

Skills

  • Business plan budgeting
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Leadership and team supervision
  • Purchase management and procurement
  • Budgeting and forecasts
  • Procurement analysis and strategy
  • Product knowledge and fixed assets management
  • Vendor management and evaluation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data analysis and logistics management

Languages

English
Advanced
Malay
Native
Tamil
Advanced

Projects

Cost saving on material usage:, TUBE/TRAY: Recycle and coordinate on lot size merging to maximize tray capacity, Group project with engineering team to reduce cost on glass cup by changing glass material, Compound usage:, Ensure material flowing in the correct plan, this able to reduce scrap compound, Cost saving on injection machine and resin material:, Manage to reduce 20% cost from changing raw material, Changing machine tonnage and planning to utilize injection machine capacity to 95%, Reduce unnecessary process by combining job order (2 in 1 job process)., Study & implementation on molding flow and runner gate (injection) during fabrication to reduce & minimized material wastage.

Procurement Packages

  • SAP (Advance)
  • SAPPHIRE System (Advance)
  • MRP / EPR (Advance)
  • ARIA (Basic)
  • Advance Functionality of Microsoft Office
  • Drawing Interpretation
  • Quality Assurances
  • ARIBA
  • POWER BI


Key Learning

  • Attended a course on Compliance, Clean Business Procurement, and Procurement Level II.
  • Knowledge of Product, Components, New Model Developments Project, Practices & Procedure and Procurement Standards. Experience in handling Vendor / Supplier from selection till finalization.
  • Oversea supplier selection and Quality Audit.

Additional Experience and Knowledge

  • Plastic Injection Resins, Moulding and Process
  • Die and Mould Structure and Functional
  • Injection Process, Functional and Facilities
  • Metal Stamping Process and Functional
  • Recognized and certified as 2nd Grade Buyer by Panasonic Global Procurement Centre
  • Attended various kind of training provided by company for self-development

Timeline

Procurement & Logistic Specialist - SCM

ABB Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2023 - Current

Procurement Senior Executive

Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad
03.2015 - 07.2025

Procurement Executive

Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad
12.2011 - 02.2015

Purchasing Officer

Litako & Instyle Furniture Sdn. Bhd.
10.2009 - 11.2011

B.Hons - Human Resources and Management

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

High School Diploma -

Sekolah Menengah Tengku Mahmud Iskandar

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