Anil Kumar Gadela

Over 21 years’ comprehensive experience in purchase for projects and manufacturing operations. Cost and deadline oriented professional with local and global procurement experience in materials, equipment & consumables. Broad based experience in cost-effective sourcing and vendor management with the ability to deliver right product at right cost. Working with Soma Enterprise Limited – Hyderabad, India, as Procurement Manager, handling centralized procurement for company’s projects in India.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Knowledge of versatile project items and domestic/international source, and experienced in vendor qualification.
• Forecast procurement budget for scheduled purchases and secure financial allocations prior to processing requisitions. Capable of drafting commercial terms & conditions of RFQ & final purchase orders.
• Set purchase department processes and procedures in alignment with company’s procurement policy and guidelines, and establish & streamline workflow to attain highest levels of productivity and efficiency.
• Working experience in ERP (SAP – MM) environment for all procurement functions including user interface, status updates and reports, inventory tracking, high/low inventory alerts, cost history tracking, etc.
• Maintain market awareness on global price trends & alternate sources; capitalize on opportunities to save cost.
• Continually monitor vendor performance in terms of cost, delivery, rejections, etc., and initiate vendor reviews periodically for performance rating. Train & develop vendors on quality front.
• Functional leader and collaborative team player with strong liaison, communication and interpersonal skills capable of working with peoples at all levels and managing multiple priorities with limited resources.
• Core competencies include ………


Sourcing Strategy Planning
RFQ Process Management
Bid Evaluation/Negotiation
Approvals & PO Generation
Supplier Development/Mgmt
Receipt & Inspections Mgmt.
Procurement Logistics Mgmt.
Cost Analysis & Optimization
Inventory Mgmt. / Control
Risk Analysis/Management
Performance Management
Status Review / Reporting