Vishnu P.V
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in SAP Hana, MS Office applications, and supply chain management. Demonstrates a strong ability in cost-effective purchasing, risk mitigation, and contract management. Possesses strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills essential for driving business success. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Basic Food and Frozen Category Manager
Keen Mart
Riyadh, KSA
2024.12 - 2026.03
- Supported end-to-end request for RFP/RFQ process from vendor selection to purchase order issuance.
- Managed and negotiated contracts for cost reduction and efficiency.
- Helped facilitate imports from China by applying knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics.
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions through proactive planning.
- Coordinated with suppliers, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders to streamline procurement processes.
- Aided in utilising market insights for negotiating contracts and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for competitive advantage gain.
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst managing supplier contracts.
Senior Buyer – FMCG
Lulu Hypermarkets LLP KSA
Riyadh, KSA
2022.09 - 2024.10
- KSA FMCG Import – Identifying and Importing of FMCG products from USA and Canada.
- On time SFDA and ZATCA registration.
- Evaluated supplier performance for quality control measures.
- Led cross-functional team meetings to promote collaboration in procurement tasks.
- Vendor agreement management.
- Strengthened vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply chain management.
- Vendor onboarding.
- Improved cost efficiency with effective contract negotiations.
- Developed robust contingency plans ensuring uninterrupted supply during crisis situations.
Central Buyer – FMCG
Lulu Hypermarkets LLP KSA
Jeddah, KSA
2018.01 - 2022.09
- Assisted in managing categories and suppliers.
- To reduce expenses, negotiated bulk purchase deals with suppliers.
- Support on new store opening and category planogram.
- Analyzed market trends to anticipate product demand.
- Ownership of category P&L.
- Helped on new product identification and vendor onboarding.
- Collaborated with sales team for accurate forecasting of product needs.
- Collaborated with inventory management team to ensure deliveries met assigned purchase orders and reported any short deliveries.
- Ensured availability of product lines as per store portfolio.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Conduent India Pvt Ltd
Cochin, India
2017.02 - 2018.01
- Worked as Accounts Payable Analyst, Leading a team of 5 members.
- Conduent Inc. is an American business process services company headquartered in NJ. A subsidiary of Xerox.
Accounts payable associate
Northgate Information Solution
Cochin, India
2015.02 - 2017.02
- Northgate is a market leader in providing specialist software, outsourcing and information technology (IT) services to the human resources, local government, education and public safety markets.
Jr. research analyst
William O’neil India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
2013.12 - 2015.01
- Served as Jr. research analyst at the company for a period of 14 months.
- William O’Neil + Company is an Investment Advisor that helps more than 350 of the world’s leading institutional investment managers increase portfolio performance by providing timely—and time-saving—global buy and sell recommendations, customized independent research, and market advice.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Mysore International Institute of Business Studies
Bangalore/India 2012.08 - 2014.05
PGPBM - Banking and Insurance
International Institute of Business studies, Bangalore
Bangalore,India 2012.09 - 2013.06
B. Com - Finance and Income Tax
University of Calicut
Calicut, India 2007.07 - 2010.05
Skills
- Proficiency in SAP Hana, MS Office applications
- Cost effective purchase
- Risk mitigation
- Supply chain knowledge
- Contract management
- Strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills
PERSONAL DETAILS
Language - Can Write Hindi, English, Malayalam
Can Speak Hindi, English, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic
PERSONAL DETAILS
Available upon request
PROFESSIONAL OUTLINE
- 4 years of experience in Accounts & Finance
- 7 years of experience in Purchase, Key Accounts - Procurement
- ERP Proficiency- SAP Hana
- Possess strong communication, analytical, leadership, analysis and decision-making skill.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Power point and MS Word
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Subject matter expertise in Procure to Pay process
- Key Accounts Management, Vendor Management, Cost and Profit Management
- Quick learner, good presentation, and Team handling skills
- New hire training
- Mentoring and motivating the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operation and meeting of individual and Group target.
- Knowledge management
Affiliations
- Sports & Organizing events
Accomplishments
Foodmax company brand logo creation.
Certification
PGPBM in Banking and Insurance
Timeline
Basic Food and Frozen Category Manager
Keen Mart
2024.12 - 2026.03
Senior Buyer – FMCG
Lulu Hypermarkets LLP KSA
2022.09 - 2024.10
Central Buyer – FMCG
Lulu Hypermarkets LLP KSA
2018.01 - 2022.09
Accounts Payable Analyst
Conduent India Pvt Ltd
2017.02 - 2018.01
Accounts payable associate
Northgate Information Solution
2015.02 - 2017.02
Jr. research analyst
William O’neil India Pvt Ltd
2013.12 - 2015.01
PGPBM - Banking and Insurance
International Institute of Business studies, Bangalore
2012.09 - 2013.06
MBA - Finance
University of Mysore International Institute of Business Studies
2012.08 - 2014.05
B. Com - Finance and Income Tax
University of Calicut
2007.07 - 2010.05