Suparna Hazra
Ansbach, Bayern
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Specialist with over 3 years of experience in streamlining purchasing operations, supplier negotiations, and inventory control within SAP environments, including S/4HANA. Adept at managing end-to-end procurement cycles, from requisition to PO generation, GRN, and invoice matching, while driving cost savings and improving delivery timelines. Skilled in cross-functional coordination with logistics, warehouse, and finance to ensure seamless material availability. Highly proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support data analysis, reporting, and documentation. Brings domain insight in procurement strategies and supply chains.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive - Procurement Operations
DeHaat Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
10.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end procurement for agricultural input materials, achieving strategic sales targets.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs by securing optimal pricing and delivery terms.
- Coordinated with sales teams to ensure timely target achievement and stock availability.
- Executed sourcing processes, managing vendor contracts within SAP MM modules.
- Processed purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring GRN and invoice matching in SAP S/4 HANA.
- Collaborated across warehouse, finance, and sales to forecast demand accurately.
- Implemented inventory audits, integrating KPIs into dashboards for monthly reviews.
- Used CRM platforms like Salesforce, Freshdesk, and ERP tools for ticket resolution, complaint logging, and issue escalation.
- Maintained procurement trackers, inventory logs, and vendor data using Microsoft Excel, applying VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and basic automation for efficient data management.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
Executive
DeHaat
Kolkata
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed purchase orders and ensured timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated procurement activities across multiple vendors, and ensured.
- System-based order placements via SAP S/4 HANA.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Reviewed vendor contracts for compliance and cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal teams to forecast purchasing needs.
- Assisted in negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
- Monitored market trends to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders regarding order status and issues.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to submission for payment processing.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding availability of products or services.
- Tracked delivery status of ordered items using computerized systems.
- Handled administrative procurement tasks, like quotation comparison, PO generation, and delivery follow-ups.
Advisor
IFFCO KCC
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided input recommendations based on region-specific crop requirements, advising on optimal seed varieties, fertilizers, crop protection materials, and their sources, helping align procurement decisions with real-time field needs.
- Assessed farmer demand and seasonal trends across different regions, contributing to forecasting and procurement planning for agricultural inputs.
- Shared updates and guided farmers on government procurement schemes and subsidies, ensuring effective utilization of public distribution channels.
- Maintained continuous communication with input suppliers and agri-stores to stay informed about availability, pricing, and delivery timelines, facilitating smoother sourcing recommendations.
- Built strong insight into product usage, effectiveness, and farmer preferences, providing valuable feedback for vendor evaluation and product selection.
- Collaborated with Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) through trainings, enhancing knowledge on emerging agri-input technologies and integrating them into advisory and procurement planning.
Research Officer
GMS Agritech PVT LTD
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Implemented advanced hybridization techniques in paddy cultivation, developing high-yielding, resilient rice varieties.
- Executed fundamental plant tissue culture methods to propagate elite plant lines, enhancing disease resistance and crop quality.
- Utilized backcross breeding methods to sustain Cytoplasmic Male Sterility (CMS) lines for hybrid seed production systems.
- Conducted assessments of rice quality attributes postharvest, analyzing grain characteristics, nutritional content, and processing suitability.
Education
M.Sc. - Genetics & Plant Breeding
University of Calcutta
Calcutta,India01.2020
B.Sc. - Agriculture
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University
Kanpur,India01.2018
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Contract management
- Supply chain optimization
- Procurement analytics
- SAP S/4 HANA
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
- Market analysis
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Vendor acquisition
- Strategic sourcing
- Price negotiation
- Supplier liaison
- Global sourcing
- Performance improvement
- Purchasing planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Team building
- Vendor engagement
- Agriculture
- Hybridization techniques
- Plant tissue culture
- Supply chain coordination
- Breeding techniques
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Work Authorization
- German residence permit (no sponsorship required)
Timeline
Senior Executive - Procurement Operations
DeHaat Pvt. Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Executive
DeHaat
05.2022 - 10.2023
Advisor
IFFCO KCC
04.2021 - 04.2022
Research Officer
GMS Agritech PVT LTD
11.2020 - 03.2021
M.Sc. - Genetics & Plant Breeding
University of Calcutta
B.Sc. - Agriculture
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University