1. VENKATA RAGHURAMA SARMA MULLAPUDI
Plot No: 42, Flat No: 102, KALINGA HOMES, Nayakranthi Nagar, Kapra, ECIL (post), Hyderabad-62, A.P, India
Email: mvrrgs@yahoo.com, raghumullapudi@hotmail.com vrmullapudi7@gmail.com
Mobile #9912596977
PURCHASE / PROCUREMENT / LOGISTICS / COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
Creative strategist offering a sterling experience of over 24 Years of generating operational economy across functional disciplines
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Professionally accomplished multifunctional expert with career success of 24 years in steering diverse functional
domains predominantly Cost Rationalization, Process Optimization, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial
Operations
Core competencies in generating huge economy in procurement costs exhibiting strong planning and
negotiation skills with Vendors and External Agencies
Adequate professional strengths in streamlining procurement and supply chain processes globally; proven
acumen to develop effective Procurement Strategies and Policies to achieve optimum cost of goods and services
and overall procurement functions within the required time, budget and quality standards.
Proven expertise in identifying and developing various sources of raw materials and other inputs to ensure
uninterrupted supply to the internal customers thereby providing end-to-end business solutions.
Consummate professional with hands on expertise in Vendor Development, Maintenance and Supplier Quality
Assurance and Inventory Management; sound understanding of Statutory Compliances.
Sound understanding of Industrial and ISO Standards; strategic ability in striking perfect coordination with all
involved divisions and Auditors for ISO Certification.
Key Strength Areas:
Purchase / Procurement Strategies Business / Commercial Operations
Global Business Delivery Import / Export Logistics
Statutory Compliance Cost Rationalization / Optimization
Process / Project Management Contracting / Tendering
Strategic Business Planning Inventory / Warehouse Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
QUALCOMM INDIA PVT LTD MARCH 2011 to NOVEMBER 2015
World Leader in CDMA /GSM chipset development R&D (HW/ SW) center.
Program Planner Reporting to Director Operations (Team Size 6 [2 FTE + 4 CWF])
• Responsible for All Lab related SMD component procurement, planning, debug needs, Hardware upgrades with
pro - active support on upcoming chipsets.
• Leading the Inventory team (6 Member) Managing (7 Stores)
• Capital Expenditure IPROC approvals (Oracle based tool)
• Restricted lab access approve / deny
• Technical Write up & support to Logistics team for Imports customs clearance.
• Sourcing support on all debug parts & many more Engineering items from across the globe.
• Online procurement of Electronic parts / Components / Manufacturer Samples.
• ESD Online training & updates.
• ESD Lab Primary site co Coordinator for 52 labs
2. • Exit process clearance support for FTE (related to Lab Assets)
Key Accomplishments
ESD awareness to QIPL employees. (>2000 employees)
More than 50+ chipset Bring Up & upgrades support.
52 Restricted labs Admin
Capital expenditure IPROCUREMENT Approvals.
Established turnkey SMD BGA replacement facility (3 Locations)
Technical Write up support on all Electronic parts & assemblies.
5 QUALSTARs received on various projects.
Awarded on A Family commercialization.
Implemented component level debug & able to support on any type of Electronic components.
Arranged several Manufacturer free samples. (MURATA, TDK EPCOS, RFMD, COILCRAFT,
SAMSUNG, VISHAY, TAIYO YUDEN, PANASONIC etc…)
Local / Online Vendors development support to Procurement team.
AIZYC TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD DEC 2009 to MARCHh 2011
Chip development R&D Organization
Authorized Manpower Service providers to QUALCOMM INDIA PVT LTD
Lead Planner – Consultant to Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd
• Should responsible of all planning activities for Lab Team (Engineering support) & follow up with Proc. Team/
Logistics. Reporting to Sr. staff Manager
MOSCHIP SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY LTD MARCH 2007 – MARCH 2009
Moschip Semiconductor Technology Limited is the only company to produce Semiconductor devices & develop related
software’s in India.
Executive Commercial - Reporting Sr. Manager Admin & CFO (Team size 3)
Vendor Development / Dispatch Operations:
o Efficiently identify and develop cost effective vendor / supplier base for cost effective procurement of
raw materials and sourcing for new molecules
o Evaluate and negotiate with vendors on the price and regularly coordinate for timely deliveries and
quality and ensure their timely payments.
o Assess the performance of the vendors based on various criterions viz. quality improvement rate, timely
delivery and credit terms etc.
Purchase Management
o Significantly lead purchase functions, Imports & Exports, handled preparation of P.O’s, Online Purchases
and related correspondences and negotiated with suppliers and reporting to Sr. Manager Admn.
o Managing various aspects of Material Management, Material budgets, Customs clearance, excellent
negotiation techniques.
Inventory Management
o Actively involved in managing and controlling optimum inventory
o Monitor the inventory function so as to ensure cost rationalization and adherence to the minimum
inventory level to minimize wastage.
3. o Implement and streamlining procedures for effective stores management and inventory control and
ensure ready availability of materials to meet the production targets.
Commercial Operations / Contract Management :
o Manage commercial matters and extensively coordinate with the vendors / suppliers for preparing and
finalizing rate contracts with the vendors related to works and ensure timely renewal of contracts after
complete review.
o Supervise warehousing & logistics operations; proficiently identify vendors for regular supply of bulk
raw-materials and floating tenders, evaluating offers, discussing techno-commercial aspects and finalize
the contract.
o Verify the delivery advices purchase indents and bills and ensure timely payments to the suppliers.
Cost Rationalization: Deftly negotiate and finalize deals with the suppliers and thus achieve optimum cost
reduction in procuring the raw materials.
Coordination / Liaison: Coordinate with various departments / divisions and Auditors for successful ISO
certification and its relevant documentation.
• Team Management / Lead:
o Supervise a team of professionals, motivate them in achieving the targets and business objectives and foster a
spirit of team work.
o Mentor and monitor the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in purchase / procurement
operations and thus meet individual and group targets.
MIC ELECTRONICS LIMITED AUGUST 1992 – MARCH 2007
MIC Electronics Limited is a company started 27 years ago with specialized products like MULTI ACCESS RURAL
RADIO (MARR) EQUIPMENT in VHF and UHF Frequencies. Digital Line concentrator (DLCU) Equipment to
Department of Telecommunications, Govt. of India, Digital loop carrier, Information Display Systems, Hand Held
computers , LED STREET LIGHTs, Solar Lights etc.
Sr. Executive Purchase Reporting to VP Materials. (Team Size 6)
Successfully lead the commercial department with total responsibility of purchase and coordinated between
D&D, Finance, and Concerned Technical staff.
Deftly managed procurement of various components including computer peripherals, capital equipment,
customs clearance (Import & Export)
Lead the initiative across establishment & management of purchase procedures and processes
Evaluated and negotiated with vendors on the price and regularly coordinated for timely deliveries and quality
and ensured timely payments.
Verified the delivery advices purchase indents and bills and ensured timely payments to the suppliers.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Diploma in Material Management - Nilem Chennai - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - Satavahana College, Nagarjuna University Andhra Pradesh 1990
Computer Skills –Windows 2013, Ms – Office, ERP, Oracle (iPROCUREMENT), Share Point etc.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 20th October, 1968
Language Skills: English, Hindi and Telugu