Abhiraj Dhanke
Pune
Summary
Offering ~15+ years of experience with extensive expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Proven track record of strategic procurement, inventory optimization, and logistics coordination. Excellence in enhancing cost-efficiency through innovative sourcing strategies, fostering seamless logistics operations, and ensuring precise inventory management. Excels in crafting and implementing innovative sourcing strategies that drive substantial cost savings. Proficient in inventory management extending to meticulous oversight of all store activities, leading to reduced material wastage and improved stock accuracy. Well-equipped to drive impactful results in complex, multifaceted supply chain environments with a solid foundation in vendor and stakeholder management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager SCM, Purchase, Stores, Logistics, Dispatch
General Energy Management System Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Directed sourcing of direct materials, including raw materials, bought-out items, instrumentation, and fabricated components essential for manufacturing skid-mounted consoles in the oil & gas sector (like Lube oil console, Water console, compressor skids, vessels, Heat exchangers.) Managed indirect material procurement for plant-wide consumables through Min-max planning
- Achieved 8% saving i.e
- INR 2.3 Crores through strategic procurement initiatives for direct materials.
Associate Consultant, Sourcing Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd.
Pune
11.2023 - 12.2022
- Analyzed customer plant spend related to indirect procurement
- Devised sourcing strategies to enhance contract outcomes and achieve cost savings
- Identified critical materials (MMR) for cost-saving analysis
- Allocated aggregators by region, implementing min-max planning for critical MMR, sourcing from low-cost countries, and standardizing procurement practices
- Used MS Excel, MS PPT, SAP, and SAP-Ariba for E-auction to conduct spend analysis for the customer plant.
Purchase Specialist (Oil & Gas)
General Energy Management System Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Headed a team of 3 Buyers and 6 stores members
- Coordinating with the Project & Production department to ensure smooth operations
- Worked with various Oil & Gas sector giants like MNGL, HP, Biogas engineering, ONGC, BPCL, and Shell
- Developed 230 vendors to manage procurement and supply chain operation
- Oversaw all store activities, including inward processes, inventory management, storage, material issuance, and stock-taking
- Conducted cost avoidance mapping and stock audits to reduce material wastage and improve stock accuracy.
Assistant Manager-Purchase
Thermax Limited
Pune
07.2013 - 04.2019
- Successfully achieved a record-breaking completion of a 345 MT Pipe Rack Structure for an export project within an unprecedented one-month timeframe in 2014
- Sourced and procured EPC contracts related to PV-based solar power plants, valves and associated accessories, various types of fabrication and mechanical items, tanks & vessels, and piping materials
- Managed vendor sourcing and procurement of commodities like Cooling Water Pumps, Industrial paints, Insulation materials, and cladding materials
- Oversaw procurement of all fabricated items for Power plant BOP and scheduled miscellaneous fabricated items.
Assistant Manager, Materials
Indiana Gratings Pvt. Ltd.
Jejuri, Pune
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed the procurement of raw materials for Handrail manufacturing and the acquisition of mechanical indirect materials
- Sourced new instruments required for the Research & Development Department
- Led a team responsible for procuring spares necessary for the maintenance department across all five divisions.
Sr. Executive- Purchase
Thermax Limited
Chinchwad, Pune
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Managed the procurement of IBR bought-out items, transitioned to overseeing the procurement of items such as Bag filters, ESP, Dust collectors, water softeners, and D M plants
- Oversaw the acquisition of raw materials for the shop, including Ferrous Materials, Long Products, and Non-Ferrous Materials
- Managed the core procurement of ERW and SML tubes required for Shell and Coil units.
Education
MBA in Production Management -
IMED, Pune, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University
B.E. (Production) -
Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Govt. Polytechnic, MSBTE Solapur
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Operations
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Procure to Pay Cycle
- Vendor Management
- New Product Development
- Packing & Dispatch
- Contract Management
- Technical Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Communication & Documentation
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/09/1982
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Associate Consultant, Sourcing Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd.
11.2023 - 12.2022
Manager SCM, Purchase, Stores, Logistics, Dispatch
General Energy Management System Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - 07.2024
Purchase Specialist (Oil & Gas)
General Energy Management System Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager-Purchase
Thermax Limited
07.2013 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager, Materials
Indiana Gratings Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 07.2013
Sr. Executive- Purchase
Thermax Limited
08.2007 - 06.2012
MBA in Production Management -
IMED, Pune, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University
B.E. (Production) -
Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Govt. Polytechnic, MSBTE Solapur
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