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Akshay Gaikwad

Akshay Gaikwad

Chembur

Summary

Dynamic Senior Procurement Executive with proven expertise at Lighthouse Learning Pvt Ltd in vendor management and contract negotiation. Skilled in cost analysis and problem-solving, I successfully implemented procurement strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking Mid management level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement Executive

Lighthouse Learning Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess pricing trends.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with business objectives.
  • Reviewed purchase orders prior to release to verify accuracy of specifications and pricing.
  • Negotiated with suppliers on pricing, terms, delivery schedules, payment methods.
  • Managed supplier evaluation process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Analyzed current purchasing practices and identified areas for improvement.
  • Identified alternative sources of supply when necessary due to availability issues or price fluctuations.
  • Assisted in resolving disputes between vendors or customers related to procurements.

Purchase Executive

Fleet Management India Pvt Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Responsible for procurement of critical supplies on a routine as well as ad-hoc basis.
  • Acting as Relationship Manager for key vendors and partners for PAN India.
  • Sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers to increase suppliers’ diversity and decrease overall performance of procurement lead time.
  • Coordination with PAN India offices for their Daily requirements and long-term contracts
  • Working closely with event coordinators to ensure availability of all the pre-defined as well as last minutes asks.
  • Solving problems and roadblocks in supply chain to ensure business continuity.
  • Handling of HR & Administration activities of staff welfare and daily requirements on PAN India basis.
  • Responsible for complete P2P process.
  • Clearing of vendors invoices in Eye Share Software and keep track of payment.
  • Highlights:
  • Maintaining the healthy relations between the organization & vendors.
  • Developing & implementing effective procurement strategies
  • Conclude long term procurement contracts for smooth operation and cost saving of organization (i.e. New Cafeteria Setup at new andheri office, Stationery & HK items contract at PAN India level, Unannounced Drug & Alcohol Testing etc.)
  • Conducted cost analysis and implemented cost saving initiatives.
  • Handled New Office Setup Project
  • Reviewed supplier contracts to negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Purchase Coordinator

ITC Grand Maratha
01.2017 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for procurement of critical supplies on a routine as well as ad-hoc basis.
  • Acting as Relationship manager for key vendors and partners.
  • MIS on inventory and cost control, keeping management updated on present status as well future projections.
  • Designing and Implementing vendor and purchase policies to ensure smooth transactions with vendors in a transparent and agile manner.
  • Working closely with event coordinators to ensure availability of all the pre-defined as well as last minutes asks.
  • Solving problems and roadblocks in supply chain to ensure business continuity.
  • Efficient inventory management to reduce storage cost and sourcing best deals.
  • Highlights:
  • Maintaining the healthy relations between the organization & vendors.
  • Developing & implementing effective procurement strategies
  • Conclude long term procurement contracts for smooth operation and cost saving of organization
  • Tracking & handling import goods along with all the legal formalities till the site delivery.
  • Managed supplies in covid pandemic to avoid guest complaints and smooth operation along with cost efficiency

Education

MBA - Finance

Dr. V. N. Bedekar Institute of Management Studies
Thane
01.2016

B.A - Economics

Ramnarain Ruia College
Matunga
01.2014

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Management reporting
  • Budgetary control and forecasting
  • Audit
  • Advanced Excel
  • Negotiations
  • Contract negotiation
  • Vendor management
  • Procurement strategy
  • Supplier evaluation
  • Cost analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Procurement process improvement
  • Team development
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Active listening
  • Documentation skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Multitasking
  • Data analysis
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Advance Excel
  • MSCIT certified

Hobbies and Interests

Reading Marathi novels, watching movies, Fitness, Cricket

PROFILE SUMMARY

  • An MBA finance professional with 8.6 years of experience in management reporting, purchasing, procurement, and vendor management
  • Currently working with Lighthouse Learning Pvt Ltd as a senior Procurement Executive.
  • Skilled at handling the end-to-end procurement process, vendor relations
  • Formulated procurement and purchase policies to enable smooth and agile functioning of the process
  • Hands-on exposure to key financial tools, like Tally, Oracle, and SAP BI
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong analytical, team-building, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
  • Working on in-house reporting tools like Hyperion and HFM for gathering, collating, and analyzing information about various aspects of project performance
  • Facilitate the design of various reports in the system that can be extracted and referred to by business stakeholders

INTERNSHIP DETAIL

  • Thane Janata Sahakari Bank (Internship)
  • As Summer Trainee, Retail Banking
  • Role:
  • Day to Day Banking operations
  • Pradhan Mantri Insurance Yojana
  • Bank Loan Process
  • Highlights:
  • Prepared an elaborated Project report on retail banking in India

Certification

  • Certified Procurement Professional - Category Management Specialist and Strategic Sourcing Specialist from Skill Dynamics

Affiliations

  • Best Employee of the Quarter in 2018, 2019 & 2021 in ITC

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Senior Procurement Executive

Lighthouse Learning Pvt Ltd
06.2025 - Current

Purchase Executive

Fleet Management India Pvt Ltd.
03.2023 - 06.2025

Purchase Coordinator

ITC Grand Maratha
01.2017 - 02.2023

MBA - Finance

Dr. V. N. Bedekar Institute of Management Studies

B.A - Economics

Ramnarain Ruia College

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