Altab Patve

Results-driven leader and a Techno–commercial professional, with over 18 plus years of exposure throughout with reputed MNC’s, of Executive Leadership & Management of entire gamut of Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control & General Management.

Proven track record of cost savings and process improvements, Diverse manufacturing background, Excellence lies in formulating & implementing key procurement strategies in alignment with organizational goals & objectives, Proficient in developing innovative cost-saving methods along with knowledge of latest trends & control techniques.

Creates business process improvement by utilizing entrepreneurial vision, technology understanding & exceptional relationship management fostering revenue growth, cost saving initiatives, improved productivity & customer care , An extensive traveler, effective leader, trainer, communicator and rational thinker, expertise lies in leading and developing winning teams.

• Implemented low cost sourcing from low cost countries like China, Taiwan – resulting net cost saving of 35%
• Developed alternative sourcing methodologies – Resulting 100% business growth for the Business Unit
• Implemented and Improved Supplier Reliability O.T.D. from 60% to 98%, with increased in Business volume
• Implemented Six-sigma Green belt project – Resulting Standardization & 100% Quality Output.
• Instrumental in Cost Saving of 20 Million USD ~ (150 Cr) per Annam.
• Designed and implemented Vendor Rewards & Recognition program – Resulting competition among vendors
• Credential of handling & implementation of SAP to automate the organization for smooth functioning of operations
• Played a vital role in Implementing P2P (Procurement to Payment) & MAPICS ERP –with M/s. SKF India ltd.
• Managing global new product creation in ERP, Global Product Master, Customer Order Handling (COH) & Delivery Order Handling (DOH) for improved TAT control to less than 1 day from 5 days
• Steered efforts in writing & executing Procurement Process for 100% control in collaboration with Global expectation
• Steered efforts in Implementing Group code of Conduct, Non-disclosure policy, Safety policy with all the vendors
• Successfully implemented Six-Sigma Green Belt Project which helped in reducing lead time of new product development from 8 weeks to 5 Weeks, as well as increased business volumes and enhanced customer satisfaction
• Steered efforts in modifying supplier selection process by setting pre-defined parameters of supplier selection
• Instrumental in handled Procurement volume 15000 Million INR (1500 Cr) ~(200 Million US$)
• Acknowledged as Procurement Manager of the Year - in 2008 at SKF India Limited

1. Trust & Collaboration – Driving team to success, by Neo Synapses Management institute, 2 days’ work shop

2. Getting things done – effective methods of impact and efforts

3. Six Sigma Green Belt from AIT, sponsored by M/s SKF India Ltd.

4. Underwent 2-weeks training program on Vendor Management & Vendor Selection

At Berlin, Germany during Oct 2010.

5. Completed 3 days training program on Technical Procurement Plan (TPP) at Singapore during July 2013

6. Completed 2 days training program on Vendor Management & Sub Contracting System from Management Study Centre, Chennai.

7. Certified IS0 9001:2000 QMS Lead Auditor: Approved by NRBPT (National Registration Board for Personnel & Training), Constituent of QCI and Member of International Auditor & Training Certification Association with IRCA, UK.

8. Edwared de-Bono’s one-day Training Program on Six Thinking Hats, a tool for Parallel Thinking.

9. Course on Problem Solving Techniques organized by M/s Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. for the management staff.

10. 2-days’ training program on GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerances) from OMNEX.

11. ASNT Level II in Ultrasonic Testing (UT); Radiography Testing (RT); Magnetic Particle Testing (MT); and Penetrant Testing (PT).

12. Certified All India Workshop on Metallography for Engineers at Vadodara, organised jointly by Institution of Engineers India, Vadodara Local Center and Metallography Society of Vadodara.

13. ASME Code Awareness Program for Engineers organised by M/s Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. for the management staff of the company.

14. One day training program on 5S Implementation.

• In the Capacity of Head procurement - end to end responsibility of procurement to payment P2P for Direct Material and Indirect Material , Capex & Opex , Global sourcing , Vendor Management , Supply Chain Management , Cost Savings , budgeting ,fund planning , Materials Management , Suppliers evaluation , procurement strategies planning
• Managing team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
• Collaborate and liaise with cross function team and related parties, Working within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Ensuring statutory and legal compliances
• Performing business process re-engineering initiatives, VAVE (Value Add Value Engineering) for continuous improvement by studying existing processes, analyzing requirements and customizing systems to enhance performance
• Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan & Planning supply chain for all input components / materials & Services (Direct Material ,Indirect Material, Opex, Capex & Bought out in nature) from vendors to achieve targets within specified parameters & meet organizational objectives
• Devising & implementing strategies for Procurement of materials while ensuring profitability of the Business Unit
• Implementing low cost sourcing from low cost courtiers like China, Taiwan etc, for better-landed cost & quality.
• Ensuring optimum utilization of materials & working towards achievement maximum cost savings
• Executing and ensuring MSA (Master Service agreement), Framework agreements, ensure Statutory & legal compliances, Managing SLA’s, Knowledge of international standards & commercials,
• Knowledge of import & export, well versed with Business transactions like Merchant Trade, High sea sales, Sales in due course of time, Sales in transit ,
• Administering logistics operations involving coordination with Freight Forwarders, Transporters, C&F Agents and other External Agencies to achieve seamless transport solutions
• Liaising with existing & new suppliers for Procurement & new product development PPAP ,ISIR, Run at Rate
• Assessing performance of vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement cost, timely delivery, credit terms & supports, OTD on time delivery, DPPM, OEA, Score card, etc.
• Supervising process management, quality audits & documentation in line with ISO requirements
• Expertise in handling and procurement of Direct & Indirect engineering commodities like low thickness & high thickness Sheet metal Fabrication, Castings, Forgings, Raw materials, Bought out, Capital Goods, precision machined items, Plastic parts, Rubber items, Sheet metal Parts, consumables , engineering items , drawing based items, customized items, maintenance spares, Packaging material , tools, HVAC, Modular, Packaging Material, etc.
• Expertise in handling and Procurement of non-engineering items and services like IT Hardware & Software Procurement, Office Supplies, Office Automation Products, Printing & Reprographics and Soft Services like Insurance, Lease and rent agreement, freight, hotels and air freight rate contracts, HR suppliers partner negotiation.
• Expertise in handling Services like Facility Management (FM), soft services, security and E&M contract, Imports,
• · Expertise in handling Services like Facility Management (FM), soft services, security and E&M contract, Imports,