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Amit Nirmal

Amit Nirmal

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Seeking a dynamic and challenging role within an innovative research organization, where I can apply my skills effectively and contribute to both personal growth and social advancement opportunities.

Experienced with procurement operations, including supplier negotiations and contract management. Utilizes strategic sourcing techniques to secure cost-effective and timely supplies. Track record of enhancing supply chain efficiency through effective inventory management and vendor relations.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Job overview

  • Having an experience of 17 years and 8 months in textile industries.
  • Directed the end-to-end procurement process, overseeing vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
  • Achieved a 15% cost reduction through strategic cost optimization and negotiation strategies.
  • Lead a team of 08 employees, providing leadership, guidance, and mentoring to achieve departmental goals.
  • Spearheaded the successful auto PO process of packing division 80% and other department like store & spares and yarn more then 50%
  • Improved overall operational efficiency by 15% through seamless data flow and process automation.
  • Developed and executed strategic procurement plans, optimizing supplier relationships and ensuring the availability of critical materials to support production schedules also develop Repeat PO T Code in SAP to fast PO creation
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement lean inventory practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in carrying costs and improved cash flow.
  • Key Achievements:
  • 17 years and 8 months of progressive experience in the textile industry. Proven track record of achieving cost reductions, improving operational efficiency, and implementing strategic procurement plans.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing a team of 14 employees.
  • Working on Analytic Toll and finding the saving approx. 1.30 Cr. Same material procure in different vendor in different plant also implement 20 Micron stretch film in Vapi plant instead to 23 Micron

M/S. Welspun Transformation Services Limited

Manager – Purchase (Team Lead)
05.2024

Job overview

  • Supply Chain Management and Procurement
  • Track Record of Achievement: Demonstrated success in managing vendor/supplier relationships to reduce lead times and minimize costs.
  • Initiative and Problem-Solving: Proactively initiated and developed effective solutions to optimize supply chain Processes.
  • Active and Dynamic Approach: Approach work with energy and dynamism, consistently delivering efficient Results.
  • Purchasing and Negotiation
  • Purchase Control: Proficient in controlling the procurement and supply of various items and services.
  • Price Negotiation: Skilled negotiator for product prices and terms with suppliers.
  • Team Development: Managed, developed, and enhanced the performance of the purchasing team.
  • Contracts and Compliance
  • Contract Establishment: Established and managed terms, pricing, quality requirements, and delivery agreements.
  • Policy Adherence: Strictly adhered to all company policies, particularly in accounting procedures.
  • Price Management: Effectively negotiated and maintained pricing, aligning with agreements and market Conditions.
  • Create ARC for all store and spares vendor and Packing vendors
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinated activities between different departments to ensure the seamless operation of trims, packaging, and general material needs.
  • Communication Hub: Managed all communication related to the trims material store for effective coordination.
  • Quality Assurance and Audit
  • Quality Standards: Established and enforced quality requirements for procured materials.
  • WTSL intends to provide the full suite of IT/ITeS Services to various customers around automation, application development and management, IT Support Centers managing the whole gamut of IT Infrastructure and environment, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Artificial intelligence, Data Analytics, managing various finance/revenue/HR/Payroll/Procurement functions in a highly automated manner. WTSL intends to deliver these services across industry sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, edutech, e-commerce, hi-tech, engineering R&D, manufacturing, automotive and travel/ transportation/ hospitality.

M/S. Welspun Captive Power Generation Limited

Manager – Purchase
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Profile Summery
  • Strategic leader with 17+ years of demonstrated expertise in Production Operations, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing & Procurement, New Product Development, Vendor Evaluation, Negotiation & Management, and Inventory Management. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, optimizing processes, and delivering measurable business results.
  • Expertise in supply planning, demand-supply matching, and inventory management, developing and executing demand and inventory plans to meet delivery and production targets.
  • Skilled in optimizing inventory levels, minimizing holding costs, and reducing waste while achieving maximum cost savings without disrupting operations.
  • Proficient in managing end-to-end supply chain operations, including tendering, contracting, technical evaluations, RFQ generation, techno-commercial negotiations, and bid/bill settlements to maximize profitability.
  • Coordinated with Sales and NPD teams for New Product Development and production/dispatch schedules for Private Label Manufacturers (Himalaya Wellness, Hindustan Unilever, Mee Mee, Amazon, etc.).
  • Ensured adherence to SAP MM and SAP PP best practices, driving procurement transformation, business Process mapping, and stakeholder collaboration to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Proven people leader, successfully motivating and guiding teams toward organizational growth, fostering technical Expertise, and executing a clear vision through coaching and development.
  • Key Result Areas in Procurement:
  • Managing procurement of Engineering Spares, Pneumatics Tools/Spares, Construction Materials, Plants, all other plant requirements like Consumables, Lubricants, Stationary, Min-Max Stores, Printing Requirements like Flex/Vinyl/Eco-Vinyl Banners, ACP Boards, Evacuation Boards and Radium Printing kind of materials except Electric & Electronic items as per approved budget planning
  • Floating enquiries and preparing cost estimation & comparative statements based on quotations
  • Preparing ARC of all type of mechanical & Consumables items for smooth, effective & effortless functioning of procurement
  • Overseeing Online Reverse Auction to get best competitive price
  • Interfacing in procuring material as per technical requirement of user within approved budget plan along with competitive rates & earliest lead time
  • Enhancing business relationships with clients, other employees and vendors and communicating clearly and concisely to improve business performance
  • Assisting in local vendor development against import supply by visiting user departments & understanding their requirements
  • Attending weekly meeting with user department to discuss regarding pending PR/PO status as well as resolving any issues related to their requirements
  • Supporting in joint negotiations for commercial terms with vendors along with user departments
  • Coordinating with user department for ensuring technical suitability (operation and maintenance point of view) of the product to be procured before negotiating with vendors and processing purchase order
  • Conducting analyses on monthly basis & formulating reports like:
  • Saving report to draw comparison from last purchase prices
  • Pending analysis of purchase order
  • Pending analysis of purchase requisitions in SAP system
  • LTA (Lead Time Analysis P.R. to P.O.)

M/S. Welspun India Limited

Manager – Purchase
01.2016 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Trims and Packaging & Cartons
  • Looking all packing purchase related activity and arrange the trims and cartons for BS Division
  • Experience in Material Management activities involving Planning, sourcing and Procurement. Working exposure of “SAP “Documentation / MIS Preparing necessary documents / reports as per ISO norms.
  • Floating enquiry’s to vendors from the vendor master.
  • Obtain quotations, and preparing comparative statement, negotiating and getting approval from the competent authorities.
  • Preparing purchase order through SAP ERP System.
  • Looking all Bed sheet division trims purchase
  • Follow up with vendors with regards to the delivery of material as per terms and condition.
  • Market research for new materials and development of new sources.
  • Involved in various process from PO generation to vendor payment.
  • Preparation of MIS. New Vendor Development
  • Fixing the rates and generate the ARC (Annual Rate Contract) for regular items with terms and condition.
  • Follow up with vendors with regards to the delivery of material.
  • Preparing of Request for Quotation (RFQ) and comparative statement.
  • Purchasing / Procurement of all mechanical items for New Project Related
  • Looking the purchasing of Boiler – ETP – DG – Safety – Mechanical Cell and Compressor Plant
  • Looking all textile related engineering item product / Minimax and General Consumable cum stationery
  • Correspondence and coordinate with vendor and dispatch the material timely and full fill the requirement of user
  • Negotiation with vendor and finalized the Comparatives
  • Making all Purchase Related report in System
  • To develop new vendor through Yellow pages, Internet and other sources to development of typically items through justdial.com.
  • To float Enquiry and follow up for offer, best negotiation at our end and finalization the order.
  • Follow up with supplier for pending order to supply materials timely.
  • Welspun India Ltd, Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat, (A unit of Welspun Group of Companies) is a reputed Home Textile Manufacturer & Exporter in India. It is the largest Terry Towel Exporter in the world, and second largest Home Textile Exporter in Asia. The Organization producing goods for all reputed brands of US & UK such as Target, Wal-Mart, J.C. Penney, K-Mart, Christy, & Kohl’s etc. It is also producing for its own home textile brand- WELHOME & SPACES, which has several retail chain in the different cities of India & abroad.

M/S. Punj Lloyd Limited

Dy. Manager – Purchase
01.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Working as a Purchase in charge (Dy. Manager – Purchase) in Reliance J3 Project (Punj Lloyd Limited)
  • Handling Team of 04 Person team and reporting to me
  • Preparing Purchase Order (Create/Change – Oracle and SAP )
  • Creation of Vendor defining in system.
  • Follow up with the parties for the dispatch of Material on time to time.
  • Correspondence with parties and Internal Dept and Vendors.
  • Making the quotation comparison for vendor’s quotation.
  • Preparing the Liability List.
  • Maintain the stock of general use item in store properly
  • Preparing the Credit Bill Forwarding Memo and forward to Account Department
  • Daily taking the report from my team and resolve the matter is they have found any kind of problem related to purchase

M/S. Welspun India Limited

Assistant Manager – Purchase
06.2010 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Trims and Packaging & Cartons
  • Looking all packing purchase related activity and arrange the trims and cartons for BS Division
  • Experience in Material Management activities involving Planning, sourcing and Procurement. Working exposure of “SAP “Documentation / MIS Preparing necessary documents / reports as per ISO norms.
  • Floating enquiry’s to vendors from the vendor master.
  • Obtain quotations, and preparing comparative statement, negotiating and getting approval from the competent authorities.
  • Preparing purchase order through SAP ERP System.
  • Looking all Bed sheet division trims purchase
  • Follow up with vendors with regards to the delivery of material as per terms and condition.
  • Market research for new materials and development of new sources.
  • Involved in various process from PO generation to vendor payment.
  • Preparation of MIS. New Vendor Development
  • Fixing the rates and generate the ARC (Annual Rate Contract) for regular items with terms and condition.
  • Follow up with vendors with regards to the delivery of material.
  • Preparing of Request for Quotation (RFQ) and comparative statement.
  • Purchasing / Procurement of all mechanical items for New Project Related
  • Looking the purchasing of Boiler – ETP – DG – Safety – Mechanical Cell and Compressor Plant
  • Looking all textile related engineering item product / Minimax and General Consumable cum stationery
  • Correspondence and coordinate with vendor and dispatch the material timely and full fill the requirement of user
  • Negotiation with vendor and finalized the Comparatives
  • Making all Purchase Related report in System
  • To develop new vendor through Yellow pages, Internet and other sources to development of typically items through justdial.com.
  • To float Enquiry and follow up for offer, best negotiation at our end and finalization the order.
  • Follow up with supplier for pending order to supply materials timely.

M/S. Reliance Industries Limited (Agency Siddhivinayak Consultancy)

Purchase Officer
06.2002 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Preparation of hiring invoices on clients, Reconciliation of Free Issue materials.
  • Proper record management by attending the unrequired documents by sending to record room and proper supervision of maintain of records. Preparing Inter Office Memo and demobilization note if equipment demob from site.
  • Creating & Extension of Vendor Code in SAP
  • Creating Service Code for Service Line Item in SAP
  • Report on Equipment Deployed/Demobilization.
  • Preparing of one time equipment repairing work order in system
  • Report on Pending PR & Equipment running on Double Shift.
  • Forwarding the inquiry to the Transporter for transportation Job for any plant and Machinery which request raised by user / EIC
  • Creating request in “Vendor Master Registration” PORTAL to create vendor code for new vendor which is mandatory to create Work Order & Purchase Order in SAP.
  • LOGISTICS
  • Floating enquiry for transportation of DOKA Material, Own equipment and construction / project material.
  • Negotiate with Transporter for transportation of Project material or Staff household with ODC and transportation condition.

Education

SSI Computer Education
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

from Introduction to Computer

University Overview

under govt. scheme Directorate of Employment & Training through ITI – Jamnagar.

Saurashtra University
Rajkot

B Com
01-2007

University Overview

GPA: Pass

Gujarat Secondary Higher Education Board

HSC
01-2002

University Overview

GPA: 58%

Gujarat Secondary Higher Education Board

SSC
01-2000

University Overview

GPA: 52%

Nibble computers
Jamnagar, Gujarat

Diploma from Computer Science
01-1999

University Overview

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP R/3 – MM Module / Tally PO Creation

Internet / E-Mail POP3

Web based EIP

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Strategic sourcing

Sustainable procurement

Procurement planning

Global sourcing

Vendor sourcing

Purchase order management

Price negotiation

Contract negotiation

Cost reduction

Quality assurance standards

Vendor relationship management

Supplier negotiation

Procurement expertise

Document preparation

Pricing structures

Supply chain management

Project management

New vendor setup

Value engineering

Cost controls

Timeline

Manager – Purchase
M/S. Welspun Captive Power Generation Limited
06.2024 - Current
Manager – Purchase (Team Lead)
M/S. Welspun Transformation Services Limited
05.2024
Manager – Purchase
M/S. Welspun India Limited
01.2016 - 09.2022
Dy. Manager – Purchase
M/S. Punj Lloyd Limited
01.2014 - 12.2015
Assistant Manager – Purchase
M/S. Welspun India Limited
06.2010 - 12.2014
Purchase Officer
M/S. Reliance Industries Limited (Agency Siddhivinayak Consultancy)
06.2002 - 05.2010
Saurashtra University
B Com
Gujarat Secondary Higher Education Board
HSC
Gujarat Secondary Higher Education Board
SSC
Nibble computers
Diploma from Computer Science
SSI Computer Education
from Introduction to Computer

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