AMIT KUMAR PACHAURI
Purchase Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Purchase Manager with expertise in strategic procurement, vendor development, supplier management, and SAP-based purchase order management for manufacturing operations. Proven ability to drive cost savings through competitive RFQs, contract negotiations, alternate sourcing, and supplier consolidation while maintaining quality, delivery, and operational continuity.
Strong team-handling and stakeholder-management skills, with experience supporting procurement for 70+ Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs)/Aero Bridges under the Make in India initiative for the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Skilled in developing reliable supplier networks through structured SLAs, performance monitoring, contingency planning, and strategic vendor development to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely project execution.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Manager
Bukaka Three D Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed Procurement & Vendor Development for 70+ Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB's/Aero Bridges), manufactured in India under the Make in India initiative for Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- Managed the complete RFQ-to-PO cycle, including enquiry generation, quotation analysis, cost comparison, commercial negotiation, supplier finalization, and delivery-term negotiation.
- Negotiated pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers, focusing on cost optimization, total cost of ownership, and long-term procurement efficiency without compromising quality.
- Managed RFQ-to-PO cycle, generating enquiries, analyzing quotations, comparing costs, negotiating commercially, finalizing suppliers, and negotiating delivery terms to streamline procurement process.
- Led new vendor identification, evaluation, selection, and development, ensuring compliance with required design, technical, quality, production, and commercial standards.
- Conducted supplier evaluations on quality, delivery, capacity, cost, compliance, and SLA/KPI performance; implemented corrective actions to enhance supplier performance.
- Conducted supplier capability and performance evaluations based on quality, delivery, capacity, cost, compliance, and SLA/KPI performance; implemented corrective actions for underperforming suppliers.
- Worked closely with Engineering and Production teams to ensure procured materials and components met technical specifications and project requirements.
- Monitored market trends, raw-material prices, supplier capacity, and emerging technologies to identify sourcing opportunities and enhance procurement competitiveness.
- Built strong, long-term supplier relationships and supported vendor capability development for new products, processes, and changing business requirements.
Assistant Manager- Purchase
Bukaka Three D Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Vendor Development: Identified and onboarded potential suppliers through market research, networking, and capability assessment, evaluating quality, capacity, financial stability, and commercial competitiveness.
- Developed and maintained long-term supplier relationships, securing consistent supply and competitive pricing aligned with business needs.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance against SLAs/KPIs, implementing corrective and improvement plans for underperforming vendors.
- Developed vendor strategies focused on cost optimization, supplier consolidation, innovation, and sustainability in coordination with business requirements.
- Collaborated with R&D, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to develop new suppliers and enhance vendor capabilities for new products and requirements.
- Identified and mitigated supplier-related risks, developing contingency plans for critical suppliers to address potential disruptions and quality issues.
- Streamlined the invoice processing cycle by ensuring timely processing of invoices upon material receipt, improving coordination between Purchase, Stores, and Finance.
- Monitored key procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, PO cycle time, on-time delivery, supplier compliance, preferred supplier utilization, budget adherence, order fulfillment, and contract compliance.
- Supported cost reduction and procurement efficiency initiatives through supplier negotiations and performance monitoring, enhancing vendor development and sourcing strategies.
- Coordinated procurement activities to streamline supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Sr. Purchase Executive
Randstad India Pvt. Ltd. Deployed at VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV)
Sector-32, Gurgaon
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Purchase & Procurement Professional with strong experience in strategic sourcing, vendor development, and procurement operations within manufacturing environments.
- Expertise in RFQ management, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and SAP-based Purchase Order management.
- Achieved 10% cost savings against a budget value of ₹8 Cr through effective sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management.
- Experienced in direct material procurement, inventory planning, supplier performance management, and delivery scheduling to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Managed IT procurement for laptops, desktops, software, licenses, and accessories, ensuring alignment with budgeting and provision planning.
- Created and maintained MIS reports, procurement documentation, and conducted contract reviews for senior management reporting.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, explored alternate sourcing options, and facilitated cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, engineering, and stores teams.
- Good Team-handling, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability.
Purchase Executive
Rane NSK Steering Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Rewari
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Goods & Services Procurement: Managed procurement of required materials, goods, and services as per business requirements.
- Purchase Order Management: Prepared and released POs against approved PRs after obtaining approvals from concerned Department Heads and Commercial Heads.
- Material Planning: Prepared monthly, weekly, and daily direct material procurement schedules aligned with PPC and customer requirements.
- Order Tracking: Oversaw purchase orders and delivery schedules, expediting critical and overdue materials to minimize production delays.
- Supplier Management: Cultivated supplier relationships while monitoring performance, quality, delivery, and compliance to ensure optimal supply chain functionality.
- Supplier Management: Maintained supplier relationships and monitored performance, quality, delivery, and compliance.
- Oversaw procurement of materials, goods, and services to fulfill business requirements.
Purchase Executive
Sona Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Supplier Sourcing: Sourced, evaluated, and developed suppliers for direct and indirect materials.
- Vendor Selection: Selected vendors, ensuring compliance with documentation and governance standards.
- Commercial Negotiation: Negotiated price, delivery schedules, payment terms, and quality requirements with suppliers.
- RFQ Management: Issued RFQs and arranged supplier quotations for required materials.
- Quotation Analysis: Prepared comparative statements covering price, quality, delivery, and commercial terms.
- Quotation Analysis: Analyzed quotations, comparing price, quality, delivery, and commercial terms to support informed decision-making.
- Delivery & Quality: Closely monitored supplier delivery schedules and material quality to ensure timely and compliant supply.
- Delivery & Quality: Monitored supplier delivery schedules and material quality to maintain timely and compliant supply.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating terms and pricing to optimize purchasing efficiency.
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engg.
RB Institute of Technology, Agra Affiliated By Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)
Agra01-2015
XIIth - Mathematics
CPL Inter College
Hathras, UP01-2011
Xth - Science
Sri AP Bai See Vidhyapith
Agra, UP01-2009
Skills
Purchase order management
Vendor Development and Managementm
Supplier evaluation & audit
Cost-Efficiency Strategies
Contract negotiation
Inventory control & management
Procurement Management
Supplier Risk Management
Value Analysis/Value Engineering VA/VE
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Bukaka Three D Pvt. Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager- Purchase
Bukaka Three D Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 05.2024
Sr. Purchase Executive
Randstad India Pvt. Ltd. Deployed at VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV)
05.2018 - 04.2021
Purchase Executive
Rane NSK Steering Systems Pvt. Ltd.
09.2017 - 05.2018
Purchase Executive
Sona Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 08.2017
B. Tech - Mechanical Engg.
RB Institute of Technology, Agra Affiliated By Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU)
XIIth - Mathematics
CPL Inter College
Xth - Science
Sri AP Bai See Vidhyapith
Personal Info.
- Father’s Name : Mr. Mukesh Kumar Pachauri.
- Date of Birth : 5th July 1995.
- Marital Status : Married.
- Gender : Male.
- Nationality : Indian.