ANAND GOVIND KULKARNI
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Summary
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 15+ years of experience managing CAPEX, indirect procurement, infrastructure, MEP, machines, facility services, IT services, and project sourcing across multi-plant manufacturing organizations. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor governance, contract negotiation, PR-to-PO lifecycle control, TCO optimization, and audit-compliant procurement operations. Hands-on leader with strong exposure to SAP Ariba, group-level sourcing, ISO/Internal audits, stakeholder management, and cost-reduction programs. Track record of delivering sustainable commercial value, supply risk mitigation, and process excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Corporate Purchase
BELRISE INDUSTRIES LTD.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
12.2017 - Current
- Lead group-level CAPEX and indirect procurement for multi-plant manufacturing operations covering process equipment, infrastructure, MEP systems, machines, facility services, IT services, logistics, and AMCs.
- Own end-to-end PR-to-PO lifecycle governance, ensuring policy adherence, budget control, approval discipline, and audit readiness across plants.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies aligned with project timelines, operational requirements, and cost targets.
- Drive SAP Ariba–based sourcing, auctions, and negotiations, improving transparency, compliance, and commercial outcomes.
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and periodically review strategic suppliers, strengthening supplier performance, reliability, and risk mitigation.
- Lead contract negotiations for service agreements, logistics contracts, and long-term AMCs, securing optimized pricing, payment terms, and SLAs.
- Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking, and TCO evaluations to deliver sustainable cost reductions without compromising operational performance.
- Partner closely with Finance, Projects, IT, Operations, and Plant teams to align procurement execution with departmental budgets and business priorities.
- Maintain robust documentation, contracts, approvals, and audit trails to support ISO and internal audits.
- (Badve Group)
Assistant Manager – Corporate Purchase
AURANGABAD ELECTRICALS LTD.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed CAPEX procurement, service agreements, AMCs, consumables, and logistics.
- Led vendor negotiations, commercial closures, and contract execution.
- Supported export-oriented plant projects and statutory liaisoning.
- (Bagla Group)
Senior Officer – Corporate Materials & Group Energy Cell
VARROC GROUP
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Managed group CAPEX, logistics, non-BOM sourcing, and service contracts.
- Core team member for 5 MW Ground Solar Power Project, executed from concept to commissioning.
- Handled power purchase agreements, open access power sourcing, and REC trading.
- Liaised with MNRE, MERC, CERC, Electrical Inspector & Pollution Control authorities.
- Awarded for record-time execution of solar project.
Senior Engineer – Purchase, Production planning and control
SAPANA ROTOBLAST INDUSTRIES
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed Non-BOM sourcing, logistics, and service contracts.
Engineer – Purchase, Production planning and control
VARROC ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Managed Non-BOM sourcing, logistics, and service contracts.
Trainee – Purchase, Production planning and control
MAHAVIR INDUSTRY PVT. LTD.
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Managed Non-BOM sourcing, logistics, and service contracts.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Graduation diploma in Materials Management -
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Vendor Identification
- Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Commercial Finalization
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Spend Analytics
- PR to PO Lifecycle Governance
- CAPEX Budgeting
- Compliance Control
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- SAP Ariba
- ERP
- Procurement MIS
- ISO Audits
- Internal Audits
- Process Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Supply Chain Mitigation
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier management
- Contract negotiation
- Spend analysis
Custom Section
- SAP Ariba
- SAP S4-HANA
- ISO / Internal Audits
- Ethical & Policy-Compliant Procurement
Languages
Marathi
Advanced
C1
English
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Interests
- Playing cricket
- Watch movies
Timeline
Manager – Corporate Purchase
BELRISE INDUSTRIES LTD.
12.2017 - Current
Assistant Manager – Corporate Purchase
AURANGABAD ELECTRICALS LTD.
04.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Officer – Corporate Materials & Group Energy Cell
VARROC GROUP
02.2012 - 04.2016
Senior Engineer – Purchase, Production planning and control
SAPANA ROTOBLAST INDUSTRIES
12.2009 - 01.2012
Engineer – Purchase, Production planning and control
VARROC ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.
10.2007 - 09.2009
Trainee – Purchase, Production planning and control
MAHAVIR INDUSTRY PVT. LTD.
04.2005 - 03.2006