SAP
Ashish Kathiriya
Assistant Procurement Manager
Valsad
Summary
- Adept ace with comprehensive experience in procurement of engineering items in process industries, Oil & Gas EPC, LSTK tank projects & mechanical process piping.
- Analytical mindset, able to analyze data and market trends to make informed decisions.
- Revitalized the procurement process by automating manual workflows and reducing the average purchase order processing time, saving the team 10 hours a week.
- Superintend $ 2 million annual expenditure in diversified fields of procurement such as CAPEX (Equipment), OPEX (Consumable & Non-consumables), and Indirect purchases.
- Spearheaded manifold procurement projects and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all activities and within budget; achieved $85K in cost savings by sourcing materials from new suppliers and negotiating favorable payment terms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Purchase Manager
Atul Limited
Valsad
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlined supplier selection by collaborating with the procurement excellence team; evaluated and onboarded 6 new vendors, reducing procurement cycle time by 30%.
- Exclusively reviewing Purchase Requisition (PR)|Indents, generate RFI | RFQ | RFP to proficient vendors and analyzed a detailed offer | proposal received from suppliers.
- Standardize technical proposals by conducting interviews with end-users and analyzing technical variables, resulting in a 50% decrease in proposal revisions, and commencing communication channels between internal teams and suppliers for technical queries.
- Prepare internal cost estimation and Negotiate supply and contract with suppliers with payment terms, prices, delivery, warranty terms, penalty, and Inco terms /Insurance.
- Periodically review open PR-PO, expedite deliveries & payments, and ensure quality compliance with standards by arranging third-party inspections at vendor premises.
Assistant Purchase Manager
Tolani Projects Private Limited
Ahmedabad
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Managed procurement of large projects involving high-value bought-out items and contracts | services of mechanical, Electricals, Cathodic protection, and fire suppression.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Spearheaded the digitization of the procurement process by instigating new procurement software; automated repetitive tasks, saving the procurement team 10+ hours per week, integrating finance with procurement, and improving efficiency by 35%.
- Combined negotiation of the similar requirements of different projects resulted in 10% cost savings, and improved client satisfaction through timely deliveries of quality products.
Trainee Engineer - Purchase
K. K. Construction
Surat
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Reviewed bought-out items from issued contracts, identified necessary items to kick off a project, floated RFQ, received quotation, comparison, negotiation & order finalization.
- Traveled to job sites with senior personnel to aid in inspections and ongoing project observations.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on complex projects.
- Assisted with preparation of client presentations using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shree Swami Atmanand Saraswati Institute of Tec.
Surat 06.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
Data analysis understanding
Software
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
ORACLE
swimming
I engage in this activity whenever I have free time, as it helps me break away from a monotonous routine and revitalize my body. Although I'm a novice in swimming, I am committed to developing my skills further and attaining an advanced level.
Timeline
Assistant Purchase Manager
Atul Limited
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Purchase Manager
Tolani Projects Private Limited
01.2017 - 12.2022
Trainee Engineer - Purchase
K. K. Construction
06.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shree Swami Atmanand Saraswati Institute of Tec.
06.2010 - 06.2014
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