Chandrakant Durgavale
R. N. Mhatre Chowl Room No. 3, Eksar Talepakhadi, Eksar Road, Borivali (W), Mumbai -400092
Summary
At Electrical Control Engineering, I excelled as a Purchase Manager, leveraging strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to enhance procurement efficiency and streamline processes. My leadership fostered a high-performing team, achieving significant improvements in vendor collaboration and supply chain optimization, directly impacting the bottom line.
Results-driven Purchasing Manager well-versed in finding top vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and managing large budgets. Good financial acumen and understanding of recordkeeping requirements.
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Talented Purchasing Manager with 20+ years of experience managing and improving procurement operations. Successfully forging strong vendor contracts, sourcing quality products and reducing costs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Manager
Electrical Control Engineering
Lohar Chawl, Mumbai- 2
07.1998 - Current
- Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms.
- Managed, coached and developed high-performing venders to meet objectives, deliver results, and to get best price of Material.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
- Managed a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance and support for their development.
- Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
- Streamlined vendor payment process by collaborating with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
- Increased procurement efficiency by implementing effective strategies and streamlining processes.
- Reviewed and negotiated existing agreements to optimize commercial terms.
- Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
- Trained purchasing team to assess vendor capabilities, develop sources and evaluate vendor performance.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting of procurement costs.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular reviews, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of market trends, utilizing this knowledge in strategic decision-making processes.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
Education
S.Y. B. Com
A.E.S. High School
MumbaiSkills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Sustainable procurement
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Electrical Control Engineering
07.1998 - Current
S.Y. B. Com
A.E.S. High School