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Dipak Sonawane

Dipak Sonawane

Nerul,Navi Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization within manufacturing & Water Treatment EPC sectors. Skilled at reducing costs, driving supplier development, and aligning procurement with production goals. Seeking to leverage expertise and leadership to deliver value at a reputed manufacturing organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager Procurement -

ION EXCHANGE LTD
Navi Mumbai
08.2025 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end procurement of water treatment systems, mechanical equipment, piping & fittings, valves, Agitators Blowers, and Packages for Various EPC projects.
  • Handled RFQ/RFP, including vendor identification, bid floating, techno-commercial evaluations, and finalization.
  • Coordinated closely with engineering, QA/QC, project management, and site teams to ensure technical compliance and timely material availability.
  • Led commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings, favourable payment terms, and optimized delivery schedules.
  • Issued and managed Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP systems, ensuring accuracy in technical and commercial terms.
  • Monitored supplier performance and ensured on-time delivery through regular follow-ups and expediting activities.
  • Managed logistics coordination, inspection clearances, and dispatch approvals to avoid project delays.
  • Ensured compliance with contractual terms, project specifications, and quality standards.
  • Handled PO amendments, variation orders, and claim management, including LD (Liquidated Damages) where applicable.
  • Coordinated with finance for invoice verification and timely vendor payments, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • Mentored junior buyers and supported team in handling multiple EPC packages simultaneously.
  • Handling Projects from various sectors like Oil & Gas, Power, Steel, Sea Water Desalination etc.
  • Major Project Handled: MAADEN – JESA-Saudi Arabia Mining Company – Industrial Project.
  • Power Project (Vietnam) – Power project procurement.
  • JESA SWRO Plants – 40 MLD, 60 MLD & 240 MLD Desalination Plant (Morocco) Large-scale Sea Water Desalination project.
  • IOCL – Panipat -Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Refinery Expansion Project.
  • NTPC- National Thermal Power Corporation – Power project procurement.
  • Adani –Adani Group ( Raigarh, Raipur, Mahan & Mirzapur) – Power Project procurement.

Senior Procurement Engineer -

ACG Pam Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2021 - 08.2025
  • Lead procurement operations for encapsulation machinery and fabricated components, ensuring alignment with production and project timelines.
  • Improved supplier on-time delivery performance to ~90% through structured vendor management and performance tracking.
  • Lead RFQ/RFP processes and commercial negotiations, achieving ~10% cost savings annually.
  • Developed and implemented alternate sourcing strategies for critical components, reducing dependency risks and improving lead times.
  • Built and strengthened a robust supplier base, including onboarding and development of new vendors.
  • Conducted periodic supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Managed end-to-end SAP activities including material master, purchase orders, and quality records.
  • Optimized inventory by reviewing MOQ, safety stock, and lead times based on forecast analysis.
  • Conducting weekly review meeting with team members & sharing the updated Dashboard with Purchase Manager & CFT P2P Cycle.

Procurement Engineer-

ACG Pam Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed day-to-day procurement operations including PR to PO conversion in SAP.
  • Coordinated with vendors and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability for production.
  • Monitored supplier performance and proactively resolved delivery and quality issues.
  • Conducted supplier visits for expediting and relationship management.
  • Managed vendor payments, penalty tracking, and compliance processes.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.

Purchase Planning Engineer-

Spartan Engineering(I) Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
10.2013 - 05.2015
  • Utilized ERP software for daily operations, including production scheduling and inventory control.
  • Coordinated with departments to ensure seamless workflow across activities.
  • Managed costing and negotiations for purchase orders and work orders.
  • Oversaw vendor and worker productivity to meet quality standards and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with marketing, quality assurance, and manufacturing to establish delivery timelines.

Production Planning Control Engineer-

King Metalwork’s
Mumbai
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Coordinated production planning in alignment with incoming orders.
  • Inspected products at various stages, including final stage evaluation.
  • Scheduled production activities to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Utilized caliber package for strategic planning initiatives.
  • Prepared comprehensive shearing plans for sheets and coils.
  • Monitored stock status of sheets and coils regularly.
  • Supervised overall production processes.

Production & Development Engineer-

Silver line Metal Engg. Pvt.Ltd
Mumbai
12.2010 - 04.2012
  • Executed production planning aligned with design drawings and material specifications.
  • Designed new tools and fixtures using CAD software for enhanced operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
Navi Mumbai
05-2010

Skills

  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Supplier development and audits
  • SAP MM/PP
  • ERP systems
  • Forecasting analysis and material planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Quality assurance and compliance
  • Vendor negotiation and cost reduction

Languages

English , Marathi , Hindi

Timeline

Deputy Manager Procurement -

ION EXCHANGE LTD
08.2025 - Current

Senior Procurement Engineer -

ACG Pam Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2021 - 08.2025

Procurement Engineer-

ACG Pam Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2021

Purchase Planning Engineer-

Spartan Engineering(I) Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 05.2015

Production Planning Control Engineer-

King Metalwork’s
05.2012 - 10.2013

Production & Development Engineer-

Silver line Metal Engg. Pvt.Ltd
12.2010 - 04.2012

Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
Dipak Sonawane