DIWAKAR TIWARI
Rohini
Summary
Results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with over 7 years of experience in manufacturing, FMCG, and technology sectors. Expertise in end-to-end procurement operations, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and inventory management. Achieved cost savings of up to 25% while managing procurement portfolios exceeding ₹250 crores and overseeing a diverse vendor base of over 200 suppliers. Currently pursuing an MBA in operations management, enhancing a solid engineering background.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Procurement
One97 Communications Limited (Paytm)
05.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement of indirect merchandise, HR and admin requirement and packaging materials, ensuring seamless PO processing, quality compliance, and timely material availability.
- Manage supplier relationships and proactively onboard alternate vendors to mitigate supply chain risk and ensure business continuity.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels, managing reorder points to prevent stockouts and eliminate production disruptions.
- Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with vendors to achieve cost-effective procurement without compromising quality standards.
- Hold PO release authority up to ₹1 Lakh, enabling expedited procurement decisions and faster turnaround.
- Prepare and present monthly procurement performance reports covering cost savings, vendor KPIs, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (stores, finance, end-user departments) to ensure timely GRN processing and smooth material flow.
- Ensure all procured materials adhere to environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
Senior Engineer II – Purchase
VIVO Mobile India Private Limited
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed daily purchase order processing for packaging materials, coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality specifications.
- Maintained optimal stock levels through proactive inventory tracking and demand forecasting shared with suppliers within lead time windows.
- Evaluated and benchmarked supplier quotations (minimum 3–4 per PO) to drive competitive and cost-effective procurement decisions.
- Cultivated strategic vendor relationships while actively scouting and qualifying alternate suppliers for critical components.
- Generated daily management reports on purchase activities, inventory positions, and expenditure analytics.
- Ensured timely GRN completion in coordination with the stores team to maintain accurate financial accruals and avoid payment delays.
Senior Executive – Projects Procurement
Jubilant Foodworks Limited (Domino’s)
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed CAPEX and consumable procurement for new Domino’s store rollouts across Pan-India, ensuring on-time project completion within budget.
- Executed vendor selection based on capacity assessments and performance ratings; maintained alternate sourcing to eliminate single-source dependency.
- Coordinated inter-warehouse stock transfer orders (STOs) to ensure timely material dispatch to project sites, avoiding stockouts.
- Negotiated and finalized Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) for Admin and HR categories, incorporating legally sound terms and conditions.
- Prepared monthly analytical cost reports incorporating exchange rates, fuel, freight, and raw material indices for management review.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize holding costs and reduce material obsolescence.
Executive – Supply Chain Management (Procurement)
Toyo Ink India Private Limited
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed procurement of UV, Flex, FDO, and Waterbase Inks, along with corrugated boxes, plastic buckets, and drums, aligned with production schedules.
- Developed new vendors, negotiated pricing, created item codes, and conducted periodic vendor performance reviews to maintain quality and delivery standards.
- Leveraged SAP MM module for efficient purchase order management, inventory planning, and coordination with production planning teams.
- Collaborated with stores department to reconcile pending GRNs, ensuring inventory accuracy and financial compliance.
Executive – Supply Chain Management (Procurement)
Merchem Limited
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Handled procurement of consumables, capital equipment (reactors, SS tanks, boilers, cooling towers, cranes), safety items, and lab consumables for manufacturing operations.
- Led end-to-end vendor development, material code creation, and PO/work order processing in ERP; prepared MIS reports for senior management.
- Managed indirect procurement for a greenfield plant setup at Panoli, Gujarat, including all equipment and infrastructure requirements.
- Maintained QCS tracking sheets and supplier NDA agreements; reviewed vendor performance against delivery, price, and quality KPIs.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering (Production & Industrial)
Delhi Technological University
New Delhi, IN-DL07-2018
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Aryabhat Polytechnic
New Delhi, IN-DL07-2015
MBA - Operations and Production Management
Amity University
Noida, IN-UP01-2026
Skills
- Procurement operations
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor evaluation and development
- Inventory management and materials
- Cost negotiation and analysis
- Purchase planning and forecasting
- Capex procurement
- Cross-functional coordination
- Audit and regulatory compliance
- MIS reporting
- SAP MM module
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint presentations
- Supplier negotiation
- Data analysis
- Cost optimization
Accomplishments
- Managed procurement portfolio of ₹250+ Crores and oversaw a vendor base of 200+ suppliers across multiple categories.
- Delivered 25% cost reduction through strategic negotiation of favorable rates for standard parts and consumables.
- Successfully led procurement for greenfield factory setup within stipulated timelines (Merchem, Panoli Gujarat).
- Ranked 1st in Delhi Technological University (DTU) Lateral Entrance Examination (LEET).
- Ranked in Top 500 nationally in the Common Entrance Test (CET) for Engineering Diploma.
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and interests
- Reading Indian Mythology
- Singing
- Gardening
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Procurement
One97 Communications Limited (Paytm)
05.2025 - Current
Senior Engineer II – Purchase
VIVO Mobile India Private Limited
06.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Executive – Projects Procurement
Jubilant Foodworks Limited (Domino’s)
02.2023 - 06.2024
Executive – Supply Chain Management (Procurement)
Toyo Ink India Private Limited
03.2021 - 01.2023
Executive – Supply Chain Management (Procurement)
Merchem Limited
06.2018 - 07.2020
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering (Production & Industrial)
Delhi Technological University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Aryabhat Polytechnic
MBA - Operations and Production Management
Amity University