GAURAB MITRA
Kolkata
Summary
- Certified Purchase Manager (CPM) with over 18 years of experience driving cost-effective, end-to-end supply chain and sourcing operations.
- V-Skills Certified Purchase Manager - CPM
- Certified Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt.
- Executive course in Supply Chain and Operations Management from IIM Kashipur.
- Demonstrated success in leading high-impact sourcing strategies, securing multimillion-rupee savings, and transforming procurement functions through policy design, SLA implementation, and interdepartmental alignment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager – Purchase
Ipsen Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
04.2024 - Current
- Steering the strategic procurement function as the General Manager and Head of Purchase, entrusted with architecting and executing sourcing frameworks to align with corporate goals.
- Command the end-to-end supply chain activities encompassing vendor development, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
- Spearhead collaborative cross-functional initiatives to unearth savings potential, institutionalize best practices, and enhance procurement efficiency.
- Cultivate & coach a high-performance team, nurturing future leaders in supply chain transformation.
- Formulated and operationalized procurement roadmaps for steel raw materials and fabricated goods, mapping market intelligence to business imperatives and leveraging global and domestic trends for commercial advantage.
- Instituted rigorous quality checkpoints and collaborated with quality teams to proactively mitigate non-conformance, enhancing supplier accountability and material reliability.
- Engineered sourcing strategies encompassing volume leveraging, alternate vendor deployment, and TCO (total cost of ownership) assessments to achieve tangible cost reductions.
- Directed procurement teams through structured KPIs, fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and accountability to drive measurable performance improvements.
- Forecasted potential supply chain risks such as price volatility and material delays; implemented mitigation strategies including increased inventory buffering during crises like COVID-19.
- Achieved 5% cost optimization through strategic implementation of procurement negotiation initiatives and concurrent sourcing practices.
- Built long-term supplier partnerships fostering trust, resulting in favorable credit terms and implementation of Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) systems.
- Ensured audit readiness by maintaining procurement documentation in line with ISO 9001:2008 standards; liaised with external auditors to ensure zero non-conformities (NCs).
- Integrated inventory control practices within the procurement function to align stock availability with production demand, minimizing stockouts and overstocking.
Sr. Manager – Purchase & Stores
Aichelin Unitherm Heat Treatment Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Directed the supply chain vertical overseeing an INR 850 million procurement portfolio, aligning sourcing objectives with global CIPS strategies and local business plans.
- Developed commodity-centric supply platforms and executed supplier performance contracts to ensure continuity, compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Orchestrated supplier segmentation and relationship frameworks yielding consistent quality and YoY cost savings.
- Championed lean procurement practices, process automation, and SLA frameworks enhancing cross-functional communication with Finance, Service & Spares.
- Reduced SCM delivery delays by over 80%, from 75 to under 15 days, through agile project interventions and proactive vendor management.
- Authored the AUPL Procurement Policy ratified by the Board, aligning organizational procurement with industry-leading standards.
- Leveraged global best practices from Austria and China, embedding localized adaptations to elevate supplier performance and delivery consistency.
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Sparkline Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed the mechanical commodities category (raw material, fabrication, machining) with full accountability for procurement spend of INR 300 million.
- Facilitated comprehensive sourcing cycles—from vendor discovery to performance assessment—while driving year-on-year cost containment strategies.
- Conducted advanced spend analytics and external benchmarking to identify cost saving levers.
- Led high-stakes negotiations and RFP processes yielding sustainable contracts and supplier SLAs.
- Institutionalized supplier performance audits, stock verification protocols, and material flow controls.
- Delivered category insights and management reports for strategic decision-making.
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Kone Cranes India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Entrusted with category-level procurement for mechanical components, overseeing costing analytics, commodity monitoring, and vendor lifecycle management.
- Implemented negotiation models and long-term contracting frameworks to ensure continuity, price control, and operational responsiveness.
Senior Engineer – Project Purchase
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.
Pune
10.2011 - 01.2015
- Administered project procurement operations for mechanical components including pumps, fabricated parts, and tier-2/3 supplier outputs.
- Streamlined end-to-end processes from RFQ issuance to post-supply vendor reconciliation.
- Spearheaded development of a vendor portal enhancing supplier interaction and documentation transparency.
- Engineered a cost model for spiral casings & led redesign initiatives resulting in 30% reduction in casting costs.
- Directed vendor performance programs elevating shop floor quality metrics.
- Led procurement analytics initiatives to support informed sourcing and project management.
Associate Buyer – Fabrication
Thermax Ltd.
Pune
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Executed sourcing strategies for fabricated goods, implementing cost evaluation protocols, and driving supplier onboarding processes.
- Facilitated technical drawing reviews and resolved manufacturing challenges to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
Production Engineer – Fabrication
Diffusion Engineers Ltd.
Nagpur
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Supervised a fabrication team of 30+ workmen, overseeing job planning, resource allocation, and shop-floor productivity.
- Enforced cost controls and process discipline to maintain production efficiency and budget adherence.
Education
Certified Purchase Manager -
VSkills
Pune06.2024
MDP in Supply Chain Management -
IIM Kashipur
kashipur, India03.2024
MBA - Operations Management
ICFAI University
Pune04.2015
B.E. - Production Engineering
MIET. Nagpur University
Nagpur06.2007
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply chain management
- Vendor negotiation
- Cost optimization
- Quality assurance
- Procurement strategy
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Process automation
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Lean procurement
- Supplier auditing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Cost analysis
- Inventory control
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Market research
- Global procurement
- Audit compliance
- Logistics management
- Vendor performance evaluation
- International business
- Category management
- Process optimization
- Procurement analytics
- Cost reduction strategies
- Spend analysis
- Sourcing strategies
- SAP MM
- Procurement policy
- Supplier performance
- Vendor management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Supply chain optimization
- Stock control
- Shipment scheduling
- Global sourcing
- Materials planning
- Price negotiations
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Supplier evaluation
- Policy improvements
- ERP software expertise
- Performance metrics
- Operations management
- Advanced training in Excel
- Risk mitigation
- Lean tools implementation
- Lean Six Sigma
- Goal setting
- Team building
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Marathi
- Urdu
Timeline
General Manager – Purchase
Ipsen Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager – Purchase & Stores
Aichelin Unitherm Heat Treatment Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Sparkline Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager – Purchase
Kone Cranes India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2018
Senior Engineer – Project Purchase
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.
10.2011 - 01.2015
Associate Buyer – Fabrication
Thermax Ltd.
09.2009 - 09.2011
Production Engineer – Fabrication
Diffusion Engineers Ltd.
06.2007 - 03.2009
Certified Purchase Manager -
VSkills
MDP in Supply Chain Management -
IIM Kashipur
MBA - Operations Management
ICFAI University
B.E. - Production Engineering
MIET. Nagpur University
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