GAURISH KAMATH
Flat 7B-102, Vaishnavi Serene, IVRI Road, Behind CRPF Camp, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Sourcing Buyer with a proven track record at Rolls-Royce India, delivering significant cost savings through expert negotiation and supplier development. Skilled in commercial contracting and stakeholder management, I excel in driving procurement transformation and enhancing supply chain resilience, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future sourcing opportunities.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
ROLLS-ROYCE INDIA PVT. LTD.
Bengaluru
06.2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end strategic sourcing activities from market research and supplier identification through the proposal stage, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and contract signature for aerospace manufacturing and direct procurement requirements.
- Managed sourcing support across direct categories, including machining, finished components, and raw materials, to protect business continuity and shape long-term supplier strategy.
- Advanced best-cost-country initiatives by identifying competitive sourcing opportunities and supporting supplier localization and regional capability development.
- Developed total cost of ownership, product lifecycle cost, and commercial evaluation models to support objective source selection and business-case development.
- Prepared, negotiated, and finalized commercial contracts, long-term agreements, and sourcing arrangements in line with global procurement policies.
- Assessed supply chain and commercial risks and supported mitigation actions that improved continuity, resilience, and risk-based sourcing decisions for critical commodities.
- Contributed to category strategies and supplier strategies that were aligned with business plans, technology roadmaps, program requirements, and future sourcing opportunities.
- Partnered with engineering, quality, finance, legal, program management, and suppliers to resolve technical, commercial, compliance, and delivery issues across functions.
- Supported in-country program initiatives and growth of regional aero engine commodity capabilities with emphasis on cost avoidance and sourcing competitiveness.
- Expanded supplier capability and sourcing options for critical commodities, including aerofoils, raw materials, and additional aerospace components.
- Delivered stronger supplier capability aligned with quality, delivery, and cost goals while supporting integrated sourcing strategies, future program initiatives, and aero engine capability development.
- Resolved supplier shortages, delays, and documentation gaps through structured follow-up and escalation.
- Worked with legal team to align contracts with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Procurement Agent II
BOEING INDIA PVT. LTD.
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted source selection, floated RFQs, performed bid evaluations, negotiated commercial terms, and awarded purchase orders using SAP SRM and SAP MM.
- Managed procurement activities for Boeing Global Spares (Commercial) programs, supporting sourcing, commercial, material, and supplier requirements.
- Reviewed and administered contract terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with SOX and audit requirements while supporting exception management.
- Identified supply and demand variation drivers and coordinated with stakeholders and suppliers to address potential delivery and availability risks.
- Coordinated supplier performance reviews, established performance expectations and metrics, and implemented corrective actions.
- Led estimation, costing, and pricing projects for legacy and out-of-production parts where market availability and historical data were constrained.
- Key Achievement: Delivered USD 1.4M in cost savings and avoidance during 2019–2021; recognized for strong negotiation, supplier collaboration, and commercial execution.
Strategic Sourcing Analyst (GBS)
ACCENTURE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Led RFQ/RFP events from requirement definition and supplier communication through commercial evaluation, negotiation, and recommendation.
- Executed global sourcing and contracting projects using SAP Ariba and SRM tools, aligning strategies with stakeholder requirements across multiple categories.
- Performed supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations to support competitive sourcing outcomes and stakeholder decision-making.
- Drafted and negotiated Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), rate cards, and related commercial documents to support strategic sourcing objectives.
- Acted as primary contact for contract clause negotiations, exceptions, clarifications, and commercial issue resolution.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, legal/commercial teams, and suppliers to finalize sourcing and contracting activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Key Achievement: Successfully completed 19 MSAs with 5-year tenure and achieved Accenture Procurement Domain Specialist – Level 2 certification.
Engineer – Purchase
NASH INDUSTRIES (I) PVT. LTD.
Bengaluru
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Identified, evaluated, and developed suppliers to meet customer, quality, commercial, and delivery standards.
- Executed purchase orders, followed up, and coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely support for production.
- Managed procurement of fasteners, consumables, services, and sub-contracts supporting sheet-metal manufacturing.
- Managed material planning and inventory control through SAP MM to optimize resource availability.
- Worked with internal manufacturing and quality stakeholders to address material availability and supplier requirements.
- Supported import/export and EOU-related documentation and coordination.
Senior Engineer – Purchase
ENTEC ENGINEERING COMPANY
Bengaluru
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Negotiated commercial terms and ensured timely purchase order execution to meet production schedules.
- Managed sourcing, vendor evaluation, commercial negotiations, order execution, and supplier coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Evaluated suppliers against cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels and FIFO adherence to support production requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve material and supplier issues, minimizing production disruptions.
- Assisted defense customers with inquiries and support requirements. including DRDO, BEL, LRDE, and IAF.
Engineer – Production
SUZLON WIND INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Padubidri
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Led production planning, manpower coordination, and material coordination for wind turbine manufacturing activities.
- Coordinated production and material requirements to support schedule adherence and shop-floor execution.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives and upheld process discipline on the shop floor to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Utilized SAP systems for efficient management of operational and material activities.
- Assisted in assembly operations, quality control, and audits to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
- Supported safety practices and implementation of 5S on the shop floor.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
VTU, SDM College of Engineering & Technology
Belgaum, Dharwad05-2011
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- RFI RFP RFQ management
- Supplier Development & Supplier Performance Management
- Commercial Contracting & Negotiation
- Contract management
- TCO, lifecycle costing & cost modeling
- Demand, Material & Inventory Planning
- Supply chain risk, continuity
- Supplier stakeholder management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain resilience
- Spend analysis
- DoD / MoD, SOX, Export Control & Audit Compliance
- SAP MM SAP SRM SAP ECC SAP Ariba Ivalua Exostar Teamcenter Accuris IHS MS Office
- Cost reduction, cost avoidance & commercial evaluation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 18 Aug 1988
- Sex: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Citizenship: Indian
- Hobbies: Cricket, Football, Reading, Movies, Travel, Cooking
Certification
- Accenture Procurement Domain Specialist – Level 2
LANGUAGES & AVAILABILITY
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani
Availability: Open to leadership roles in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, and Supply Chain across India and international markets.
Accomplishments
- As part of the business continuity plan and geopolitical risk mitigation, completed sourcing of critical aero engine parts in the region with savings of USD 3M per annum, and driven a dual sourcing strategy in the region with savings potential of USD 12M per annum through successful negotiations.
- USD 1.4M cost savings and avoidance delivered for Boeing Global Services.
- Drove in-country sourcing strategy and Best Cost Country opportunities through long-term agreements with Indian suppliers for aero engine capabilities.
- Supported the development of regional aero engine commodity capabilities and cost-avoidance initiatives.
- Led an international technical support assignment for 99X Wind Turbine projects in the USA.
- Migrated legacy contract databases to SAP Ariba.
- Developed procurement training modules, SOPs, and process documentation.
- Completed 19 MSAs with a 5-year tenure during Accenture sourcing and contracting activities.
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
ROLLS-ROYCE INDIA PVT. LTD.
06.2022 - Current
Procurement Agent II
BOEING INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2019 - 06.2022
Strategic Sourcing Analyst (GBS)
ACCENTURE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
02.2016 - 01.2019
Engineer – Purchase
NASH INDUSTRIES (I) PVT. LTD.
08.2015 - 02.2016
Senior Engineer – Purchase
ENTEC ENGINEERING COMPANY
03.2014 - 08.2015
Engineer – Production
SUZLON WIND INTERNATIONAL LTD.
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
VTU, SDM College of Engineering & Technology