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JAINIK SUTHAR
Deputy Procurement Manager
Vadodara
Summary
A hard working focused and disciplined engineer who has ability of developing the supply chain management strategies needed to make an organization more effective in achieving its business goals. I have expertise in accurate calculating total supply chain costs, and have extensive knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures. I have also committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the supply chain and always work hard to set high standards across all areas. In addition, I have experienced of warehousing, storage operations and transport management, but also possess excellent local, national, and international geographical knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy Procurement Manager
Schneider electric
Vadodara
01.2023 - 05.2023
- I collaborate with suppliers, purchasing and production teams to ensure that materials' lot sizes, lead times, and packaging align with the plant's material handling plan. This involves working closely with suppliers to coordinate procurement and production processes, ensuring seamless integration with the plant's operations. Additionally, I monitor the material flow and handling processes to identify any potential bottlenecks and implement solutions to optimize the overall efficiency of the supply chain.
- I am responsible for managing the supply chain activities of fabrication parts of power and distribution transformers, which includes overseeing the production at supplier end for commodities such as tanks, yoke clamps, tie rods, and other auxiliary parts required for the final assembly of transformers. This involves ensuring that all fabrication processes are carried out efficiently, and quality standards are met.
- My responsibility is to oversee the upstream supply chain, with the goal of optimizing customer service levels while ensuring optimal inventory performance. This involves managing the flow of goods and materials from suppliers to the production floor, ensuring that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time.
- My role involves utilizing various tools to generate accurate supplier forecasts, which requires close coordination with different departments. I work with teams across the organization to gather relevant data and analyze it to identify potential demand patterns and supply chain constraints.
Material Expeditor
Virginia Transformer Corporation
New Delhi
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing sourcing and procurement activities of the total 6 different VTC / GTC plant materials like the copper connectors. Parts status like order confirmation, Min-max level, Lead time, and Delivery date updating in ERP tools for better tracking of products. Direct report to Commodity manager for day-to-day activities & Commodity manager reports to Director of Materials.
- Negotiating with suppliers for best quality, price, payment, and delivery terms. Analyze MRP and prepare purchase orders for order placement.
- Coordinating with procurement teams to ensure timely processing and delivery of purchase orders.
- Source new vendors and materials for cost benefits and smoothing the supply chain activities. To Assure of vendors performance & circulating vendor scorecards of every quarter. · Frequently supplier business reviews that include criteria to measure supplier performance in terms of cost, risk, stakeholder satisfaction, technical support, supplier delivery/quality performance, investment, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborating with production teams to identify material requirements and ensure that they are available as needed.
- Liaising with suppliers to expedite delivery of materials, and resolving any issues or delays in the delivery process.
- Keep management informed of economic situations to ensure cost effectiveness of materials.Direct report to Commodity manager for day-to-day activities & Commodity manager reports to Director of Materials.
- Resolving the quality and technical issue timely. Expedite all assigned orders wherever necessary to meet production deadlines.
- Closely working with warehouse and planning team to set inventory levels of material & monitor weekly as per the business requirements.
- Tracking of containers for overseas preferred material & inform the status to the management on a weekly basis.
Senior Purchase Officer
TBEA Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd
VADODARA
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Managing the sourcing, auditing, and evaluation of new suppliers. Managing supplier Rate Contracts & Tender.
- As a Key Purchaser for Transformer Fabrication Items, I am responsible for procuring critical components such as power transformer tanks, yoke clamps, CRGO shunt, and OST. This role involves managing the entire procurement process, from identifying suppliers and soliciting bids, to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- As a procurement specialist for transformer accessories, my responsibilities involve sourcing and procuring various components required for transformer assembly and maintenance. These components include MOLG, BELLOW, FAN, POLG, OFI, GASKET, ROLLER, RPRR, PUMP, CABLE, LUGS, and copper items.
- Negotiating with suppliers for best quality, price, payment, and delivery terms. Analyze MRP and prepare purchase orders for order placement.
- Source new vendors and materials for cost benefits and smoothing the supply chain activities. To a sure of vendors performance & circulating vendor scorecards of every quarter.Frequently supplier business reviews that include criteria to measure supplier performance in terms of cost, risk, stakeholder satisfaction, technical support, supplier delivery/quality performance, investment, and continuous improvement
- Keep management informed of economic situations to ensure cost effectiveness of materials.Direct report to Commodity manager for day-to-day activities & Commodity manager reports to Director of Materials.
- Resolving the quality and technical issue timely. Expedite all assigned orders wherever necessary to meet production deadlines
- Closely working with warehouse and planning team to set inventory levels of material & monitor weekly as per the business requirements.
EPC Officer
TBEA ENERGY INDIA PVT LTD ( TPC-SKYNET OUTSOURCING SERVICES)
VADODARA
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinating with project managers and other stakeholders to develop project plans and timelines.
- Managing procurement activities, including identifying and qualifying suppliers, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
- Overseeing engineering activities, including reviewing design documents, coordinating with designers and engineers, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Managing construction activities, including scheduling and supervising contractors, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinating commissioning and start-up activities, including testing and verifying systems and equipment, and ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.
- Providing regular updates on project progress and performance to stakeholders, including project managers, executives, and clients.
- As a EPC Officer, one of my key responsibilities is to oversee the process of booking supplier invoices, attaching relevant GRN documents, and submitting payment requests to the finance department.
Non Production Purchase Officer
FAG BEARING INDIA LIMITED.( TPC - Mac consultant)
Vadodara
04.2016 - 06.2017
- As a procurement specialist, one of my key responsibilities is to generate daily PR to PO (Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order) reports for four different plant locations. These reports are critical to ensuring that procurement activities are aligned with production needs and that all necessary materials are procured in a timely manner.
- To create these reports, I review the daily purchase requisitions submitted by each plant location and convert them into purchase orders as needed. I then compile this information into a single report that details the quantity, pricing, and delivery timeline for each item ordered.
- To showing of all types of Non-production items like Maintenance, Electrical, AMC’s, IT’s Spares & admin utility services for 4 different units
- As a procurement specialist, one of my responsibilities is to manage the process of creating annual maintenance contracts with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) suppliers and service providers.
Sourcing Coordinator
Alstom T&D INDIA LIMITED ( Third party - Star labour )
VADODARA
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Pre-Bidding support from Procurement to Power & traction transformer factories.
- Sourcing, import and import substitution of raw material for Power transformer.
- Solve cost/quality/scheduling issues management.
- Define category strategies and manage the execution of the respective category plans.
- Negotiate agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality, cost, and obtain best terms & conditions for Alstom in category of Direct/Indirect material & after sales services.
- To Circulate price list of components on monthly basis and work back-to-back with Design & Marketing to ensure correct cost estimation for bidding to customers.
- To establish strong vendor base and expanding scope of supply including taking care of Erection & Commissioning of transformer at customer site in after sales area.
- Single source mitigation for direct material.
- Ensure compliance with the Company's quality Standards and business requirements with supplier and promote customer satisfaction.
- MIS reporting to report SCM savings on periodic basis and to forecast and achieve annual saving targets.
- To provide volume forecast to local and foreign suppliers for critical items Radiators, Bushing –CT, DGA, FOS, BDV KIT, Online Drying System, Panel, Copper items and Lightening Arrestors.
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services
Education
SSC -
Fertilizer Nagar School
Vadodara,Gujarat 07.2006 - 04.2007
Dipl - Electrical Engineering
Gujarat Technology University - (Parul University)
Waghodia, Gujarat 07.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
SAP MM
Supply chain planning and Analysis
Supplier Relationship Management
Stake holder Management
Process Optimization
Demand supply managements
International purchasing
Negotiating
Interests
Cricket
Football
Accomplishments
- On-time material delivery rate is almost 95 % across all six plants of VTC / GTC.
- On time materials delivery rate is 94 to 96 % in Every Year to achieve target of 25000 to 37000 MVA with a raw material inventory level of 25 Cr at TBEA.
- Yearly Cost Saving of Approx. 1.5 Cr INR from Last Three Year for Whole SCM Team at TBEA.
- One Vendor developments Meeting in 2019 at TBEA.
- Every Month Approx. Purchase of Material is 10 to 15 Cr. INR at TBEA.
- Reducing lead time of tank fabrication
- Procurement of all Fabrication components for 765MVA Transformer in record 50 days.
- Procurement of all Fabrication components for 765MVA reactor in record 40 days.
- As a buyer, I am responsible for procuring the world's largest reactor tank with a capacity of 300 MVAr. This involves working closely with suppliers to source and evaluate potential options, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Reductions non-moving inventory level at schneider electric
Timeline
Deputy Procurement Manager
Schneider electric
01.2023 - 05.2023
Material Expeditor
Virginia Transformer Corporation
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Purchase Officer
TBEA Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 01.2022
EPC Officer
TBEA ENERGY INDIA PVT LTD ( TPC-SKYNET OUTSOURCING SERVICES)
06.2017 - 01.2019
Non Production Purchase Officer
FAG BEARING INDIA LIMITED.( TPC - Mac consultant)
04.2016 - 06.2017
Sourcing Coordinator
Alstom T&D INDIA LIMITED ( Third party - Star labour )
02.2013 - 04.2016
Dipl - Electrical Engineering
Gujarat Technology University - (Parul University)
07.2009 - 04.2012
SSC -
Fertilizer Nagar School
07.2006 - 04.2007