Jignesh Panchal
Vadodara
Summary
Multi-talented Sourcing Specialist bringing book of diverse vendors and expertise in finding specialty items. Prepared to take on challenging work by applying many years of experience and wide-ranging expertise. Adept at managing tough objectives under strict deadlines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
Hitachi Energy India Limited
Vadodara
06.2008 - Current
- Leading the team in the procurement of high-voltage products (instrument transformers and disconnectors).
- Handled high-voltage circuit breaker plant procurement activities – domestic and import, indirect, and service.
- Handled distribution transformer sourcing activities.
- Major commodities handled: Fabrication, Casting, Insulators, and Consumable parts.
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented processes for continuous improvement of supplier management program.
- Conducted periodic reviews of supplier performance against contract terms.
- Organized vendor visits and monitored facilities for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by maintaining close communication with suppliers.
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Compared domestic and international sourcing opportunities to analyze financial and logistical cost.
- Monitored supplier performance and engaged in corrective action to assure quality goods and services.
- A team member of the 'T O P' traveled from Sweden to India for the HQ project and qualified the factory in the shortest timeline.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Established & maintained strategic partnership with key vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce lead time.
Planning & Production Engineer
Voltamp Transformers Limited
Vadodara
02.2004 - 06.2008
- Responsible for the planning & production of the Dry type transformers.
- Developed and executed comprehensive production planning strategies that align with procurement activities, ensuring seamless operational flow.
- Plan & execute the overall production activities like winding, casting, or impregnation, assemblies & readiness of the product based on inputs received from the project management team.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering -
The M S University of Baroda
Vadodara12.2015
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
The M S University of Baroda
Vadodara03.2003
Skills
- Team leadership
- Strategic sourcing
- Quality assurance
- Vendor relationship
- Supplier management
- Supplier performance
- Cost reduction
- Procurement expertise
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- MRP control
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
- Dec 2021
- Vadodara
Accomplishments
- Implemented inventory control techniques such as JIT and KANBAN, ABC analysis resulting in optimized stock levels and a significant reduction in waste.
- Active participation in procurement & establishing the new vendor relation during the transfer of product.
Qualities
Time management
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
Hitachi Energy India Limited
06.2008 - Current
Planning & Production Engineer
Voltamp Transformers Limited
02.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor Of Engineering -
The M S University of Baroda
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
The M S University of Baroda
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