KALPESH DARFE

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Negotiated lead-time, cost and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand project needs and ensure timely delivery of materials, contributing to successful project completion.
• Managed vendors and suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, and schedule.
• End-to-End Procurement of industrial components and machinery, including: Mechanical Systems: Bearings, Ball Screws, Lead Screws, LM Rails and Blocks, Precision Lock Nuts, and Gearboxes.
  Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Power Packs, Valves, Seals, Cylinders, and Filtration Units.
  Lubrication and Cooling: Oil Lubrication Systems, Panel ACs, and Oil Chillers.
  Consumables: Paints, Lubricants, and Project-Specific Materials.
• Machinery Procurement: Lathe Machines, Press Machines, Compressors, Automatic Paint Booths, and Critical Spares.
• Project-Centric Procurement: Sourcing customized parts for machinery and industrial projects.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Rate finalization, negotiations, and purchase order issuance for in-house contractors.
  Supplier development, cost optimization, and quality assurance.