Kavita Tanaji Salunkhe
Senior Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Professional
Navi Mumbai,MH
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Summary
Dynamic experienced procurement professional with over 10 years of expertise in sourcing, negotiating with, and selecting reliable suppliers, managing the procurement process from requisitions to purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, controlling inventory levels, processing invoices and payments, and maintaining vendor relationships and records. managing large-scale equipment and project-related purchases. Aware of SAP implementations in MM Module as well Business module.
Experienced with managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. Utilizes strategic negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts and ensure supply chain efficiency. Track record of implementing purchasing strategies that support organizational goals.
Professional in procurement with strong focus on strategic sourcing and vendor management. Skillful in negotiating contracts, optimizing supply chains, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing. Highly collaborative team player known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic environments. Strong communication and organizational skills, with keen eye for market trends and quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Purchase Manager
Creative Group of industries
02.2024 - Current
- 1] Overall Responsible for Capex & Opex, packaging material with RM (Master batch) for all 11 plants.
- 2] Identifying/Developing the strategic vendors for supply of material, equipment, and services at competitive rates.
- 3] Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure the most favorable deals and ensure compliance.
- 4] Technical evaluation of the quotes by scrutinizing the technical specification of the material as per Production/Users requirement.
- 5] Create and implement purchasing policies and strategies to align with organizational goals and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- 6] Manage the purchasing department's budget and track expenses to identify savings and control costs.
- 7] Coordination with vendor for timely supply of material at site. Ensuring the timely payment to vendors as per the Purchase order terms for Major capex items.
- 8] Monitor inventory levels, forecast supply needs, and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services to maintain a smooth supply chain.
- 9] Supervise, train, and guide other purchasing staff within all plants.
- 10] Provide regular reports to senior management on procurement activities, expenditures, and cost savings
- 11] Oversee the creation and processing of purchase orders and manage the receipt and verification of ordered items.
Purchase Executive
R.K Lights Pvt limited (Radhika Opto electronic Ltd)
05.2023 - 02.2024
- 1] Overall Responsible for Capex, MRO Electro-Mechanical, Hardware & Tooling’s, Safety, Services etc. for all 18 plants.
- 2] Identifying/Developing the strategic vendors for supply of material at competitive rates.
- 3] Floating RFQs to vendors and collecting quotes; Preparation of comparison statements for further Negotiations process.
- 4] Technical evaluation of the quotes by scrutinizing the technical specification of the material as per Production/Users requirement.
- 5] Commercial evaluation of the quotes/offers by negotiation with vendor for best competitive rates.
- 6] Finalization of contract & payment terms & issuing purchase /Service orders with Management approval.
- 7] Coordination with vendor for timely supply of material at site. Ensuring the timely payment to vendors as per the Purchase order terms.
- 8]Well aware of SAP Business One module & using for Purchase transactions like PO creations, Pricing update etc.
Purchase Executive
SAINT-GOBAIN Abrasives
10.2020 - 04.2023
- 1] Overall Responsible for MRO, packing material, Safety, tooling, Services etc. for getting quote, Negotiations & finalization on pricing.
- 2] Responsible for material like Diamond Cutters, Paints, Oil & lubricant, etc.
- 3] Responsible for Emergency purchase/Cash Purchase follow-ups.
- 4] Development of alternate vendors for material & service.
- 5] Implementation of Digital purchasing in Bonded Division like RFX, E-Auction.
- 6] Handling GST & Vendor Payment Related issues.
- 7] Well aware of SAP implementations in MM Module.
Purchase Associate
Sadanand Engineering Works
11.2014 - 09.2020
- 1] Support for Floating Enquiry & Acquiring quotations as per requirement.
- 2] Data entry for quote comparison.
- 3] Data entry for Purchase Order creations.
- 4] Follow up for material.
- 5] Regular data processing in Tally.
Education
M.Com - Commerce
Mumbai University
01-2020
B.Com - Commerce
Mumbai University
01-2018
Skills
Negotiation Skills
Contract management
Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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LANGUAGES
Marathi
Hindi
English
Interests
Pune location
learning mindset
Developing a learning mindset by exploring new ideas, business trends, and self-improvement resources.
Accomplishments
- Saved company $[number] per year by creating improved vendor sourcing and negotiations procedures.
- Managed purchasing operations for [number] locations.
- Recruited and developed [number] new sales professionals.
- Reduced excess inventory by $[number] through improved purchasing and distribution procedures.
- Increased sales [number]% by developing new marketing initiatives.
Affiliations
- Nirankari Satsang
Timeline
Assistant Purchase Manager
Creative Group of industries
02.2024 - Current
Purchase Executive
R.K Lights Pvt limited (Radhika Opto electronic Ltd)
05.2023 - 02.2024
Purchase Executive
SAINT-GOBAIN Abrasives
10.2020 - 04.2023
Purchase Associate
Sadanand Engineering Works
11.2014 - 09.2020
B.Com - Commerce
Mumbai University
M.Com - Commerce
Mumbai University