Ravindra Kewat
Vadodara
Summary
Accomplished Purchase Manager with extensive experience at Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd., specializing in strategic sourcing and cost management. Proven track record in optimizing supply chains and vendor relationships, driving significant cost reductions while enhancing procurement processes. Adept at data analysis and contract negotiation, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct and Indirect Purchase Manager
Shaily Engineering Plastic Limited
Vaddodara
11.2023 - Current
- Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials (e.g., Raw Material (Resin - Medical grade), Master Batches, sterile packaging, Bought out device components, Packaging material) and indirect categories (e.g., Engineering consumables, cleanroom supplies, IT systems, facility services, Production, Admin & Lab Consumables).
- With proven expertise in global sourcing and import management (handling ~45-50% of materials from international markets), I have successfully built resilient supply chains that ensure uninterrupted production while optimizing costs.
- Trusted by leadership to lead critical sourcing initiatives, I work directly with the Director on financial approvals, planning, and long-term procurement strategy.
- Align procurement plans with PPC department manufacturing, and QC/QA regulatory timelines to support product lifecycle and market readiness.
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving and innovation opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Vendor Qualification: Select and qualify suppliers in accordance with GMP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure supplier audits, CAPAs, and documentation are up to date.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), deviation rates, and responsiveness.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes including RFQs, PO issuance, contract management, and invoice reconciliation.
- Optimize inventory levels to support lean manufacturing while ensuring availability of critical materials.
- Mitigate supply chain risks by developing dual sourcing strategies and maintaining business continuity plans.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements.
- Support audits and inspections by providing procurement documentation and supplier records.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, supplier negotiations, and demand consolidation.
- Track procurement KPIs and generate reports for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
- Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Trained purchasing team to assess vendor capabilities, develop sources and evaluate vendor performance.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
- Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular reviews, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
- Analyzed spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities across various categories and suppliers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on new product launches, coordinating purchasing activities accordingly.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with purchasing strategy.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Medical device Pharma Industry; manages material supply of RM, MB, BO & PM, Engineering, projects requirements and Supply Chain Management.
Manager - Purchase
Haldyn glass ltd.
Vadodara
04.2023 - Current
- Work with other departments and their HODs to identify, plan, and manage the resources needed to build and ensure an efficient supply chain management.
- Continuous analysis for cost comparison, technical & commercial evaluation, and standardization of end-to-end purchase/supply chain operations.
- Plan, create and maintain optimum inventories of materials in stores, on-site and at plant level.
- Cost optimization for inventory management for overall reduction in inventory cost and improving profitability of organization by implementing PPIC.
- Develop New Vendors in line with Sourcing Strategy and performing frequent performance evaluation of vendors.
- Reviewing supply strategies and capabilities, vendor background check for smooth operations and managing vendor relationship.
- Periodic review of performance evaluation of department subordinates and suggest areas of improvements.
- Process the purchase order against PR given from multiple users and plant heads.
- Coordination & continuous follow-ups with suppliers for pending orders on day-to-day basis with the help of daily tracking data generated through system report.
- Deal with suppliers' material queries, rejection & dispatch and payment query.
- Engineering Procurement Proficiency - All types of Plant and Maintenance consumable.
- Industrial Electrical Fittings and Fixtures (Cables, Lights, Circuit Breakers, MCBS, etc.)
- Pipe Fittings and Valves (MS, SS and GI).
- Lab and Clean Room Furniture (SS, Wooden, etc.)
- Instrumentation and Automation (Pressure gauges, Temperature sensor, Process recorders, Flow transmitter, etc.)
- Fortnightly procurement of Furnace Oil as per planned requirements.
- Document's verification related to products i.e., Test certificates, IS standards certificates, production evaluation certificates.
Manager - Purchase
Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Vadodara
12.2012 - 04.2023
- Analyzed spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities across various categories and suppliers.
- Work with other departments and their HODs to identify, plan, and manage the resources needed to build and ensure an efficient supply chain management.
- Continuous analysis for cost comparison, technical & commercial evaluation, and standardization of end-to-end purchase/supply chain operations.
- Plan, create and maintain optimum inventories of materials in stores, on-site and at plant level.
- Cost optimization for inventory management for overall reduction in inventory cost and improving profitability of organization by implementing PPIC.
- Develop New Vendors in line with Sourcing Strategy and performing frequent performance evaluation of vendors.
- Reviewing supply strategies and capabilities, vendor background check for smooth operations and managing vendor relationship.
- Periodic review of performance evaluation of department subordinates and suggest areas of improvements.
- E-Bidding process – Executing RFQs with TQ and CQ clearance in PRM 360 software.
- Expediting Purchase Order in SAP (MM Module) with agreed T&Cs till final acknowledgement from vendor.
- Process the purchase order against PR given from multiple users and plant heads.
- Coordination & continuous follow-ups with suppliers for pending orders on day-to-day basis with the help of daily tracking data generated through SAP report.
- Deal with suppliers' material queries, rejection & dispatch, and payment query.
- Planning with the logistics as per the requirement of material for pick up the material from suppliers or fixed contract with supplier.
- Finalizing ARC contracts from different item group i.e., Engineering, Housekeeping, Stationery, Consumables – Engineering, Safety, Lab Items etc. by thorough check of suppliers' eligibility and commercials.
- Fortune 500 Company
Purchase Assistant
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd.
12.2010 - 12.2012
Purchase Executive
Ameya Dyechem India Pvt Ltd.
06.2009 - 11.2010
Assistant Office
Omega Plasto Compound
Vadodara
04.2008 - 06.2009
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Financial Management
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara01.2008
High School Diploma -
SILVER OAK SCHEEL
VADODARA01.2005
GED -
SILVER OAK SCHOOL
VADODARA01.2003
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Management and Reduction
- Vendor and Supply Market Analysis
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Data Analysis
- Contract Negotiation and Management
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Procurement Process Management
- Inventory and Supply Chain Management
- Vendor relationship management
Certification
- Internal Auditor - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, 2023
- Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Accounting and Financial Management (Honours), Maharaja Sayajirao University, 2008
- H.S.C, 2005
- S.S.C, 2003
Languages
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Profile Url
https://bold.pro/my/ravindra%2Dkewat%2D230927221351/481r
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Udayraj Ramajor Kewat
- Date of Birth: 08/12/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Direct and Indirect Purchase Manager
Shaily Engineering Plastic Limited
11.2023 - Current
Manager - Purchase
Haldyn glass ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Manager - Purchase
Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
12.2012 - 04.2023
Purchase Assistant
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd.
12.2010 - 12.2012
Purchase Executive
Ameya Dyechem India Pvt Ltd.
06.2009 - 11.2010
Assistant Office
Omega Plasto Compound
04.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Financial Management
Maharaja Sayajirao University
High School Diploma -
SILVER OAK SCHEEL
GED -
SILVER OAK SCHOOL