Seasoned procurement specialist from M/s Garware Technical Fibres Ltd, adept in vendor evaluation and supplier relationship management. Excelled in strategic purchasing plans, achieving a 20% savings target, and enhancing team performance. Demonstrates strong professional communication and operations management skills, ensuring cost-effective procurement and supplier excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Purchase
M/s Garware Technical Fibres Ltd
Pune
09.2010 - 07.2011
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. It is one of India’s leading players in the technical textiles sector.
Handling the procurement of Cu wire, SS wire, plastic tubes, foldable boxes, bobbins, steel items for production, extrusion, doubling, braiding machine spares, all types of steel bars, structural steel items, hardware items, cranes, stackers, forklift spares, capital SPM machines, pumps, utility compressors, and their spares, and rental DG sets.
Procurement from 150+ vendors for various categories of items.
Achieving saving targets by identifying/developing alternate sources , value engineering, and spread improvement by doing by offline negotiations/ reverse auctions for high-spend items. Monitoring savings on a monthly basis
Achieved a savings target of 20 lacs for FY 23-24.
Co-ordination and effective communication with suppliers and internal customers in day-to-day activity.
Monthly MIS reports and other reports are prepared as per management requirements.
Internal Customer Service – Weekly meeting with users, and feedback to users on pending material twice a month.
Releasing orders within a 7-day target for production, packing items, and 15 days for maintenance items.
Keeping up-to-date data for periodic ISO audits.
Evaluated supplier performance against established criteria and recommended changes as needed.
Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
Monitored purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Analyzed market trends to determine optimal pricing levels for products or services purchased.
Provided support in resolving vendor disputes regarding payment issues or product quality problems.
Prepared and presented reports on purchasing activities and cost analysis for upper management.
Resolved discrepancies between invoices received from vendors versus original purchase orders issued by the company.
Managed supplier relationships to ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and conditions.
Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Managed and mentored purchasing department staff to enhance team performance.
Managed vendor relationships through regular communication and feedback sessions.
Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
Conducted performance evaluation of suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Identified and realized cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and procurement optimization.
Assistant Manager Purchase
Windals Auto Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
09.2010 - Current
Company Overview: One of the leading companies in the manufacturing of auto components and assemblies, i.e.
RA Beam Assembly, Kit Assembly for Tata Motors, and Bell Crank Lever Assembly, Front Axle Assembly for Mahindra, Eicher, and other allied products such as Clutch Release Yoke and Clutch Release Fork, mainly for M/s Tata Motors Ltd and M/s Mahindra Navistar Ltd.
We also manufacture WW Axle Beams for Cararo India Ltd, Steering Arms, Tie Rods LH and RH for Mahindra Vehicles, etc.
Supervising the overall procurement of all bought-out and fixed assets, consumable items for the manufacturing of front axle assembly, and dead axle parts of Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Vendor development of all brought items, and consumables.
Finalizing the specifications of materials and establishing quality and quantity limits for effective inventory control and reducing wastage.
Timely procurement of production items, like forgings, bought-out assembly parts, bought-out items for the bell crank lever assembly, RA beam assembly, and kit assembly, to ensure the smooth execution of production.
One of the leading companies in the manufacturing of auto components and assemblies, i.e.
RA Beam Assembly, Kit Assembly for Tata Motors, and Bell Crank Lever Assembly, Front Axle Assembly for Mahindra, Eicher, and other allied products such as Clutch Release Yoke and Clutch Release Fork, mainly for M/s Tata Motors Ltd and M/s Mahindra Navistar Ltd.
We also manufacture WW Axle Beams for Cararo India Ltd, Steering Arms, Tie Rods LH and RH for Mahindra Vehicles, etc.
Sr.Engineer –Purchase
Mahindra Engineering and Chemical Products Limited
Pimpri
07.2008 - 12.2009
Company Overview: It is ISO 9001:2000 company, subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Group and one of the leading company in the manufacturing of Material Handling Equipments mainly chain conveyors e.g
Bucket Elevators, Flow Conveyors, Drag Chain Conveyors, Apron Feeders, Air Slides, Belt & Screw Conveyors, Unit material handling like Car handling in Paint Shop, etc
Supervising the entire operations for cost-effective procurement of raw materials like steel plates, sheets, structural steel, round bars, and forged chain links, and brought items like sprockets, foundation bolts, keys, tap screws, and tail wheels, paints, hardware, packing material, maintenance, and consumable items.
Finalizing the specifications of materials and establishing quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control and reducing wastages
Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the production targets
Subcontracting material for induction hardening, and machining of different component like Shafts, Guide Rollers, Spacers, Tail Bearings
Ensuring inspection of raw materials, work orders, updating, and timely release of POs. Formulating the budgets for timely procurement of raw materials and cost analysis to ensure the smooth execution of projects.
Ensuring optimum inventory levels for achieving cost savings, without hampering the project process, and preparing reports for the same.
Managing purchase activities, conducting joint studies with various end users for the technical evaluation of various suppliers, and developing various negotiation strategies for discussion with suppliers.
It is an ISO 9001:2000 company, a subsidiary of the Mahindra & Mahindra Group, and one of the leading companies in the manufacturing of material handling equipment, mainly chain conveyors, e.g.
Bucket elevators, flow conveyors, drag chain conveyors, apron feeders, air slides, belt and screw conveyors, and unit material handling, such as car handling in the paint shop, etc.
Sr.Engineer –II Raw Material
Force Motores Ltd
Akurdi
06.2006 - 06.2008
Company Overview: One of the leading Indian OEM manufacturing company for LCV & UV (Tractors, Travellers, Three wheelers)
Spearheading entire operations for cost effective procurement of raw materials H.R
Sheets And CRCA Steel Sheets in various sizes, grades & thickness i.e
D Grade quality, EDD Grade Quality & “IF “Grade Quality required for entire vehicles production at Akurdi Plant & Pithampur Plant
Floating Enquires for CRCA & HR sheets requirement on quarterly basis by considering Production plan & inventory status
Monitoring compliance of delivery schedules for pilot lots/ bulk supplies from the vendors
Verification of raw material thru QC dept
Routine
Visit to vendors with QC representative for checking facilities, quality records, process sequence make available the information about weekly / next day material shortage forecast and resolve day to day problem shooting regarding the received material or hold material in production process
Daily correspondence with suppliers through e-mail for various issues like material shortages, quality problems, short supply quantity & daily follow up for just in time delivery of material
Monitoring material wastage in case of urgency & suggest the alternate proposal duly approved through the H.O.D
For smooth execution of Production
Work on SAP – MM Module for various materials transactions like stock overview, RCIA confirmation, Preparation & realising of purchase orders, purchase order amendment for quantity
Discrepancies issues of physical & system stocks
Monitoring & controlling inventory cost by using off cut blanks/off cut strips for development, trial items & Plant maintenance items
Using of non moving, slow moving sizes by suggesting alternate proposals
One of the leading Indian OEM manufacturing company for LCV & UV (Tractors, Travellers, Three wheelers)
Purchase Engineer
LUBRICARE PVT LTD
Bhosari
11.1995 - 06.2006
Company Overview: One of the leading Company in Mfg
Of Lub Oil Pumps, Engine Cooling Water Pumps for Cummins India, Bharat Earth Movers, Kirloskar Pneumatics & Complete Parts Ltd, UK
& Vibration Dampers & Couplings of marine engines for Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
Analysing and decision making for purchasing of raw materials, Procurement of C.I
Castings for Pumps components, Forgings, other finished/semi-finished parts, Hardware’s and consumables items etc
Negotiation of Price and Terms with Vendors in Coordination with Manager Materials
Vendor development activity for various types of castings & machining components in alloy steel bars sending outsides for processing like Turning, Milling, Thread rolling, Heat treatment, Blackodizing, Grinding, and Milling etc
Day to day follow-up with vendors to achieve schedules for monthly target
Effectively involved in total development activity of new pumps development, in co-ordination with technical director as per the customer’s requirement
Feasibility study of pumps & components in the scope
Study the drawings & samples pump for quotation, reduce material cost & machining cost by modification in patterns
Vendor assessment for foundries & subcontractors
Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the production targets
Maintaining safety stock of critical components
Developing long-term partnerships with suppliers; managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms
One of the leading Company in Mfg
Of Lub Oil Pumps, Engine Cooling Water Pumps for Cummins India, Bharat Earth Movers, Kirloskar Pneumatics & Complete Parts Ltd, UK
& Vibration Dampers & Couplings of marine engines for Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
Jr.Procurement Engineer
Rifox Engineering India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
10.1994 - 08.1995
Company Overview: Company in Mfg
Of Stem Traps, Plate Heat Exchangers which is located at Sutarwadi, Tal.Mulshi, Pune
Handling sourcing through identification of cost effective suppliers for procurement with an aim of improving quality & reliability
Preparation procurement schedule as per production plan
Procurement Bought-out & consumables components & development of new Sources for casting components
To give necessary help and solve vendor problems to ensure material flow & Quality improvements
Company in Mfg
Of Stem Traps, Plate Heat Exchangers which is located at Sutarwadi, Tal.Mulshi, Pune
Education
Masters in Management Studies - Supply Chain Management
Pune University
01.2016
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Supply Chain Management
Pune University
01.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic Ratnagiri
01.1992
Skills
Procurement planning
Vendor evaluation
Supplier relationship management
Material requirement planning
Cost analysis
Professional communication skills
Bidding processes
Document preparation
Total cost of ownership
Cost reduction
Operations management
Price negotiation
Budget management
E-procurement systems
Trend analysis
Purchase order management
Data analysis
Value engineering
Profile Snapshot
20, M/s Garware Technical Fibres Ltd, Sr. Executive – Purchase, 07/11, Master Degree in Management Studies in Supply Chain Management, Pune University, 2015-16, SAP 4.6, SAP 4.7 (MM Module), ERP System, Windows, MS Office, Internet, Cost Saving, Materials Management, Procurement, Vendor identification, Operations Management, Vendor Development, Relationship Management, Systems Implementation, MIS/ Documentation
Preferredlocations
Pune
Mumbai
Hobbies and Interests
Watch cricket
Listening to Music
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Purchase
M/s Garware Technical Fibres Ltd
09.2010 - 07.2011
Assistant Manager Purchase
Windals Auto Pvt. Ltd.
09.2010 - Current
Sr.Engineer –Purchase
Mahindra Engineering and Chemical Products Limited
07.2008 - 12.2009
Sr.Engineer –II Raw Material
Force Motores Ltd
06.2006 - 06.2008
Purchase Engineer
LUBRICARE PVT LTD
11.1995 - 06.2006
Jr.Procurement Engineer
Rifox Engineering India Pvt. Ltd
10.1994 - 08.1995
Masters in Management Studies - Supply Chain Management
Pune University
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Supply Chain Management