MAHESH NARAYAN PANDEY
Pratapgarh
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with over 14 years of experience in Paints & Chemicals industry, excelling in supplier negotiation and inventory management. Proven track record in reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic vendor development and data analysis. Adept at fostering strong relationships across departments to drive success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General manager Purchase
Sirca Paints India ltd
04.2022 - Current
- Led purchasing strategy for Sirca Paints India Ltd for 2 manufacturing facilities and 17 warehouses, optimizing supply chain operations.
- Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency.
- Negotiate price, terms and conditions with suppliers.
- Expertise in developing local vendors, reducing the cost of procurement of material.
- Evaluated and implemented Vendor Development Program.
- Prepared cost comparison of material pricing.
- More than 10 years of experience in various facets of procuring materials from national markets.
- Working closely with Manufacturing Units, Vendors, Transporter and QC team to improve operations and reduce cost.
- For Purchase management: Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan.
- Procurement of raw material from national market.
- Regular follow up with vendors, transporter and Plant for timely availability of RM/PM.
- Implemented inventory management systems to prevent over-stocking or out-of-stock situations, ensuring production continuity and optimising financial outcomes.
- Experienced with implementing systems of inventory management avoiding over-stocking or wastage.
- Monitor stock and inventory, on a regular basis.
- Communication and coordination with Transporter and Vendor, Production, and QC team.
- Recorded goods received in inventory management system.
- Prepared purchase requisitions and issued purchase orders to suppliers.
- Generated Goods Receipt Note (GRN) in SAP system.
- Issuing materials to production department as per requirement.
- Completed store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
- Developed annual budget, scheduled expenditures, analysed variances, and initiated corrective actions to align expenditures with financial goals.
- Compiled MIS report for managing director, summarising key performance metrics.
- Oversaw management of reports and documentation control to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Monitoring data management to keep accurate product and invoicing information from Vendors.
- Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff and logistic partners.
- Providing accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
- Calculated total costs associated with supply chain operations.
- Prepared debit and credit notes for financial transactions.
- Managed the process of inviting and allocating tenders for procurement.
- Liaison with the production department to maintain optimum inventory.
- Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills.
- Oversaw joint venture with Sirca SPA Italy, contributing to FY 25-26 turnover of 560 Cr and total purchase spend of 240 Cr.
- Developing reports on procurement and usage of material for top management.
- Developing reports on procurement and usage of material for top management.
Sr executive purchase
Esdee paints LTD
Mumbai
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Negotiated supplier contracts, securing advantageous pricing and terms to enhance procurement strategy.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with key vendors and stakeholders to support operational goals.
- Conducted market trend analysis to uncover sourcing opportunities for raw materials, driving competitive advantage.
- Produced high-performance coatings, ensuring compliance with ISO certifications to meet industry standards.
Purchase & Store Executive
Grauer& Weil India Ltd
Barotiwala, Himachal Pradesh
10.2011 - 12.2020
- Managed vendor relationships, securing timely delivery of high-quality materials.
- Developed strategic plans that improved operational efficiency and expanded market reach.
- Produced industrial paints and metal finishing chemicals, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001-2015 and ISO 14001-2015 standards to maintain quality and environmental responsibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop new products.
Education
Diploma - business management (DBM)
ISBM
Mumbai, MH01-2010
MBA - Supply Chain
Indian School of business management and administration (ISBM)
Mumbai01-2016
12th - Art
Allahabad Board - UP
Prayagraj, UP01-2010
10th - Math
Allahabad Board - UP
Prayagraj, UP01-2007
Skills
- Procurement strategies
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier negotiations
- Contract negotiation
- Contract management
- Vendor management
- Supplier performance evaluation
- Vendor development programs
- Cost analyses
- Cost analysis
- Budgeting
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Procurement planning
- Purchase requisitioning
- SAP
- SAP GRN processing
- ERP
- ERP proficiency
- Data analyses
- Supply chain management
- Warehouse coordination
- Cross functional liaison
- Strategic decision making
- Strategic planning
- Team development
- Negotiation
- Negotiation
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- Performance of the year 2023-2024
- Dhurandhar of the year 2025-26
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Father's Name: Late Sh. Ram Lakhan Pandey
Timeline
General manager Purchase
Sirca Paints India ltd
04.2022 - Current
Sr executive purchase
Esdee paints LTD
01.2021 - 03.2022
Purchase & Store Executive
Grauer& Weil India Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2020
Diploma - business management (DBM)
ISBM
MBA - Supply Chain
Indian School of business management and administration (ISBM)
12th - Art
Allahabad Board - UP
10th - Math
Allahabad Board - UP