Dynamic and results-driven sourcing professional with 12+ years of expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier management. Proven ability to streamline operations and drive vendor excellence. Adept at risk management, alternate sourcing, and project management with extensive experience in commodities such as plastics, brass, zinc, and stainless steel.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals to ensure supplier capability and capacity for current and future requirements.
• Lead annual cost reduction initiatives through VA/VE, benchmarking, elections, and negotiations.
• Conduct 4 successful eAuctions in FY'24, achieving competitive pricing and significant cost savings.
• Minimize single-source dependency by introducing alternate suppliers, ensuring supply chain security and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee spend analysis and annual procurement planning (APOP) to track budgets, optimize supplier performance, and forecast savings.
• Conduct internal procurement audits to ensure compliance with company policies and standards, minimizing risk and improving processes.
• Manage procurement of key commodities like plastics, stainless steel, zinc, brass, and PVD with a focus on supplier consolidation.
• Maintain a 95%+ supply adherence rate, ensuring on-time material availability to avoid monthly sales loss.
• Supervise multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Improve supplier relationships by consolidating vendors and aligning mutual growth objectives.
• Executed value engineering projects to meet cost-saving targets and enhanced product localization efforts.
• Localized 90% of an imported product model, contributing to 40% of total sales in the segment.
• Developed and negotiated cost-effective supplier agreements using tools like ZBC and benchmarking analysis.
• Sourced new vendors for domestic manufacturing, reducing lead times and improving supply chain flexibility.
• Partnered with marketing teams to introduce new products and expand the existing portfolio, addressing portfolio gaps.
• Coordinated with international and domestic suppliers to meet marketing demands and product launch timelines.
Strategic Sourcing & Cost OptimizationProven Negotiation Skills with Demonstrated Success in Driving Cost SavingsVendor Development & Supplier ManagementSpend Analysis & Procurement PlanningProject Management & Risk MitigationSAP, SRM, and Advanced MS ExcelCross-Functional Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills
• Delivered cost savings of ₹3+ Cr in FY'24 through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Conducted 4 successful eAuctions, achieving competitive pricing and operational efficiency.