Mukul Pandya
Ahmedabad
Summary
Indirect Procurement Manager with over 9 years of expertise in MRO, IT, administrative, HR services, facilities, and Capex sourcing within the manufacturing and EV sectors. Demonstrated success in achieving €0.5M in annual savings, negotiating extended payment terms for 100+ suppliers, implementing procurement dashboards, leading AMC/ARC negotiations, and enhancing working capital. Skilled in SAP MM, Power BI, sourcing strategy, and supplier performance management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager-Strategic Sourcing (Indirect Procurement)
Matter Motors
Ahmedabad
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw sourcing and procurement of maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) materials, HR services, and IT requirements.
- Collaborated with plant managers to assess procurement needs, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Drove Above-the-Line (ATL) and Below-the-Line (BTL) promotional strategies in partnership with the marketing team, aligning with business objectives.
- Created a comprehensive procurement catalogue to standardize vendor selection across multiple categories.
- Achieved 20% savings in Microsoft Azure services and 25% in AWS through strategic negotiations and contract restructuring.
- Developed a procurement dashboard to monitor key performance indicators related to spend and vendor performance.
- Negotiated frame agreements with vendors, reducing repetitive purchases and ensuring stable pricing.
- Conducted market analysis and supplier assessments to mitigate risks and ensure supply continuity.
Executive- Indirect Procurement
Heubach Group
Vadodara
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Led indirect procurement for MRO and engineering items across four manufacturing facilities.
- Developed procurement strategies to enhance control over purchasing processes.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements, achieving 10% reduction in expenditures.
- Implemented cohesive procurement frameworks, fostering vendor partnerships to drive cost savings.
- Identified and selected suppliers, finalizing POs in compliance with procurement policies.
- Collaborated with Production, Engineering, and Project teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Extended payment terms for over 100 suppliers by 15 days to improve working capital cycle.
- Achieved total savings of 0.5 MEUR through major cost-saving initiatives in one year.
Associate- Spares Procurement
Trident Limited
Budhni
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed entire procurement process for MRO and spare parts, encompassing costing, RFQ, vendor selection, and account reconciliation for Trident Bedsheets division.
- Conducted techno-commercial evaluations and negotiations with vendors to secure long-term support at competitive costs.
- Established strategic partnerships with key suppliers, implementing VMI solutions to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce stockholding costs.
- Led system audits to identify improvement areas, assess procurement risks, and implement corrective actions for enhanced performance metrics.
- Oversaw annual purchases exceeding 11 crore from approximately 80 vendors, ensuring compliance with service and quality standards.
- Developed enduring partnerships with suppliers to consistently meet service, cost, and quality objectives.
- Utilized SAP system for material requirements planning, RFQ issuance, price approvals, and purchase order creation.
Executive Engineer
Pinnacle Infotech Solution
Jaipur
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Served as executive engineer specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Contributed to 'MSHERIED Downtown, Doha' city project featuring multistory buildings.
- Awarded Best Client Choice Award for exceptional performance on high-profile U.S. project.
- Utilized advanced BIM techniques to enhance planning and design efficiency in AEC projects.
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology (SKIT)
Jaipur06.2017
Intermediate - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Rawat Sr. Sec. School
Jaipur05.2013
Matriculation -
Vikas Sr. Sec. School (State Board)
Jaipur05.2011
Skills
- Procurement and negotiation
- Vendor management
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Supplier relationship management
- SAP MM expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Dynamics 365 knowledge
- Power BI analytics
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical thinking capabilities
- Relationship building strategies
- Conflict resolution expertise
Certification
- Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology, 05/01/13
- Summer Internship with NEI, Jaipur, 05/01/16
- Vocational Training under the National Apprentice Training Scheme, 07/01/18
- Management Consulting at the Corporate Institute, 06/01/23
- Advanced Excel and Power Query, 04/01/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Chess
- Gym & Exercise
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/02/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Deputy Manager-Strategic Sourcing (Indirect Procurement)
Matter Motors
12.2024 - Current
Executive- Indirect Procurement
Heubach Group
03.2023 - 11.2024
Associate- Spares Procurement
Trident Limited
02.2019 - 03.2023
Executive Engineer
Pinnacle Infotech Solution
06.2017 - 12.2018
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology (SKIT)
Intermediate - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Rawat Sr. Sec. School
Matriculation -
Vikas Sr. Sec. School (State Board)