NANDAN JOSHI
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader
Pune
Summary
Strategic Procurement and Sourcing professional with 15 years of experience in Automotive, Engineering, and R&D sectors. Manages significant procurement spend and CAPEX portfolios, specializing in R&D procurement, technology sourcing, supplier development, and global stakeholder engagement. Demonstrates expertise in budgeting, strategic planning, and infrastructure development for both greenfield and brownfield projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Strategic Procurement & Technology Sourcing (R&D;)
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Pune
10.2017 - Current
- Manage annual procurement spend exceeding 200 Crore across R&D;, engineering services, prototype development, technology sourcing and software procurement.
- Own CAPEX procurement portfolio exceeding 60 Crore for laboratories, testing facilities, advanced manufacturing technologies and engineering infrastructure.
- Lead budgeting, procurement planning and strategic sourcing initiatives supporting EV, ICE and future mobility programs.
- Lead procurement of software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, cloud-based platforms and AMC contracts.
- Drive supplier selection, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, contracting and supplier performance management.
- Lead procurement workstreams for greenfield EV laboratory projects including installation and commissioning of critical equipment.
- Manage strategic relationships with 100+ suppliers across engineering, manufacturing, testing and technology domains.
- Successfully managed procurement portfolio exceeding 200 Crore annually.
- Delivered strategic sourcing support for EV development infrastructure and advanced testing facilities.
- Established sourcing frameworks for technology, software and engineering services procurement.
- Supported international stakeholders across BATL, Barcelona and Thailand design operations.
Senior Engineer – Purchase & Vendor Development
Venus Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Managed procurement and vendor development for 125+ automation and engineering projects, enhancing project delivery.
- Developed and managed network of over 170 suppliers across mechanical, electrical, tooling, and fabrication categories, facilitating effective sourcing.
- Achieved consistent cost optimization through supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies.
- Developed 40+ strategic suppliers and special-process vendors, strengthening supply chain capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Production
University of Pune
2011
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
2008
Skills
R&D Procurement
Strategic Procurement & 5 Year Roadmap Development
Tech procurement
Software & SaaS Procurement
CAPEX Procurement
Supplier Risk Management
Category Management
Global Sourcing
EV Infrastructure Projects
SAP MM
Greenfield & Brownfield Project Procurement
Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Negotiation
Budgeting & Forecasting
AMC Management
Timeline
Manager – Strategic Procurement & Technology Sourcing (R&D;)
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
10.2017 - Current
Senior Engineer – Purchase & Vendor Development
Venus Automation Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Production
University of Pune
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Annual Spend Managed: 200+ Crore
- Annual CAPEX Portfolio: 60+ Crore
- Global Stakeholders: BATL, Barcelona Design Studio, Thailand Design Studio
- Domain Expertise: R&D; Procurement, EV Programs, Technology Sourcing, Software Procurement, Greenfield Projects
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
- Procurement strategy and governance for R&D; operations.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Quality and Project teams.
- Supplier capability development and risk mitigation.
- Budget ownership, spend governance and procurement planning.
- End-to-end project procurement from concept through commissioning.