Nikita Salve
Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Pune
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Professional with management & engineering background having 8+ years of experience managing categories and procurement processes. Eager to leverage management skills to drive growth and strategy enablement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
Aligned Automation Services Pvt Ltd
Pune
03.2022 - Current
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Incorporated benchmarking to drive value creation, internal growth and cost savings throughout supply chain.
- Collaborated with finance, procurement and operations leaders on global sourcing projects.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
Senior Consultant
Aligned Automation Services Pvt Ltd
Pune
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
- Streamlined key process for entire department by implementing method to improve efficiency.
- Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements.
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions.
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.
Buyer
Reliance Industries Ltd
Mumbai
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd
Surat
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Led a team of 15 technicians to ensure plant and equipment availability for newly commissioned Olefins plant having capacity of 140 KT per annum
- Contributed to creation and implementation of best maintenance practices to improve operational performance
- Developed Preventative Maintenance schedule, planned in missed maintenance activities, and lead the team to deliver effectively
- Managed systems and equipment data and maintained high levels of standards and accuracy
- Timely completion of pre-shutdown planning and scheduling activities in 10 annual shutdowns which involved cost tracking, effective manpower management and resource allocation keeping work safety at the highest priority
Education
MBA - General Management
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
Shillong, India 01.2020 - 03.2022
MBA - Operations Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
Distance Learning 10.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Instrumentation & Control
College of Engineering, Pune
Pune, India 08.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Extra-Curricular
- Member of Cultural, Sports and Hostel Committee at IIM, Shillong
- Organized events on International Women’s Day, Yoga Day etc
- Organized series of sessions on Inner Management through Meditation
- Active participation in volunteering for DOT center in Reliance Ind Ltd
- Active participation in the three Blood Donation Camp organized by Reliance Ind Ltd
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
Aligned Automation Services Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Senior Consultant
Aligned Automation Services Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2022
MBA - General Management
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
01.2020 - 03.2022
Buyer
Reliance Industries Ltd
05.2017 - 12.2019
MBA - Operations Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
10.2015 - 10.2017
Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd
07.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Instrumentation & Control
College of Engineering, Pune
08.2010 - 07.2014
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