Prajyot Patil
Buyer II
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive, aerospace and semiconductor industry with 7+ Years of experience. Skilled in Supply Chain Development and Management, P2P, Global Sourcing , Supplier Relationship Management, and Purchasing. Strong purchasing professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Mechanical Engineering from Gogte Institute of Technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Buyer II
Applied Materials
Bengaluru
05.2020 - Current
- Analysis of the impact of material Obsolescence within upstream supply chain
- Collaboration with cross function/cross BU teams to identify and implement solutions for obsolete components (ECR,ECO,ESW etc.)
- Work with Project/Program managers for Customer Qualifications
- Secure stocks using Last Time Buy, Supplier Contract etc
- Monitor Stocks and consumption of obsolete items with risk based cadences
- Analyzed buying history and shortages to determine best method of procurement.
- Work on multiple projects across silos and BU's within AMAT
- Manage the excess inventory post ECO by sellbacks and other disposition activities to minimize the financial risks.
- Assessed quality of stock received to report and escalate discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Updated inventory to maintain appropriate levels of stock.
- Scrutinized bid quotations for factors such as terms and conditions, price, delivery and quality control.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
Supply Chain Engineer
Aequs Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for Raw Materials procurement including Aerospace grade Aluminium Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Steel and Inconel
- Supplier Managed - All Metal Services India, thyssenkrupp Aerospace India, Bikar Metalle GmbH, Vsmpo Tirus GmbH, ALCOA, Alleris Corp, AMAG AG.
- Managing Global Supply Chain for Raw Materials and working on projects for esteemed customers such as Airbus, Premium Aerotek GmbH, Boeing Commercial Aircraft, UTAS Collins, Spirit, SAAB, Fokker GKN, Honeywell, SABCA to name a few
- Total Purchase Volume of 10M USD.
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
- Led commodity-related quality control issues, correcting functional issues stemming from problematic components.
- Resolved supplier quality control issues through collaboration with third-party leadership.
Buyer
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited
Bengaluru
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Sourcing and Procurement function within Bosch Global and Bosch India for Electro Mechanical Sub-Assemblies , RAW Materials (Steel Flat & Drawn products)
- Total Purchase Volume of 16M EUR
- Vendor Management, Supplier Risk Evaluation, RPP Projects, Localization and resourcing ECR projects
- Attended Nego Basics and advanced training organized by 6cubes
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Attended Nego Camp – A brainstorming event where actual Negotiations are held with suppliers by using the ideas pitched by attending Bosch employees
- Some of my Duties and Responsibilities: - Manage tasks of Multi-level networks and cross functional projects, be it new Product or Engineering change
- Be a Champion of Cost saving projects, either by opting for zero based costing or initiating product localization projects
- Use business objectives and engineering analysis to define overall timelines for projects
- Build consensus on schedules based on engineering product manager
- Technical support function and vendor development team inputs
- Ensure cross-functional team performance to meet the schedule via regular cadence of progress review using task board and daily standups
- Work in collaboration with Technical support team, Supplier Quality, Vendor
- Development team to ensure best practices are flown down and adhered to at vendor level
- Ensure Quarterly Cost savings report and track wrt plan.
Junior Associate
Lufthansa Technik
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Single component Maintenance Sales and Service
- Sale, Loan and Exchange offers for serialized and rotables
- Provide TAT and MRO quotes for contracted and non-contracted
- Provided product price information to customers.
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Monitored customer service metrics and performance indicators to identify areas of opportunity.
Junior Buyer
Bosch India
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Joined under National Employment Enhancement Mission(NEEM) Trainee under skills development Mission by Govt of India
- Regional Buyer for Labels and Packaging Material, Bosch China
- Assisting Lead Sourcing Buyers with Strategy Planning, Contract
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Worked on TOMAS- Tool Management System to monitor tools in supplier’s custody
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Worked on maintenance of SRM Platform
- Conducted Environment and Health Safety Audit’s (N93A12) for ABE53 suppliers
- Participated in NEGO CAMP INDIA 2016
- Carried out Machine Hour Rate calculations on electro-mechanical components for Sourcing Decisions
- Visited various suppliers to get the know-how of manufacturing and production processes.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Gogte Institute of Technology
Belgaum 09.2011 - 06.2015
Certificate Program - Program Management
University of California, Haas School of Business
06.2022 - 10.2022
Skills
Problem Solvingundefined
Timeline
Certificate Program - Program Management
University of California, Haas School of Business
06.2022 - 10.2022
Buyer II
Applied Materials
05.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Engineer
Aequs Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 04.2020
Buyer
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited
01.2018 - 01.2019
Junior Associate
Lufthansa Technik
07.2017 - 12.2017
Junior Buyer
Bosch India
01.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Gogte Institute of Technology
09.2011 - 06.2015