

Accomplished Sr. Engineer with a proven track record in procurement and sourcing at Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd., adept in leveraging SAP/Oracle ERP for efficient procure-to-pay processes. Expert in global sourcing and vendor management, I have significantly enhanced supplier performance and cost savings through strategic negotiation and inventory control. Skilled in BOM management and material requirement planning, my approach has consistently delivered impactful results.
• Excellent at implementing the procure-to-pay process by using Oracle.
• Request for Quotation, Purchase Request, Purchase order.
• Handling the end-to-end procurement process for different projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Keep the project schedule updated, manage project risks and issues, and review and approve deliverables.
• Negotiating with vendors for price and commercial parameters.
• Vendor development & evaluation through the application of ISO tools.
• Regular supplier visits in domestic market to manage vendor performance.
• New vendor sourcing for competitive sourcing.
• JIT/DOL implementation for inventory reduction & quality improvements.
• Co-ordination of kick-off meetings, internal team meetings, and sub-ordinate Development Meetings, etc.
• Follow-up with suppliers to obtain quotations for new products & evaluate them as per lead time, pricing, and other terms & conditions.
• Negotiated favorable terms and agreements with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards were met consistently.
• Coordinating with vendors for the actual delivery status of the material and resolving purchasing
issues with supplier.
• On-time completion of the Open Purchase Order Report and Shortage Report for review.
• Coordinate with the internal business partner and supplier for purchase order changes.
• Vendor development & management
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to drive cost savings and improve overall supplier performance.
• Analyzed market trends and industry data to make informed purchasing decisions that aligned with company goals and budgets.
• Implemented cost-saving strategies by sourcing new suppliers, conducting competitive bids, and leveraging volume discounts.
• Involved in Supplier Localization Activity.
• Global sourcing
• Idle Time - Daily Reporting, Supplier Debit Management, and Idle Time Rate Revision.
• Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Activity at the Supplier End: Supplier Audit, Reporting and monitoring.
• Supplier registration, Profile change request review and approval.
• Keep tracking on MPA (Master Purchase Agreement) contract files and information accessible by sorting and filing documents and use them as reference for the future.
• Interacting with Purchase, Production, and Quality Departments & Vendors for resolution of quality issues and better communication.
• Procurement of raw materials, bought items, and outsourcing plans for machining items.
• In charge of inward, in-process, and finished material inspection.
• Arranging the SOP & inspection parameters for new products & customers.
• Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources (i.e. PPAP, CAPA, APQP)
• Develop and submit PPAP documents for new product launches to meet customer requirements.
• Resolving quality issues in parts by using error-proof techniques like CAPA.
• Arranging quotations for outsourcing services like machining, grinding, milling, plating, etc.
• Developing long-term relationships with suppliers, managing day-to-day supplier performance, and ensuring to meet quality, cost & delivery norms.