RAJESH BHARDWAJ
New Delhi
Summary
To lead a strategic sourcing team and drive growth by optimizing supply chain effectiveness through cost efficiency, supplier management and operational excellence.
Dynamic professional with 26 years of experience in Supply Chain Management with expertise in New Product Development, Cost Reduction, Supplier Development, and Contract Negotiation. Strong strategic and analytical approach in sourcing, cost optimization, vendor collaboration, and procurement cycle management. Adept in manufacturing processes, defect correction, and team leadership. Effective communicator and team builder. Strong leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results-oriented decision-making. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, team motivation, and crisis resolution. Ability to mentor and develop teams, ensuring enhanced performance and operational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Merchandising Officer
M/S Building Paradise Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Spearheading Brand Onboarding for the Easy Build Retail Tech
- Platform
- A venture of M/S Kanodia Cements, for selling building construction material and Solutions
- Led on boarding of 60+ major brands
- Managed Brand relationship across 60+ companies across 8 Categories
- Concept Presentation & Margin negotiations with the Brands
- Listing of Brand and its offered Product range on Easy Build Portal
- Responsible for Overall Margin Management
- Successfully established Experience Center within scheduled Time frame
- Driving sales of high value items like Elevators, Glass and Marble
- Spearheading Brand Onboarding for the Easy Build Retail Tech
- Platform
- A venture of M/S Kanodia Cements, for selling building construction material and Solutions
Co-Promoter
M/S Itzel Bath India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Heading Plant Operations & New Business Development, for a bath fitting manufacturing unit
- Profit & Loss management
- Product Costing, BOM finalization
- Operational Cost Control and Inventory Management
- New Products inception and Development
- Achieved OEM Business growth, increasing monthly sales by 35%
- Reduced in house product rejection from 3% to 1.2%
- Heading Plant Operations & New Business Development, for a bath fitting manufacturing unit
Deputy General Manager
M/S HSIL Ltd.
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Heading Domestic Outsourcing, for Sanitaryware, Bath fittings and Allied Products
- Responsible for Outsourcing and new product development for all brands
- Proposing new innovative products for further introduction to product portfolio
- Co-ordination with cross functional teams to lead cost reduction projects
- Identifying, evaluating and developing New Suppliers
- Purchase Forecast and annual Budgeting
- Responsible for PO to Payment process
- Generated Net Savings of ₹28 Cr (6.30% of annual purchase cost)
- Developed and introduced 60+ new products and 4 faucet ranges
- Heading Domestic Outsourcing, for Sanitaryware, Bath fittings and Allied Products
Assistant General Manager
M/S Kajaria Bathware Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Heading Commercial function M/S Kajaria Bathware Pvt
- Ltd
- (Kajaria Group)
- A green field project for manufacturing Faucets for all applications
- Oversaw Sourcing, Logistics, warehouse and dispatch management
- Price negotiations and finalization
- Cost optimization and Supplier relation management
- Development, Finalization, Planning & Procurement of products from China
- New Suppliers introduction and approvals
- Preparing and controlling the Annual Budget
- Purchasing of CAPEX and Special Purpose items, its monitoring and closure
- Dispatch planning and distribution
- Inventory Analysis & Control – Raw material and finished goods
- Negotiating and finalization of Annual Service Contracts
- Introduced - 3 new Faucet ranges, 32 Shower and 36 allied products in under 3 months
- Led procurement of Plant machinery
- Implemented ISO-Compliant Systems
- Heading Commercial function M/S Kajaria Bathware Pvt
- Ltd
- (Kajaria Group)
- A green field project for manufacturing Faucets for all applications
Senior Manager
M/S Roca Bathroom Products Pvt. Ltd.
05.2009 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Associated with M/S ROCA Bathroom Products Pvt
- Ltd
- A Spanish MNC and world leaders in sanitary ware industry, bathroom products & bathroom solutions
- Responsible for Sourcing, Development & procurement from Domestic and Overseas
- Identifying New Sources and collaborating for business possibilities
- Price Negotiation & finalization for new products
- Working in close coordination with Product Managers - understanding and analyzing the market needs, competition and developing / proposing right product at right cost
- Coordination with QA function for Validation and approval of new product
- Purchasing of CAPEX and Special Purpose items
- Identify prospective areas for Value engineering projects and its execution
- Indigenization of Imported products
- Developed and introduced 74 new products
- Achieved direct net savings of ₹18 million over three years
- Led Plant Expansion for the Faucets division
- 100% compliance of systems during External Financial & Quality Audits
- Associated with M/S ROCA Bathroom Products Pvt
- Ltd
- A Spanish MNC and world leaders in sanitary ware industry, bathroom products & bathroom solutions
Deputy Manager
M/S Rieter Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Headed Purchase function for a Switzerland based MNC functioning as per ISO/TS16949:2002 & ISO: 14001 guidelines
- A green field project for manufacturing NVH Products for Automobile Sector
- Led end-to-end procurement, Imports and Logistics
- Negotiating, Finalizing and Ordering of all CAPEX items (Machineries, Electricals LT & HT Contract, Air, Water & Oil Pipe lines, DG Sets, Compressors, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Civil Contract, Roofing etc.)
- Identifying & finalization of Services providers for Installation and Commissioning of plant & machineries, CHA, Transporter, Canteen, Security etc
- Alternate Supplier Development for Localization of Imported RM
- Implementation of Internal/External Quality & Environment Systems
- Completed plant Commissioning within 8 months, saving ₹25 million
- Headed Purchase function for a Switzerland based MNC functioning as per ISO/TS16949:2002 & ISO: 14001 guidelines
- A green field project for manufacturing NVH Products for Automobile Sector
Senior Officer
M/S Goodyear India Ltd.
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Worked with M/S Goodyear India Ltd
- Ballabgarh, an American MNC working functioning under ISO/TS 16949:2002 & ISO: 14001 norms and leading manufacturers of Farm, Truck, LCV and Passenger Car Tires & Tubes
- Planning, Scheduling, Tracking & Procurement of various local & imported raw material primarily Rubber, Chemicals & Petroleum Products for Tyre, Tube & Flap manufacturing
- Managed Outsourcing of Tube, Flaps & Cements
- Responsible for RM Stock availability at Vendor, Monthly Stock reconciliation, Price Working, Purchase Orders etc
- Responsible for Internal/External Quality & Environment Audits
- Cost Savings by Inventory Control, Prebuy, E-Bidding and Approval of alternate sources
- Ensured Zero Production losses due to material unavailability
- Reduced Premium freight for Imports to Zero
- Worked with M/S Goodyear India Ltd
- Ballabgarh, an American MNC working functioning under ISO/TS 16949:2002 & ISO: 14001 norms and leading manufacturers of Farm, Truck, LCV and Passenger Car Tires & Tubes
Senior Engineer
M/S Pranav Vikas India Ltd.
04.2000 - 04.2005
- Company Overview: Worked with a joint venture of Sanden Corporation, Japan - manufacturing Parallel Flow Condenser, Evaporator, Radiator, Oil coolers for Automobile Industry
- Planning and procurement of Raw material, components, consumable, hardware & packing
- Development of various sheet metal, rubber components and packaging
- Development of forgings and welded assemblies
- Conducting production trial run for developed components
- Document and Data maintenance as per ISO/TS 16949:2002
- Implementation and Improvement of systems at vendor end and conducting PPAP
- Vendor Performance Monitoring & Compilation of Vendor Ratings
- Developed and approved 145+ new components for 11 automotive models
- Worked with a joint venture of Sanden Corporation, Japan - manufacturing Parallel Flow Condenser, Evaporator, Radiator, Oil coolers for Automobile Industry
Engineer
M/S Indo Widecom International Ltd.
07.1997 - 03.2000
- Company Overview: A Canadian MNC, engaged in manufacturing of Scanner, Plotter and other Facsimile machines
- Co-ordination with vendors
- Development of sheet metal components and assemblies
- Procuring of components as per scheduled planning
- Planning and ordering of imported components
- A Canadian MNC, engaged in manufacturing of Scanner, Plotter and other Facsimile machines
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical
University of Pune
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- New Product Development
- Cost Optimization & Budgeting
- Supplier Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Oversight
- Manufacturing Workflow Enhancement
- Defect Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Achieved on boarding and listing of 60+ brands through effectively helping with brand relationship.[Task].
Languages
English
Hindi
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Late Mr. H.B. Sharma
- Date of Birth: 04/07/73
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Chief Merchandising Officer
M/S Building Paradise Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - 11.2024
Co-Promoter
M/S Itzel Bath India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 11.2022
Deputy General Manager
M/S HSIL Ltd.
11.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant General Manager
M/S Kajaria Bathware Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 10.2018
Senior Manager
M/S Roca Bathroom Products Pvt. Ltd.
05.2009 - 01.2015
Deputy Manager
M/S Rieter Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Officer
M/S Goodyear India Ltd.
05.2005 - 01.2008
Senior Engineer
M/S Pranav Vikas India Ltd.
04.2000 - 04.2005
Engineer
M/S Indo Widecom International Ltd.
07.1997 - 03.2000
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical
University of Pune
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