RANJIT G. DHAVALE

German MNC specializing in centralized lubrication systems for cement, Steel industries energy, and Automobile sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct & Import Procurement: Managed end-to-end domestic procurement and import purchasing for raw materials, fabrications, castings, machining components, bearings, motors, pneumatics, and MRO supplies.
• Vendor Assessment & Sourcing Strategy: Sourced, evaluated, and onboarded alternative suppliers to guarantee competitive market pricing, mitigate risk, and maintain uninterrupted production supply.
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Governance: Executed and managed the full Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with internal authorization levels, client quotations, and commercial policies.
• Delivery & Quality Assurance: Expedited supplier deliveries to maintain high On-Time Delivery (OTD) rates, verified incoming shipments against technical specs, and managed Return-to-Vendor (RMA) processes for non-conforming goods.
• Cross-Functional & Sales Support: Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, and Technical teams to provide market-aligned cost estimations and resolve client technical inquiries.
• Reporting & ISO Audit Compliance: Generated monthly PO tracking and project progress reports while leading the purchasing department through ISO surveillance audits.

Key Achievements

• Delivered Annual Cost Savings: Generated INR 10M+ in cumulative annual savings through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and rate contracts.
• Localization & Import Substitution: Reduced component costs by 25% by developing domestic suppliers for imported pumps and distributors without compromising quality parameters.
• Value Engineering: Spearheaded the indigenous development of Wheel Flange Lubrication systems for local railways, achieving a 35% cost reduction.
• Inventory & Working Capital Optimization: Implemented Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) and negotiated favorable payment credit terms on FOR basis to reduce inventory carrying costs.
• ISO Certification: Successfully led the Procurement department in achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification and 2015 re-certification.

Responsible for all material procurement (Planning & Purchase) i.e., PPGI & PPGL coil sheet, chemicals
for PUF, Protection films, fabricated, Machining parts & Consumable items.
 Responsible for costing/ Estimation for project work and Responsible for Departmental ISO Activities.

Project-based engineering firm specializing in design, manufacturing, erection, and commissioning of cold rolling mills and steel processing lines across 3 SAP-enabled manufacturing plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Global & Domestic Sourcing (INR 30 Cr VOP): Spearheaded end-to-end procurement of Mechanical (materials, manufacturing, MRO) and Electrical commodities (equipment, systems, and turnkey services) with an annual Volume of Purchase of INR 10 Million.
• SAP ERP Execution & Multi-Site Sourcing: Executed purchasing workflows within SAP across 3 manufacturing plants and multiple project sites, consolidating material requirements to leverage volume discounts.
• Commercial Negotiation & Vendor Relations: Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and contract conditions with suppliers to build a cost-effective and competitive vendor network.
• Vendor Governance & Performance Audits: Conducted quarterly vendor performance reviews to evaluate quality, delivery adherence, and risk, driving continuous program profitability.
• suppliers, and regulatory authorities while maintaining strict compliance

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Established Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs): Negotiated rate contracts for standard bought-out items, securing stable long-term pricing and delivering a 15% cost saving against historical purchase baselines and budgets.
• Consolidated Demand & Demand Forecasting: Achieved an 8–10% reduction in ordering and holding costs by forecasting project material requirements and consolidating multi-project inventory demand.
• Spearheaded Value Engineering (5% Savings): Partnered with Design and Quality teams to evaluate and implement alternative, price-competitive materials without compromising product specifications.