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Rinku Sharma
Pathankot
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Varun Beverages Ltd & Marico Ltd, specializing in strategic vendor management and cost optimization. Achieved 12% annual savings through effective negotiation and implemented SAP Ariba for streamlined processes. Proven ability to foster supplier relationships and enhance operational efficiency, driving successful project outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Purchase Manager
Varun Beverages Ltd
Pathankot
10.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded corporate procurement operations for Spares and RMPM across multiple strategic manufacturing units, including the Pathankot (Punjab), Kathua (J&K), and Damtal (HP) plants of Varun Beverages Limited (RJ Corp), ensuring seamless supply chain integration and cost optimization.
- Managed procurement portfolio for engineering spares, MRO, and packaging (bottles, caps, labels, Adhesive bopp tapes, shrink film, carton), achieving 12% annual cost savings through global tenders and negotiations.
- Spearheaded end-to-end procurement processes for engineering spares (Pneumatic pipes & fittings, lubricants & greases, hydro-pneumatic, sensors, VFD, HMI, PLC, electrical & electronics fittings & hardware, bearing & coupling, hose pipes, gearboxes, Boiler & Steam Spares, RO & Water Treatment Plant Spares & chemicals, Cooling Tower & Chillers, Refrigeration & mech hardware) for production lines.Spares for Husky Injection Molding Machine, Krones Filler,Blowing, Labeller Capper, Dimac Shrink Wrapper, Tetra Machines, Sidel Filler, Capper, Sleever, Can Filler, Palletizer, Hand Pallets & Forklifts
- Spearheaded end-to-end procurement processes for raw materials (dairy flavors such as kesar badam, coffee, butterscotch rose, SMP, Pulps, like Guava, Mix fruit, litchi, Apple, concentrates, sweeteners), packaging (Preforms,closer, cans, labels, cartons, adhesive bopp tapes, shrink film).
- Led contract negotiations with key domestic and international suppliers, optimizing price, quality, and delivery terms, resulting in annual savings.
- Managed the procurement for critical capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, including new bottling line installations and facility expansions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to align procurement strategies with project requirements and timelines.
- Led procurement for two major greenfield & three brownfield expansion projects, sourcing CAPEX equipment and ensuring timely delivery, reducing project timelines by 2 months.
- Developed and implemented supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, on-time delivery), improving overall supplier reliability by 95%.
- Implemented a vendor performance management system, improving supplier reliability to 98% for critical raw materials.
- Negotiated annual contracts managing price volatility effectively.
- Negotiated key supplier contracts, achieving an average cost reduction of 15% and improving on-time delivery rates by 25% across critical materials.
- Collaborated with production and engineering teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and prevent line-crippling situations, ensuring seamless operations.
- Conducted regular market research and trend analysis to proactively identify potential supply chain risks and cost-saving opportunities, ensuring a resilient supply chain.
- Developed strategic partnerships with OEM suppliers & OEM distributors & channel partners, ensuring consistent quality, spares supply & service support to meet production volume.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key sugar, CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and Nitrogen (N2) suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and supply to meet production volume.
SR. PURCHASE OFFICER
MARICO LTD
Paonta Sahib
06.2011 - 09.2018
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes for raw materials and packaging, ensuring timely availability and support for production needs.
- Spearheaded procurement activities for engineering projects, including new equipment installations and plant upgrades, ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines.
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies for engineering spares and consumables, reducing annual expenditure by 10% through vendor consolidation.
- Led procurement for one major greenfield and one brownfield expansion project, sourcing CAPEX equipment and ensuring timely delivery, reducing project timeline
- Managed import supplies and logistics coordination, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and minimizing inventory holding costs.
- Streamlined the purchase order process using SAP MM module, reducing the requisition-to-order cycle time by 20%.
- Negotiated for best purchasing package in terms of quality, price, delivery & services, shelf life, warranty with suppliers.
- Awarded Best Procurement Officer for maintaining Inventory, 5S, ABC, FSN in engineering store in Marico.
- Saved 80 Lacs Rupees by identifying domestic vendors to supply material, which was earlier imported.
- Procured a machine with improved technology, increasing production by 50%.
- Revived old vendors supplying crucial material through effective database management, reducing vendor search time and enabling immediate production.
PURCHASE/STORE OFFICER
Johnson & Johnson
Baddi
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Issued purchase orders for engineering spares & components, tracked shipments for timely arrival.
- Conducted data analysis and reporting on procurement activities to support strategic decision-making.
- Maintained documentation of orders, invoices, and supplier contracts to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Education
DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Govt. Polytechnic College Hamirpur
Hamirpur06-2009
10+2 - SCIENCE
Govt. Boys Sen. Sec School Hamirpur
Dharmshala09-2006
10TH - Dharmshala
Govt. High School Kuthera
Dharmshala03-2003
BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar07-2026
Skills
- Project procurement management
- Strategic vendor sourcing and management
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost negotiation
- Bidding process management
- FMCG market analysis
- Supply chain optimization
- Risk mitigation
- Inventory quality assurance
- Cross-department collaboration
- Lean operational efficiency
- MS Office application skills
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/02/87
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Assistant Purchase Manager
Varun Beverages Ltd
10.2018 - Current
SR. PURCHASE OFFICER
MARICO LTD
06.2011 - 09.2018
PURCHASE/STORE OFFICER
Johnson & Johnson
07.2009 - 05.2011
DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Govt. Polytechnic College Hamirpur
10+2 - SCIENCE
Govt. Boys Sen. Sec School Hamirpur
10TH - Dharmshala
Govt. High School Kuthera
BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lovely Professional University