Experienced Global Sourcing professional with a proven track record in SCM, Strategic Sourcing, and project-based procurement.
Seeking Sr. Manager-level roles in global sourcing and category management with a reputable organization. Over a decade of expertise in driving cost savings, optimizing supplier relationships, and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging skills to contribute to the success of a dynamic and forward-thinking company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sourcing Lead
Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration
11.2023 - Current
Managing Global Spend Portfolio of $910M, 500+ supplier & 42 sites.
Led end to end cost saving initiatives, identifying opportunities and driving implementation across RM categories ,achieving savings of 4.5% or 40Mn.
Defining category road map 5-3-1 year plan.
Driving sourcing best practices methods such as 7 steps of sourcing , PESTLE analysis, SWOT analysis, data driven negotiation plans,SRM.
Leading productivity targets via spend analytics , LPP,Cluster analysis,Cost vs Index,Price Arbitrage,Should costing,Make vs Buy.
Driving End to End Source to Contract based on defined category strategy/roadmap.
Driving Tail Spend Strategy of $140M for Steel fab.
Selected Highlights & Achievements :
Achieved productivity of $7M by conducting detailed spend analysis and market intelligence assessments.
Developed and executed category management and sourcing strategy by moving HCC parts to BCC resulted in $1M saving.
Tail Spend Management delivered $0.7M of $15M spend
Sr. Engineer – Strategic Sourcing - COE
Regal Rexnord Corporation
03.2021 - 11.2023
Managed Supplier Selection & Development across categories: Forging($6M), SS Coils ($2M), Casting ($2M), Machining ($2M), Stampings ($1M) for Global (95%) & Local (5%) Units.
Supported APQP, Global category managers for NPD & Localization
Selected Highlights & Achievements:
Developed 9 Suppliers in CY'21 across 6 categories as an strategic initiative for Dual sourcing.
Supplied SS201 grade RM – 500 MT coils to US & Mexico plant on time and ensure zero-line stoppage due to RM shortage (SS coils shortage in USA due to ATI mill shutdown).
Increased India Spend from $3M CY'20 to $5M CY'21 by identification of new projects from Global units, targeting to absorb $100K Saving.
Developed 2 Turning centers as an alternate source to China for USA units and targeting savings $200K also avoid single source dependency as risk mitigation.
Sr. Engineer – Group Procurement & SCM
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
11.2018 - 03.2020
Drive Strategic sourcing initiatives to procure 8000 MT/ Month steel(coil/plates), ensuring on-time delivery at optimum cost for quality product.
Supporting category management leads on large projects, with negotiation assistance, data analysis.
Keeping continuous watch on commodity market prices, Cost Analysis, Market intelligence for Price Monitoring to source strategically.
Coordination with Shipping lines/Airlines, CHA, freight forwarder, transporters, and allied business associates.
Selected Highlights & Achievements:
Inventory Reduction by 500 MT annually with attracted saving of 1Mn.
Drive grade standardization activity to leverage volume at the time of negotiation achieve 2-5% more reduction in cost from Top steel makers.
Most critical Sweden project with special grade completed on time & Customer has appreciated and awarded new project.
Purchase Executive
Neel Metals Product Ltd. (JBM Group)
11.2016 - 10.2018
Managing a total CAPEX of 20 Cr (Annual) for 2 Plants and Consumables Where delivering requirement as per SAP Requisition. Managing procurement of Capex, Opex for (NPC Machinery, Equipment's &Spares, Cutting tools, Abrasives, Pneumatic & Electric Tools), Tooling, IT hardware and software, Electrical, Facility, Utility, & Civil procurement for all infrastructure projects.
Establishing competitive price levels (backed by price comparison) Implementation of professional purchase methodologies
Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure timely delivery of materials/
Selected Highlights & Achievements:
Implement Min-Max inventory system to optimize working capital.
Received appreciation certificate from CMD within 1.5 yrs of working in sourcing.
Negotiated machining part rates,achieving significant cost savings.
Education
PGDM - Operations Management
NIRMA University
08-2018
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
RTU KOTA
01.2014
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Spend Analysis & Cost optimization
Procurement transformation & Process improvement
Contract Analysis & Negotiation
Project management & Delivery
Stakeholder Management
P2P Process Optimization
Advanced Excel & Power BI
Accomplishments
Best Team Award 2024.
Software
Autocad
Catia
Pro-E
Language Known
ENGLISH
Advanced (C1)
HINDI
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Elementary (A2)
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS :
Bronze medal in national table tennis championship.
Gold medal in state table tennis championship. 3rd position in robotics in neutron (MNIT) all India tech Fest.
Management Development program in SCM from Symbiosis.
Manager Development Program – Level 1 Certification completed with Outstanding grade.
Disclaimer
I declare that the above given information is correct to the best of my knowledge, and I am solely and fully responsible for any incorrect detail or inconsistency. Date: Place: Hyderabad