Rohit Gopal Panaganti

Scope: Indirect procurement Manager for the INDIA Region, covering strategic categories such as Capex, and MRO.

Key Achievements:

• Managed an indirect procurement CAPEX spend of approximately INR 600 Cr + (USD 68 Mn $), ensuring optimal cost efficiency and completion of Greenfield KP project within 3 Years (Phase 4).
  Spearheaded the implementation of advanced procurement procedures, including E-auction, E-RFQ, and should-cost modeling, resulting in average cost savings of 8% across purchase categories.
• Developed and deployed MRO procurement strategy, contributing to a 10% cost savings reduction in delivery lead times.

Scope: Managed general procurement for the Head Office, Plant, and Regional Offices, with a key focus on the high-value Marketing Segment.

Key Achievements:

• Oversaw a substantial marketing segment spend, negotiating and establishing strategic SLAs and contracts for high-value procurements (exceeding 1 Cr each), optimizing vendor performance.
• Streamlined tail spend category and facilitated robust cross-stakeholder coordination for successful POSM (Point of Sale Material) implementation, contributing to a 28% faster campaign rollout.
• Managed online promotional activities and strategic media buying, achieving 11% cost efficiencies while maximizing reach and impact.

Scope: Managed end-to-end procurement of capital equipment (Capex), OEM spares, and service management for Interio, Appliances, and Locks divisions.

Key Achievements:

• Managed an annual Capex, OEM spares, and service procurement spend of up to 150 crores, consistently meeting budget and timeline targets.
• Developed and implemented robust SLAs, rate contracts, and AMCs with business partners, leading to an 11% improvement in vendor accountability and service delivery.
  Delivered comprehensive market analysis and strategic MIS presentations to top management, directly influencing budget allocation, and achieving an average of 14% savings on Capex projects.
• Pioneered the development of detailed cost models for both standard and non-standard equipment, resulting in an 11% cost optimization for capital expenditure projects.
• Led greenfield project procurement for the Khalapur Interio setup of capex : INR 190 crores (USD 25 mn), strategically procuring advanced systems, including AGV, ASRS, MES software, IT products, facility management, and Industry 4.0-compliant sheet metal and welding automation.
• Ensured stringent compliance with regulatory frameworks (EPCG, Municipal Corp, Excise, Safety, ESIC) across all capital equipment procurement activities.
  Mentored and developed new team members, fostering a learning environment focused on best-in-class capex procurement procedures.
• Successful establishment of procurement office procedures for new company initiatives (e.g., Innovation Cell, Coco Store, Mercury), ensuring efficient and compliant operations.

Scope:

• Managed procurement of critical bought-out components for process systems.
• Purchase planning, generating BOM from P&ID, engineering drawings. Inventory management.

Key Achievements:

• Managed the procurement of essential bought-out components, including pumps, valves, SS and MS fittings, instruments, and gauges.
• Achieved 18% cost savings through effective negotiation and strategic supplier selection for critical components, directly impacting project profitability.
  

• Implant trainee in Supply Chain Management.
• Procurement of raw materials for third-party (vendor aid) deliveries.
• Implementation of MRP and obsolescence control.
  Exposure to SAP R/3 Ver. 4.7.