Sachin R Gowda
Senior Purchase Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic planning and efficient operations. Committed to continuous learning and applying industry knowledge to foster growth for the organization and personal development. Proven ability to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and contribute to team objectives in fast-paced environments. Eager to leverage expertise in supply chain dynamics to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Engineer – Purchase
Mivin Engg Technologies Pvt Ltd, Rexroth – A Bosch Company
01.2021 - Current
- Strategic & Core Procurement Functions
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure optimal supplier selection and efficiency.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors for sustainable sourcing.
- Conduct supplier risk assessments to ensure supply continuity and compliance.
- Perform vendor analysis, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
- Establish long-term, flexible supplier partnerships aligned with market demands.
- Negotiate commercial terms to secure optimal pricing, payment terms, and service conditions, delivering measurable cost savings.
- Establish long-term pricing agreements and rate contracts, including Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs).
- Lead business process outsourcing initiatives for operational efficiency.
- Procurement Category Ownership
- Manage procurement across commodities such as MRO, HR services, financial services, production materials, and HSE services.
- Act as key stakeholder for all service contracts, indirect procurement, and purchasing.
- Handle procurement of electrical, mechanical, IT, and safety equipment.
- Manage sourcing of machinery, capital equipment, maintenance materials, and facility consumables.
- Procure tooling and fixtures required for production operations.
- Operational & Performance Management
- Drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and quality performance.
- Oversee quarterly scrap material bidding processes to maximize recovery value.
- Compliance, Systems & Governance
- Ensure 5S compliance and workplace organization within the department.
- Support and coordinate System audits, ISO audits, and customer audits within procurement scope.
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
- Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Bahubali College Of Engineering
Hassan, India01.2019
Skills
Proficient in ERP software, including BusyWin and SAP (MM Module)
Strategic pricing negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Supplier engagement strategies
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point
Strong verbal communication
Problem solving abilities & Effective Multitasking
Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
P2P Process
Import Custom Handling
Contract execution, Long term price agreements
IT, HR and MRO services
3PL contracting, Logistics contractin
Manpower outsourcing & Sub-contractin
Assets Purchase & Scrap Bidding
Project coordination & Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Successfully eliminated dependency on single-source suppliers, improving supply risk resilience.
- Reduced reliance on OEMs for spare parts through alternate vendor development and localization initiatives.
- Identified and implemented multiple cost-reduction projects delivering measurable savings.
- Transitioned in-house manpower to outsourced service contracts for housekeeping and packing operations, improving cost efficiency and operational focus.
- Served as key user for SAP MM module during implementation at Rexroth plant, supporting configuration, testing, and process stabilization.
Interests
Listening to songs, Travelling, Playing Games
Timeline
Senior Engineer – Purchase
Mivin Engg Technologies Pvt Ltd, Rexroth – A Bosch Company
01.2021 - Current
B.E. - Mechanical
Bahubali College Of Engineering
HONORS AND REWARDS
Won Gold price in NCQCC (Bangalore chapter), Won Excellence award in National level QCC
Disclaimer
I hereby solemnly assure that all the statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: (Sachin R Gowda)
PERSONNEL SKILLS
- Good cost negations skills.
- Quick learning regarding the products
- Comfortable working in a changing environment
- Ability to work as individual as well as Team.
- Coordination between inter departments.