Results-oriented Procurement & Supply Chain professional with 17+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, after-market spares procurement, vendor development, import procurement, SAP MM and inventory optimization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Procurement
ACG Engineering
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2015 - Current
Managed supplier base of 150+ vendors with annual procurement spend of ₹60 Crores, ensuring optimal supplier performance.
Lead procurement for after-market spares for engineering components (Mfg as well Bought Outs) and services.
Led import procurement from Germany, UK, France, Italy and Japan.
Coordinated with PPC, engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customer support to ensure uninterrupted material availability, supporting operational efficiency.
Maintained >95% supplier OTD while improving inventory efficiency.
De-risking of supplier base to ensure buisness continuty.
Lead Time Reduction through various lean procurement levers like Safety Stock, VMI, MOQ, Redifining Procurement Strategy.
Executive Engineer – Strategic Procurement
Siemens Ltd.
07.2011 - 12.2014
Sourced castings, forgings, and components, then fabricated customised engineering parts.
Supported vendor selection with techno-commercial evaluations and cost estimates at Bidding Stage.
Negotiated contracts and assessed supplier performance to improve procurement outcomes.
Delivered high service to customers to strengthen future relationship opportunities.
Maintained organisation compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
Built and sustained strategic relationships with supplier partners.
Engineer – Purchase
Fitch Metals Engineering
10.2010 - 06.2011
Estimation, sourcing, and BOM management for fabricated and machined components, ensuring alignment with design and production timelines for timely procurement.
Ensure mateial availablity as per manufacturing plan.
Assistant Manager – Purchase Planning
CMIFPE Industry
07.2008 - 10.2010
Coordinated purchase planning, SAP process BOMs, production planning, procurement of raw materials, and supplier coordination to ensure project schedules were met.
Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
Trained new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
Coordinated with senior management to implement strategic plans for revenue growth.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Shivaji University
Kolhapur
Skills
Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Import Procurement
Supplier Negotiation
Vendor Development
Cost Optimization
Inventory Optimization
Logistics
SAP MM
Ariba
Accomplishments
₹60 Cr Annual Procurement Spend Managed
95%+ Supplier OTD Achieved
90% Customer OTDIF Maintained
91% Safety Stock Availability
150+ Suppliers Managed Across Global Markets
3 Consecutive Years of After Market Budget Achievement