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Sarang Patil
Procurement & Sourcing Specialist | Mechanical Engineer
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 8 years of comprehensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and B2B operations at both plant and corporate levels. Proven expertise in streamlining supply chain processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies aligned with business goals. Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and end-to-end procurement cycles. Certified Procurement Professional with a solid foundation in business operations and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and supplier performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager
Moglix
03.2025 - Current
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Assistant Manager
Moglix
11.2023 - Current
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better prices, improving profit margins.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, to maintain store standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for stock replenishment to prevent shortages.
- Supervised supply purchases, management and tracking in line with budgetary requirements.
- Closely collaborate with the sales team to ensure customer success, meeting targets, and delivering quality products within the given TAT.
- Manage a team of 5 purchasers, 2 customer service staff, and 1 salesperson, coordinating operations to streamline procurement and ensure smooth communication across teams.
- Drive vendor development, including onboarding, strategic sourcing, contract signing, and educating vendors on organizational rules.
- Increased margin from 2% to 18% with a single client in FY 2024-2025 through improved negotiation and vendor management strategies.
- Participate in online portal auctions and secure orders with strong margins.
Purchase Engineer
Damati Plastics
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Handled purchase requisitions raised by users and maintained regular stock levels for materials.
- Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
- Negotiated lead-time, cost and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
- Participated in status reviews, audits, and purchase meetings to resolve proposal issues and implement process improvements.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, part lists, and production bills of materials to make informed purchase decisions.
- Trained junior staff members on proper purchasing procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the department.
- Managed procurement for MRO items, mold materials, raw materials (PPHP, PPCP, RCP, Master Batches), packing materials, pumps, motors, and CNC/VMC machine tools.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
Engineer Store Incharge / Purchase Engineer
Jay Ambe Engineering Works
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely stock replenishment and maintaining daily stock records.
- Raised Purchase Requests (PRs) for stock-out materials and managed material consumption effectively.
- Handled the purchase of MRO items, steel/raw materials, bearings, couplings, pedestal, casting materials, and re-heating furnace materials.
- Contributed to the fabrication of India's largest re-heating furnace structure for a PP rolling mill.
- Managed procurement for CNC/VMC machines and participated in strategic sourcing for major capital equipment purchases.
Production Supervisor
Jay Ambe Engineering Works
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised daily production activities for a variety of products, including universal couplings, shafts, rolls, and bearing chokes for rolling mills.
- Operated and maintained lathe machines, CNC machines, and VMC machines while also learning AutoCAD drawings for costing purposes.
- Handled production tasks in both machining and fabrication sections, assigning tasks to machine operators, welders, and helpers to meet production goals.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of various steel types (MS, SS, HCHC, forged steel) and managed production workflows effectively.
- Planned and delegated work to meet project or production goals.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Analysed system failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence, enhancing system robustness.
- Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and workflow techniques.
Education
BE - Mechanical Engineering
North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon, IN-MH01.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
SSC Polytechnic
Chalisgaon, MH01.2014
Skills
Business operations understanding
Certification
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) (Ongoing) International Institute for Procurement and Market Research (IIPMR) Feb 2025 – Present
Interests
Cooking
Table Tennis
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Moglix
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Moglix
11.2023 - Current
Purchase Engineer
Damati Plastics
11.2022 - 10.2023
Engineer Store Incharge / Purchase Engineer
Jay Ambe Engineering Works
07.2018 - 11.2022
Production Supervisor
Jay Ambe Engineering Works
06.2017 - 06.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
SSC Polytechnic
BE - Mechanical Engineering
North Maharashtra University
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