Suresh Bahikar
Head Sourcing Purchase Procurement
Pune
Summary
A competent & result oriented mechanical engineer with total experience of 27 yrs. includes exposure of 18+ years across, Purchase, Sourcing, Vendor development, Materials Management Costing, Supply Chain Mgt. & other 8+ yrs. in production & quality control. Currently associated with Seamless Autotech Pvt. Ltd. in Materials Management—HEAD Strategic Sourcing. Core Competencies in Procurement, Vendor Development. Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of purchase in different projects. Quality Managements, MRO. Exhibited excellence in efficient cost effective procurement and achieved significant savings. Well verged with vendor base and developed expertise in cost-effective alternatives for various operations. Demonstrate competencies in exploring and developing competent sources of supply. Pivotal in facilitating self-certification of vendors to ensure high quality of products procurements. Established & maintained strong relationship with key suppliers. Developed expertise in end-to-end processes and tools needed to achieve development, Cost, Quality & delivery goals. Adept in identifying, sourcing and evaluating potential vendors coupled with excellent skills in consensus building, organization and price negotiation, tendering and estimating long term and profitable contracts management. Operation Management, Plant management, Successful cost reduction achievement’s. Supply Chain Management ,logistics Management ,Mechanical engineering technical Expert.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
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1
Certification
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Language
Work History
Head – Sourcing- Purchase Strategic Sourcing
Seamless Autotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2015 - Current
- Development in direct & indirect purchases ,Machined Parts ,Sheet Metal Parts, Pressure vessels, Casting, Forging, Electrical, Plastics Properitory, Capital Purchases all commodities, maintenance requirements ,Plant automation developments, Each type of Plant requirement Sourcing. Contracting –Sub Contracting.
- Requirement analysis & Planning
- MIS, reporting system effectiveness improvement
- Advance product Quality Planning. Cost reduction objectives planning. Team handling. Reverse Engineering.
- Develop Vendors and negotiate with them to supply the Quality products on competitive prices
- System developments. Method developments. Organizational efficiency improvements. Group developments.
- Initiatives for negotiating with the supplier to deliver products well within the scheduled time on the most competitive rates and payment terms. Supply & Logistics Management
- MRP System developments. Formulate monthly procurement plan & demand forecasting of raw materials and components in consultation with allied departments
- Entrusted with the onus of verification of materials for freezing technical specifications and also to changes the specifications wherever required
- Reporting System developments, Monitors strategy implementation. Policy planning, target setting. Materials, Procurement Planning. Efficiency improvements. -65C
- Organize for the team to enhance their performance, IATF /TS implementation
- Managed Operation General Management
- Independently handled defense Project requirement procurement from sources in time for critical processes, materials, Operations.
Head – Operations, Plant Management Procurement, Materials Management, QA
Kotkar Energy Dynamic Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Involve in management for – Operations ,materials Dept., procurements, quality Dept. design
- Achieved successful Set up of Reliance JIO 4G Tower manufacturing Plant & Heavy Fabrication Projects.
- Strategy implementation. Policy planning .target setting. Materials, Production Planning, ISO implementation.
- MIS, reporting system effectiveness improvement
- Advance product Quality Planning. Cost reduction objectives planning. Team management. Develop Vendors and negotiate with them to supply the Quality products on competitive prices
- System developments. Method developments. Organisational efficiency improvements. Group developments
- Initiatives for negotiating with the supplier to deliver products well within the scheduled time on the most competitive rates and payment terms. Supply & Logistics Management
- MRP System developments. Formulate monthly procurement plan & demand forecasting of imported raw materials and components in consultation with allied departments
- Entrusted with the onus of verification of materials for freezing technical specifications and also to changes the specifications wherever required
- Organize for the team to enhance their performance
In Materials Management
Montanari Lifts Compo. Pvt. Ltd.
10.2013 - 07.2014
- In Materials Dept. Development procurement Direct & Indirect, Materials & Machining Casting-Forging proprietary, Press parts, Traction Machines Parts , bought out, hydraulics ,hardware’s
- MRP Planning. Supply chain Management
- Develop vendors and negotiate with them to supply the Quality products on competitive prices
- Design & develop plan to improve Service levels, lead alternate vendor development, Project harvest and deliver Savings Objectives
- Initiatives for negotiating with the supplier to deliver products well within the scheduled time on the most competitive rates and payment terms. Supply & Logistics Management
- Formulate monthly procurement plan & demand forecasting of imported raw materials and components in consultation with allied departments
- Entrusted with the onus of verification of materials for freezing technical specifications and also to changes the specifications wherever required
- Organize for the team to enhance their performance
- Comprehension and assimilation of contractual obligations, rights, and scope of work. Engineer preparation of MOU’s, Legal Drafting and other contractual documents
- (Italian Multinational)
Assistant Manager (Procurement &Logistics)
Man Trucks India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2007 - 09.2013
- In procurement & Vendor development of Press Parts, Castings, Forging & Fabrication & Machining, Precision machined parts, proprietary, engine & transmission & Axle for HCV. Logistics Managements
- Floating RFQ and preparation of P.O. in SAP
- Development of components, vendors
- Design & develop plan to improve Service levels, lead alternate vendor development, Project harvest and deliver Savings objectives
- Group interdepartmental, co-ordination- team to enhance their performance. Comprehension and assimilation of contractual obligations, rights, and scope of work. Engineer preparation of MOU’s, Legal Drafting and other contractual documents
- Formulate monthly procurement plan & demand forecasting of imported raw materials and components in consultation with allied departments
- Constantly strive to enhance vendors’ performance by improving Vendor Selection, Vendor Quality and periodically conducting vendor audits
- Conduct quality audit and assort rejections for re-dispatch to vendors. Facilitate internal/ statutory audit providing all necessary inputs
- Effectively handle the issues of price revision for various commodities to ensure minimal cost escalation while maintaining uninterrupted supplies
- Utilize innovative cost reduction techniques like Indigenization, Re-sourcing, Negotiation, Value Engineering etc. to achieve substantial cost savings.
- Identify the loopholes of the system, monitored the performance of the team on monthly basis and designed corrective & preventive action to avoid repetition. Draw up plans for identification and disposal of scrap material
- Formulate plans for cost effective buying through long term procurement strategy in coordination with different agencies involved. Effectively implement cost rationalization measures to maintain overall competitiveness
- Meticulously analyze price proposal, financial reports, and other required data to determine reasonable needs of prices reviews and interprets contract provisions to achieve cost effectiveness
- Key player in analysis, development and implementation of strategic business plans & policies, ensuring organizational growth, targeting maximum profitability & cost effectiveness
- Devise effective strategies to ensure best utilization of available resources for maximizing profit
- Create & sustain a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities & motivates high performance amongst team members
In Materials Mgt.
E.C.C. Pvt. Ltd.
07.2003 - 02.2007
- Actively involve in the development / procurement of Engineering Spares, Requisition items, Tools, Production Consumables & Project purchases, Supply chain Management Coordinated & negotiated with the preferred vendors for procuring materials for manufacturing parts, ensured quality of the supplied parts
- Involved in preparing cost estimations for purchasing the parts and components and pivotal in facilitating self-certification of vendors to ensure high quality of products purchased
- Played an important role in framing strategic plans for effective operations roll out and diligently monitored the deviations from the developed plans and ensured delivery of services within the defined turnaround time
- Actively involved in analysis of outstanding payments, subcontracting of materials, demand forecasting, material inspection, cash flow & budget preparation
Engineer - Production
Sherin Auto (Seven Star Engineering P. Ltd.)
01.1997 - 06.1999
- Managed production, operation of the plant effectively, safely and economically and ensured that products meet the requirement and standards
- Involved in cycle time reduction and analyzed the case studies of rework & rejection and got corrective action in order to reduce PPM.
- Responsible for Quality Audit (5S implementations) and maintained documents related to quality improvement.
- Handled quality assurance function with overall responsibility of the entire gamut of functions related to quality management and ensured complete in-process quality control & continuous improvement in process capabilities
- Analyzed and produced the technical requirements and specifications & product documentation for internal manufacturing processes
- Designed and implemented systems and procedures to facilitate smooth functioning of overall production operation and enhancing operational efficiency
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks & deviations and implemented corrective actions to ensure that production targets are met within stipulated time and budget constraints
- Developed and executed the best practices and standard operating procedures targeting at organizational excellence
Education
MBS-Master in Business Studies - Materials & Production Management
Pune University
01-2009
MMS-Master of Management Science - Marketing Mgt.
Pune University
01-2002
DBM-Diploma in Business Management - undefined
Pune University
01-2001
DME-Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
B.T.E.
Mumbai01-1993
Skills
SAP, functional experience My SAP, ERP, SRM, C, C, Oracle, VB, MS Office, MS Dos, Net
Certification
IATF INTERNAL AUDITOR
Timeline
IATF INTERNAL AUDITOR
11-2023
Head – Sourcing- Purchase Strategic Sourcing
Seamless Autotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2015 - Current
Head – Operations, Plant Management Procurement, Materials Management, QA
Kotkar Energy Dynamic Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 05.2015
In Materials Management
Montanari Lifts Compo. Pvt. Ltd.
10.2013 - 07.2014
Assistant Manager (Procurement &Logistics)
Man Trucks India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2007 - 09.2013
In Materials Mgt.
E.C.C. Pvt. Ltd.
07.2003 - 02.2007
Engineer - Production
Sherin Auto (Seven Star Engineering P. Ltd.)
01.1997 - 06.1999
MMS-Master of Management Science - Marketing Mgt.
Pune University
DBM-Diploma in Business Management - undefined
Pune University
DME-Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
B.T.E.
MBS-Master in Business Studies - Materials & Production Management
Pune University
TRAININGS IMPARTED
- SAP Systems, Programmes
- IATF/TS Audit systems
- MIS Systems
- Inventory management
- Advance excel practices
- Heat treatment processes
- Machining, Welding Processes
- Quality managements
- Jig fixture processes
- Area of Achievement includes:
- Achieved Vendor development in targeted plan raised production capacity according to goals , purchase-Efficiency achievement , materials management , Inventory control-by setting & controlling by ABC,HML,XYZ ,Two Bin system , Kanban system, Lean JIT, Kizen ,West Reduction –Lean Manufacturing, ERP,SAP Expert system, development-Programmes developed according to functional requirements, which has increased efficiency , Cost Reduction achievements by Modifications , Reverse Engineering ,Alternate source developments. Quality control-Quality methods, TS Audits, process implementations, customer handlings-Product Promotions, brand developments-Enquiry achievements, cross functions, co-ordinations, group co-ordinations, Technical exposure, Tool room, machining, processes, productivity, enhancement-Production Line set up
IATF INTERNAL AUDOTOR , AL BASICS
Certified IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor, complete training that covers both the automotive-specific requirements of the IATF standard and the auditing guidelines of ISO 19011:2018. This certification is for quality who need to verify their organization's compliance with global automotive quality management systems (QMS).