Swapnil Sawant
Mumbai
Summary
To leverage my expertise in procurement and supply chain management to secure a leadership role in a reputed FMCG company, driving strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, and vendor management.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager -Purchase
ADF Foods Limited
06.2026 - Current
- Managing procurement of traded food products under private-label requirements for the USA market, including Dal, Pulses, Millets, Flours, Chakki Atta, Hakka Noodles, Pani Puri Pellets, Soya Chaap, Jaggery, and other food products.
- · Coordinating Purchase Orders (POs) with vendors and plant teams, including quantity confirmation and rate finalization.
- · Negotiating rates and commercial terms with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and cost-effective procurement.
- · Handling new vendor identification, evaluation, and onboarding for private-label traded food products.
- · Following up with vendors for material readiness, production, dispatch, and timely delivery as per export requirements.
- · Coordinating with the USA team, vendors, and Shipping & Logistics teams for container booking, loading, and timely shipment of export orders.
- · Coordinating the procurement and development of private-label traded products with suppliers, USA team, QA, Design, and other internal teams as per product, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
- · Identifying and evaluating overseas suppliers for private-label products and direct supply to the USA, considering pricing, quality, regulatory requirements, and supply capabilities.
Sr.Executive -Procurement
Ghodawat Consumer Limited
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Raw Material Procurement for Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand: Spearheaded the procurement of critical ingredients for the Non-Alcoholic Beer brand, including sugar, flavours, CO2, and specialty chemicals, maintaining alignment with product specifications and regulatory standards.
- Processing Chemicals Procurement: Oversaw the procurement of processing chemicals for the edible oil plant, ensuring the supply of high-quality materials while optimising cost and efficiency.
- Procured key raw materials for Snacks Food Division, including agro commodities (pulses, peanuts, corn grit, rice bran oil), seasonings, and vegetables (okra, beetroot, golden sweet potato), ensuring quality standards and on-time delivery.
- Negotiated with existing suppliers and developed new vendor relationships to diversify supply chain, secure competitive pricing, and enhance cost efficiency. Conducted market research and performance evaluations to align procurement with organisational goals and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Supply Chain Optimisation: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes, enhance vendor relationships, and ensure the on-time delivery of raw materials and chemicals.
- Managed procurement budgets and tracked spending, identifying opportunities for cost reduction while ensuring product quality and supplier reliability.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinated with internal teams, including R&D, production, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of raw materials into the production process.
Assistant Manager-Procurement
Our Food Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Streamlined cost management by sourcing from reliable suppliers and nurturing strong supplier relationships while approving purchases to ensure quality and reliability.
- Sourced and managed vendors for wheat and pulses, negotiating competitive deals focusing on service offerings, price, quality, and delivery terms to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Managed the flow of raw and packing materials, tracking all inward and outward transactions, and ensuring smooth goods entry.
- Verified quality reports for incoming materials, ensuring compliance with standards and reporting to management.
- Conducted vendor visits, market research, and transportation follow-ups to evaluate local demand and align procurement strategies with customer preferences.
Production (Spices & Dry Fruits)
Pacvel Agencies (Sub Vendor-D Mart)
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Responsible for repacking a whole spices and dried fruits, for D-Mart (Avenue Supermart Ltd.)
- Responsible for operations, including inventory management, production, and dispatch, while ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintained GMP and total quality control throughout the production process, ensuring raw materials and packaging met legal and quality specifications.
- Prepared daily reports for management review on quality, production, and stock, while also managing equipment maintenance and vendor orders.
- Conducted regular stock checks and coordinated with D-mart’s Purchase team to ensure timely raw material supply for scheduled dispatches.
Education
MBA (Supply Chain Management & Operation) - Supply Chain Management & Operation
Kalinga University
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India07-2018
B.Sc. (Agriculture Science) - Agriculture Science
Govt.College of Agriculture
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India07-2016
HSC -
MaharashtraSSC -
MaharashtraSkills
- SAP Business One
- Orion
- PRM360
- Zino
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Declaration
I hereby declare that above information is true to my knowledge.
Swapnil Sawant
Timeline
Assistant Manager -Purchase
ADF Foods Limited
06.2026 - Current
Sr.Executive -Procurement
Ghodawat Consumer Limited
07.2024 - 06.2026
Assistant Manager-Procurement
Our Food Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2024
Production (Spices & Dry Fruits)
Pacvel Agencies (Sub Vendor-D Mart)
07.2018 - 04.2022
MBA (Supply Chain Management & Operation) - Supply Chain Management & Operation
Kalinga University
B.Sc. (Agriculture Science) - Agriculture Science
Govt.College of Agriculture