VAIBHAV BHADARGE
Ahmednagar
Summary
Aresults-driven and highly skilled Strategic Global Sourcing Engineer with 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management. Proven expertise in identifying and selecting global suppliers, negotiating contracts, and optimizing cost structures while maintaining high-quality standards. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, driving supplier performance improvements, and mitigating risks associated with global sourcing. Strong analytical and problem- solving skills, with a track record of leveraging data-driven insights to streamline processes and achieve cost savings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sourcing Engineer
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- Procurement of Direct Materials for Transformer- Requirement Generation from BOM, Planning, PO creation, Scheduling of Fabrication Items (Tank, Flanges, Threaded Rods etc.) & Insulation kits, Epoxy Papers, Nomex papers, Myler Paper etc
- Import of Copper, CRGO, Aluminium foils ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards
- Capex Procurement: Technical Requirement understanding from Internal Process team for plant machineries, Finding Right Sources, Technical discussions with suppliers, Final Negotiations as per decided Budget, Delivery within timeline
- Facility Procurement: Facility items procurement like Aluminium Partitions, Mezzanine floors, Furniture's, Trimix, Epoxy Flooring, Storage Racks for stores, cupboards, Material Handling Equipment's, etc
- Project Procurement: Project Setup Procurement, FO Machines from China, Canada, FO Fixtures, Line Consumable, Setups procurement for costing more than 5 crores
- Knowledge of different Licence- EPCG, Advance Licence, Rodtep etc
Sourcing Engineer
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
Pune
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Import of Materials with different Incoterms like EXW, FOB, FCA, CFR, CIF etc
- With LCL as well as FCL
- Management of Entire Import Cycle - HSN Code Finalization, Cargo Finalization, Forwarder Nomination, BL Finalization, Checklist Approval, Critical Customs Clearance, Duty Payment Follow-up with Finance, GRN, Forwarder Document Submission to Finance
- B/O Materials procurement - Fasteners, rubber seals, brass parts, standard & customized items, metal (Aluminium, copper, steel, PB) & plastics parts, plastic Materials & Its Masterbatches (PP, PC, ABS, ASA, PA-6)
- Sourcing of Customized B/O in different Materials like MS, SS, Silicon, Brass, Copper and Packaging Items for New Products for Entire Plant
- ERP Systems: MFG-PRO, OPSCALE
- Compliance Knowledge: INCOTERMS, HS Codes, GST and import/export regulations
- Awareness about ISO: 9001:2015, ISO:14001:2015, IATF:16949
- Managing P2P Cycle - Purchase Order Creation, PO Placing, Scheduling Material Deliveries, Pending PO follow-ups, GRN tracking, Collaboration with quality for Debit Note
- Indirect Materials Procurement: Understanding of requirements from internal stakeholders
- Conversion into RFS then to RFQ, Cost Comparisons, Techno-Commercial Negotiations, PR to PO Creation, Material Follow ups, Advance Payment Requests, opex and capex indents closure
- Over 500 Indent closures per year, Internal Stake-holder Management
Team Member: SCM
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Import of Materials with different Incoterms like EXW, FOB, FCA, CFR, CIF etc
- With LCL as well as FCL
- Management of Entire Import Cycle - HSN Code Finalization, Cargo Finalization, Forwarder Nomination, BL Finalization, Checklist Approval, Critical Customs Clearance, Duty Payment Follow-up with Finance, GRN, Forwarder Document Submission to Finance
- B/O Materials procurement - Fasteners, rubber seals, brass parts, standard & customized items, metal (Aluminium, copper, steel, PB) & plastics parts, plastic Materials & Its Masterbatches (PP, PC, ABS, ASA, PA-6)
- Sourcing of Customized B/O in different Materials like MS, SS, Silicon, Brass, Copper and Packaging Items for New Products for Entire Plant
- ERP Systems: MFG-PRO, OPSCALE
- Compliance Knowledge: INCOTERMS, HS Codes, GST and import/export regulations
- Awareness about ISO: 9001:2015, ISO:14001:2015, IATF:16949
- Managing P2P Cycle - Purchase Order Creation, PO Placing, Scheduling Material Deliveries, Pending PO follow-ups, GRN tracking, Collaboration with quality for Debit Note
- Indirect Materials Procurement: Understanding of requirements from internal stakeholders
- Conversion into RFS then to RFQ, Cost Comparisons, Techno-Commercial Negotiations, PR to PO Creation, Material Follow ups, Advance Payment Requests, opex and capex indents closure
- Over 500 Indent closures per year, Internal Stake-holder Management
GET
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
Pune
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Lead a team of 12 people at Semiautomatic Jelly Dispensing Machine Section, Machine Maintenance
- Effective management of production schedules, timely completion of targets without failures, set new targets through time study
Intern
GKN Driveline
Lonikand
06.2018 - 06.2018
- A month experience in Manufacturing of driveshaft and its parts
- Introduction to department of continuous improvement (SMED Process)
Education
MBA - Operations
NMIMS
Mumbai01.2024
BE - Mechanical
MIT College of
Engineering
Pune06.2019
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Cost Negotiation
- Vendor Development
- Supplier Performance
- New Product
- Development
- Material Planning &
- Scheduling
- Supplier Relationship
- Management
- Inventory
- Languages
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
- Soft Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Approach
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Decision-Making
- Attention to detail
- Customer Focus
- Internships
Accomplishments
- GKN Driveline, Lonikand
- Pune
- June 2018-June 2018:
- A month experience in
- Manufacturing of driveshaft and its parts
- Introduction to department of continuous improvement (SMED Process)
Interests
Interests/Hobbies , â-ª Watching Cricket & Movies â-ª Reading Books Transfix India Pvt Ltd, Pune
Timeline
Senior Sourcing Engineer
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Sourcing Engineer
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2024
Team Member: SCM
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2022
GET
Transfix India Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 09.2020
Intern
GKN Driveline
06.2018 - 06.2018
MBA - Operations
NMIMS
BE - Mechanical
MIT College of
Engineering
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