Vedant Bakutra
Executive-Purchase
Ahmedabad
Summary
A Mechanical Engineer having a multidimensional experience in Procurement, Supply chain management, Vendor management, Techno-Commercial, and also in Production. Seeking a position within an esteemed organization where one can implement skills for the growth of the organization as well as personal growth, and synchronize with new technology while being resourceful, innovative, and flexible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive- Purchase
Neste India Limited
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
04.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
- Evaluated supplier performance and managed relationships to ensure compliance and quality.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in purchasing decisions.
Junior Manager
Suzuki Motor Gujarat PVT LTD
Ahmedabad
04.2023 - 04.2026
- Supplier management (Contract negotiation, PO release, Monitoring supplier performance, Volume leverage and total cost management etc.)
- Part Delivery Management (schedule monitoring, warehouse stock tracking, delivery etc.)
- Tool Buy-off at tool maker and first part approval
- Packaging concept discussion with vendor and approval.
- Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Deputy Manager: Procurement Operations
INSTANT PROCUREMENT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED- PROCMART
Ahmedabad
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managing indirect procurement process for Graziano Trasmissioni (DANA), SMC Corporation, Adani Wilmar, SKF Engineering and Lubrication India, PGP Glass PVT LTD, Mylan Laboratories Ltd (Viatris), Signode India, etc.
- Managing "Procure to Pay (P2P)" operations. Such as floating RFQ, vendor negotiation, releasing vendor PO, material tracking, GRN, invoicing, logistics planning, material dispatch, vendor payment.
- Work on all duly signed MRO categories and services including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical and Automation, Electrical and Electronics, Packaging, PPE, Hardware, Welding Items, Chemicals as well as IT consumables.
- Sourcing relevant supplier/OEM, float RFQ based on requirement category.
- Vendor Development and Management to meet objectives related to cost, delivery, performance, schedule, and quality.
- Negotiation with vendors and payment terms finalization.
- Comparing quotes and providing Techno-Commercial offers to clients at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared within turn-around time.
- Maintaining stock of regular consumable items from rate contract.
- Preparing MIS for clients for overall status of quotation and pending material delivery estimation.
Assistant Engineer: Production
MAXXIS RUBBER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Ahmedabad
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Handling daily Shift Wise Production operations and reporting. Coordinate with other departments for day-to-day production.
- Manpower management, Material management, Machine management on daily basis.
- Preparation of Reports, Log Sheets, Check sheets, updating KANBAN and maintaining 5S.
- In process Quality and Defect Control.
- Ensure Safety and FIFO.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indus University
Ahmedabad, India 06.2014 - 04.2018
Higher Secondary Education
B.V.D Highschool
Ahmedabad, India 06.2012 - 03.2014
Secondary Education
Shree Durga Higher Secondary School
Ahmedabad, India 05.2011 - 03.2012
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Sourcing
Negotiation and Persuasion
Vendor Management
Inventory Management
Leadership
Personal Projects and Group Projects
- Development of an Automobile using an Electric(Li-Ion) Power Source.
- Electric Solar Vehicle Championship
- SAE BAJA 2018
Awards and Honours
- Honorary member of SAE BAJA India Student Chapter. Team secured overall 6th rank in endurance test all over India.
- Honorary member of Team Aryarath (ESVC). Team secured overall 32nd rank all over Asia.
- District Level Winner in Shooting Ball.
- District Level Winner in Kabbadi Tournament.
- Many more testimonials related to Academics and Sports.
Languages Known
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Timeline
Executive- Purchase
Neste India Limited
04.2026 - Current
Junior Manager
Suzuki Motor Gujarat PVT LTD
04.2023 - 04.2026
Deputy Manager: Procurement Operations
INSTANT PROCUREMENT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED- PROCMART
09.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Engineer: Production
MAXXIS RUBBER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indus University
06.2014 - 04.2018
Higher Secondary Education
B.V.D Highschool
06.2012 - 03.2014
Secondary Education
Shree Durga Higher Secondary School
05.2011 - 03.2012