Vikas Shinde

As an Assistant Sourcing Manager

• Assessed sourcing opportunities through daily market visits, identifying key trends to inform procurement strategies.
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency by developing and implementing targeted sourcing strategies.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conducted regular audits of suppliers to assess performance and reliability.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes.
• Trained junior staff on sourcing best practices and vendor management.
• Maintained a database of approved vendors and their associated information such as contact details, pricing structures.
• Monitored market conditions, production costs, labor rates and other factors affecting procurement costs.
• Managed supplier audits to assess quality standards and compliance with contractual agreements.
• Assisted in the selection process of new suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery timescales.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and legal regulations in purchasing activities.
• Developed reports outlining current sourcing activity and analysis of future opportunities.
• Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable terms for procurement.
• Provided projection quantities to agronomist at West Region Collection Centre for planning.
• Prepared supply report highlighting indents from all agronomists for review.
• Managed harvest schedule and captured reports during daily field visits.
• Created and updated daily fill rate report for each collection center.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, Farmers, crops.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management.Developed and implemented procurement strategies and processes.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
• Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
• Developed and managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive pricing.
• Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
• Drafted contracts, agreements for goods, services purchased from suppliers.
• Conducted negotiations with vendors for best prices and terms of delivery.
• As a National Sourcing Agronomist -
• Work in Bulk Procurement Team.
• Handling Different Varieties of Grapes Procurement in Narayangaon area like Sharadh seedless, Green Thompson, Red Globe, Flame etc.
• Handling Onion Purchase from Farmers in Nashik Kalwan and Manchar, Nighoj, Parner, Jambut Pune area.
• Handling Custard Apple Procurement in Saswad, Pune Area.
• Handling Bulk Procurement of Strawberries in Mahabaleshwar area.
• Handling Mango Kesar Procurement in Gujarat.
• Farmer Enrollment from last 3 Years enrolled more than 2000 farmers from Nighoj and Kalwan Area.
• Price and quality benchmark
• Farmer Negotiation
• Achieved 100% fill rate
• Minimized arrival rejection
• Identified areas for improvement in sourcing processes by analyzing supplier performance data and providing actionable insights.
• As a Collection Centre Agronomist
• Daily field visit minimum 10 Farmers
• Meeting with farmers
• Crop Quality Check at field level
• Market visit
• Rate Negotiation with Farmer.
• Order received from MDC
• Order Distribution to Farmers as per quality standards.
• Maintain Field data in Farm-Us app.
• Maintain Data in excel also.
• Farmer alignment for future requirements and projection quantity received from DC Buyers.
• Co-ordinate with cross functional teams like Quality and operation.

• Developed crop management plans that enhanced yield and sustainability based on agronomic principles.
• Collaborated with farmers to provide guidance on pest management strategies.
• Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels and pH balance, informing targeted agronomic recommendations.
• Assessed crop production and quality to inform decisions regarding best planting, harvesting and climate effects.
• Developed and implemented control and eradication methods for crop disease, weeds, and pests.
• Recommended strategies to enhance soil fertility, optimize drainage, and improve water retention.
• Advised farmers on best management practices that promote sustainability.
• Formulated successful products and methods for eliminating weeds, controlling crop diseases and minimizing harmful insect pests.