Vishal Gilhotra
Gautam Budh Nagar
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Procurement Professional with over 10 years of experience in direct and indirect purchasing, vendor management, and automation of procurement workflows. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing procurement operations, and driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and process improvements. Adept at implementing ERP systems, managing shopping cart processes, and enhancing procurement excellence through automation and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead – Procurement
Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
11.2016 - Current
- • Led a team of 14 managing direct and indirect procurement operations for North and Latin America using IFS 7.5 ERP and SAP.
• Automated 90% of procurement workflows using Blue Prism RPA, improving turnaround time and data accuracy.
• Managed shopping cart processes and aligned procurement strategies with business needs.
• Acted as liaison between business units and IT to implement system enhancements.
• Achieved over $100K in savings through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations for FY24 and FY25.
• Facilitated Quarterly Business Reviews and ensured compliance with Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.
• Supported ERP migration projects and implemented system enhancements across functions.
• Identified and implemented process improvements to boost team efficiency and productivity.
Sr. Buyer
Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
01.2015 - 10.2016
- • Facilitated vendor sourcing and training programs ensuring audit readiness in SAP MM and IFS 7.5.
• Collaborated on cross-functional projects to optimize procurement forecasting and system integration.
• Managed supplier relationships and developed procurement strategies for cost reduction.
• Created reports on spending trends and identified areas for improvement.
• Reconciled payments and resolved billing disputes in coordination with finance department.
Buyer
Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
08.2012 - 12.2014
- • Managed IFS 7.5 transactions, vendor coordination, and order management.
• Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts.
• Utilized Advanced Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Facilitated vendor communication to optimize order processing efficiency.
Project Coordinator
Tower Vision India Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Coordinated project timelines and schedules across departments.
• Developed tracking tools to monitor milestones and deliverables.
• Managed communications with internal departments and external vendors.
Project Coordinator
GTL Infrastructure Ltd
New Delhi
10.2008 - 02.2010
Education
PG Diploma - Production & Operations Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
PuneBachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Kurukshetra University
Senior Secondary & High School -
CBSE
Skills
- Direct and indirect purchasing
- Shopping cart management
- IFS 75 system management
- SAP MM expertise
- ERP support and automation
- DMAIC, SIPOC, Kaizen methodologies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process optimization techniques
- Change management strategies
- Cost and spend analysis
- Vendor management and procurement
- Inventory control strategies
- Training and documentation skills
- Advanced Excel and Power BI
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- Lean Six Signa Green Belt Project (In-progress)
- Leadership, Talent Hiring & Communication Workshops
Accomplishments
- • Recognition from SVP and VP for efforts on past due management (2024)
• Achieved $20K annual savings through IFS Automation and $40K in FY24 & $60K in FY25 via vendor negotiations
• Team of the Year Award, 2019, Global Engineering Center
• Excellence Award, 2014, SSB
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Team Lead – Procurement
Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
Sr. Buyer
Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 10.2016
Buyer
Rockwell Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 12.2014
Project Coordinator
Tower Vision India Pvt Ltd
02.2010 - 08.2012
Project Coordinator
GTL Infrastructure Ltd
10.2008 - 02.2010
PG Diploma - Production & Operations Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Kurukshetra University
Senior Secondary & High School -
CBSE
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