VIVEK S. KHIRE

Result-driven Supply Chain and Procurement Leader with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams (up to 5+ members) in full-spectrum operations. Proven track record in steering procurement for complex New Product Development (NPD) within the electrical manufacturing sector (MCBs, RCCBs, water heaters). Expert in optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic budgeting, category management, and advanced automation integration. Skilled at bridging the gap between technical requirements and commercial execution—from BOM costing and intense price negotiations to establishing resilient, cost-effective alternate vendor bases.

• Led Project Purchasing for the following:
• Civil project purchases-Finalization of civil work, MEP and HVAC work
• Plant and Machinery:- All capital items, ELV, Networking, IT equipment, Hardware
• Furniture and fit outs
• H T & L T electrical items (Transformer, DG set, Panels)
• Indirect Purchasing
• All types of spares, consumables, tools, stationary items, maintenance and repairs, Diesel ,Electrical and electronics items, general items, fabrication and machining, paint and civil, sale of all types of scrap
• Conferred with appreciation for completing purchase activity of Symbiosis Indore Management Block (1.4 lac sq.ft.) in operational within seven months of time
• Received appreciation for completing Civil contracting activity of Symbiosis Skills & open university; Kiwale and start the actual work at site on time
• Highlights:

• Growth Path
• Aug'05-Aug'8 as Senior Engineer Material
• Aug'08-Feb'15 as Manager – Materials
• Maintained internal controls audit compliance and SOX compliance
• Purchased items like capital, consumable, machinery, platting shop equipment, chemicals, jigs & fixtures, spare, oil, paint, stationery, service
• Responsible for Purchasing of MCB,RCCB,RCBO & Change Over Switches components
• Successfully achieved:
• Budgeted cash flow under capital purchase of Rs. 33 Cr.
• Savings of Rs. 65 Lakhs through rate negotiations and identification of alternate sources
• Capital budget on yearly basis and cash flow worth INR 30 Cr.
• Won appreciation for developing/ presenting new product in the market within short span of time in market
• Bagged appreciation for timely completion of special orders (w.r.t material availability) in coordination with internal agencies
• Played a major role in conversion of purchase requisition into orders within TAT
• Executed smart purchasing with effective cost reduction (Rs. 58 Lac )
• Utilized SAP and other e-enabled tool to manage supply chain for internal and external customer satisfaction
• Ahmednagar Switchgear Works
• Highlights:

• Led procurement of raw materials, press-parts, plastic parts& fasteners for refrigerators
• Aurangabad

• Ranjangaon, Pune

• Nashik