Vikramsinh Kale

Results-Driven Supply Chain Leader with 09 Plus years of proven track record of optimizing Supply Chain operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and ensure timely delivery of product. Proficient in Strategic Management, Sales and Operational Planning, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, Logistics, Customer & Supplier Collaboration, Vendor relations. Aspiring to lead a transformative role within a dynamic organization, driven by a vision to elevate operational excellence and ignite exponential business growth.

Assistant Manager - Procurement at Delightful Gourmet Pvt Ltd (Licious) (2025-12 – Present)

Licious is a Bengaluru-based meat and seafood brand. The company serves the best, fresh and clean fish, chicken, meat, and eggs online.

• Managed end-to-end procurement operations including vendor sourcing, RFQs, and purchase order finalization
• Led vendor negotiations resulting in cost savings of 8–15% across key categories
• Developed and maintained a strong vendor base, ensuring consistent quality, pricing, and timely delivery
• Conducted comparative analysis of quotations and recommended cost-effective procurement decisions
• Monitored inventory levels and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal stock availability
• Implemented procurement planning strategies to avoid stock-outs and reduce excess inventory
• Ensured compliance with company procurement policies, audit requirements, and documentation standards
• Coordinated with finance for invoice verification, payment processing, and budget tracking
• Handled procurement budgets and tracked expenses to align with financial targets
• Evaluated supplier performance and initiated improvements or replacements where necessary
• Managed contract negotiations, renewals, and terms finalization with key suppliers
• Identified alternate sourcing strategies to reduce dependency and mitigate supply risks
• Resolved vendor issues related to delays, quality concerns, and pricing discrepancies
• Prepared MIS reports and procurement dashboards for senior management review
• Streamlined procurement processes, improving efficiency and reducing turnaround time

Procurement AM at Frigorifico Allana Private Limited (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Frigorifico Allana Private Limited is India's Largest Meat Processing and F&V Processing Unit.

• Identifying and evaluating Potential Suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with Industry Standards
• Forecasting Demand
• Monitoring Product Quality
• Building and maintaining strong supplier Relationships
• Evaluating Supplier Performance
• Resolving Supplier Problems
• Budget Management
• Reporting and analysis
• Staying up-to-date with Industry trends

Procurement Executive at Delightful Gourmet Pvt Ltd (Licious) (2021-12 – 2024-10)

Licious is a Bengaluru-based meat and seafood brand. The company serves the best, fresh and clean fish, chicken, meat, and eggs online.

• Implement Procurement strategies including Sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation
• Monitor Market trends, Pricing, and availability of food products and Ingredients to make informed Purchasing decisions & mitigate supply chain risks
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely communication and prompt resolution of any issues or disputes that may arise
• Optimize inventory levels by implementing effective demand forecasting methods and maintaining accurate records of stock levels, usage, and lead times
• Cost savings improvements, implement initiatives, track, and report on key procurement metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, production, and quality assurance, to ensure business goals are aligned
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, evaluate product quality, pricing, delivery terms
• Negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier & vendor contracts
• MRP (Material Requirement Planning), PP (Purchase to Pay) Cycle, Inventory Management, Reporting

Founder at Shri food Processing (2015-12 – 2021-11)

Shri food Processing is a food Processing company, delivering products in over 50 categories (Sauces, Masala, Pickels) through retail outlets to more than 7 Districts in Maharashtra.

• Develop high quality Business Strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
• Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the business strategy
• Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business & profits
• Strategic Planning, Organizing, Directing & controlling of financial undertaking
• Research the market and identify products that consumers want
• Exploring new market opportunities and take steps to expand presence
• Ensure that all required documents are in order and as per requirements
• Improve quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes
• Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions
• Co-ordinate subordinate staff to optimize the use of all resources
• Ensuring that product is designed in a way that is appealing to the customer

Executive MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management – Indian Institute of Management, IIM Kashipur

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (IT) – Tatyasaheb Kore College of Engineering

Diploma in Information Technology in Information Technology – Sahyadri Polytechnic