Arpit Watwale

Experienced electrical and electronics engineer with over 12 years of expertise in procurement and supply chain management, including 2 years as a Purchase Engineer at Jash Engineering Ltd., 10 years managing procurement in a manufacturing business, and current role as Purchase Executive at Skyline Industries Pvt. Ltd. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, evaluate vendors, and ensure timely and quality deliveries to support business operations.

Purchase Executive - Skyline Industries Pvt. Ltd.

(2024-11)

• Responsible for procurement of consumables, maintenance items, CNC, VMC, lathe tools, and capital equipment
• Handling procurement of raw materials such as MS sheets, plates, angles, flats, pipes, and channels for manufacturing operations
• Managing AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) procurement for all machines and maintaining proper records/data of AMC agreements
• Coordinating with vendors to arrange service engineers and support whenever machines are under maintenance or breakdown
• Responsible for end-to-end procurement of machinery, civil materials, and electrical items required for new plant setup and installation
• Created and managed purchase orders ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement
• Maintained optimal stock levels by monitoring inventory and coordinating with departments
• Prepared comparison sheets to support strategic purchasing decisions
• Developed and onboarded new vendors to expand the supplier base
• Conducted vendor evaluations to ensure adherence to standards and compliance
• Followed SOPs and procurement protocols to maintain process integrity

Owner & Operations Manager - Manufacturing Business

(2014-01 - 2024-10)

• Managed end-to-end procurement of raw materials required for production
• Led a production team of 8-10 members to ensure timely order dispatch
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and implemented process improvements
• Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize costs and efficiency
• Spearheaded new product development and expanded the customer base via Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho
• Oversaw production lifecycle from procurement to final dispatch, ensuring high product quality

Purchase Engineer - Jash Engineering Ltd.

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed procurement of spare parts and materials (electrical and mechanical) for the maintenance department
• Prepared and processed purchase orders while maintaining optimal inventory levels
• Initiated and maintained professional relationships with national and international suppliers
• Conducted supplier evaluations, plant visits, and vendor interviews to ensure high-quality standards
• Negotiated contracts to secure cost-effective procurement terms while meeting operational requirements
• Tracked orders and deliveries, ensuring timely and efficient procurement processes
• Generated regular reports on procurement activities, purchase costs, and vendor performance

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering - RGPV University

Medicaps Institute Of Technology & Management

Higher Secondary Education - New Golden H.S. School, Indore

High School Education - New Golden H.S. School, Indore