AVP - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Epack Durables Ltd. (2025-01 – 2026-03)
Responsible for Procurement of RM, Capex, for approx. 2050Cr annually for all locations of Induction, MG, Air Fryers, Air Conditioners, Coolers, Washing Machine and other appliances.
- Savings in premium of Copper conversion cost and by Barter without paying any extra cost.
- Development of alternate sources for CRCA, Insulation items, Hardware, PCB assembly, Induction assembly, Induction glass resulting into savings continuation.
- Complete launch of (Hisense Air Conditioners) starting from identification, PP till final product development.
- Closure of Annual buying contracts within India, and other countries, visited China for new products developments.
- Implemented Vector system, Vendor Portal – in process, and other automation projects - In-process, SOP's, & MIS systems.
Outsource -Chief General Manager at Surya Roshni Ltd. (2021-09 – 2025-01)
Responsible for Procurement of RM, MRO, Marcom, IT, Capex, Plant & Machinery, Projects & Outsourcing of LED lights, Coolers, Cooktops, Induction Cooker, Geysers, Fans, Appliances, Consumer Lightening, Professional Lightening, spend base of 1000+Cr annually for all locations.
- Initiated and implemented a saving drive of 140Cr+ in the tenure with strategizing of Procurements, Vendors, Contracts, Make Vs Buy, Alternate Vendor Development etc.
- Launched Fully Integrated Tool Room, Exhaust Fan Assembly Line and initiated Wire plant.
- Has been a frequent traveler to China for new vendor development, alternate sourcing, vendor audits, and new products developments.
- Implemented SAP, IT, Automations, Process defining SOP's, and E Auctions.
General Manager (Supply Chain) at Kent RO Systems Ltd (2020-08 – 2021-09)
Managed purchases of 600Cr annually.
- Initiated the launch of BLDC Fan, small home appliances assembly project closely with CMD in a stipulated time frame.
DGM Purchase at Havells India Ltd. (2012-12 – 2020-07)
Responsible for LED Lighting, PCBA, EMS, Switch Gear, Capacitor, Control Gear.
- Negotiated Copper premium providing an annual saving of 20 million INR/annum.
- Part of project team for strategic alliance tie up with Hyundai Korea, for contactor line.
- Successfully implemented Parivartan Program along with Mc Kinsey cost saving provided a savings of 65+ Cr INR by the way of negotiations, VA/VE, alternate supplier Development, Make Vs Buy & reverse Auction.
- Handled Electronics assembly production for a tenure of 6 months by the direct deputation by Director Qimat Rai Gupta in 2015.
- Automations in functions like 100% PDIR, DOL items, Launch of Vendor Portal, Low Cost Automation, Sustainability Drive, Vendor Consolidation, 100% Vendor Audits and other LPLS, HPHS reports.
Sr. Manager (HOD) – Hind Lamps at Bajaj Electricals Ltd. (2012-05 – 2012-12)
Producing GLS Bulb, Tubes and Aluminium Caps.
- Identified the plan for cost saving opportunities to a value of around 5 million INR within a time span of 6 months; achieved a level of 2.5million savings per month.
- Recognized by CMD Mr. Shekhar Bajaj and established rapport with vendors and customer.
Sr. Manager Purchase (HOD) at Precision Electronics Ltd. (2007-08 – 2012-05)
Taken care of procurement of PCBA, for Defence, Telecoms, and PCB Plant.
- Localized strategic and high cost items like EMI/EMC meshes, headsets with mic with ANR reduction, converters.
- Leaded prestigious Defence projects like Raytheon, DVDR, Mast, Airport Automation etc.
Manager Sales at Arihant Electricals (2004-09 – 2007-08)
- Registered a business growth of 121% for the electromechanical components business for the financial year 2005-2006 and 50% for 2006~2007 for category.
- Vendor development & sourcing from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, along with sales and support for industrial cooling fan, blowers, modules, DC contactors, Surge Arrestors etc.
Sr. Executive at Unikeller Group (Sellowrap Mfg. Co.,) (2001-10 – 2004-03)
- Cracked key accounts like Samsung, Moser Baer, Motherson, Sonalika, RCF, Panasonic etc. with a business potential of 3.6mn to 9.6 million INR per month.
- Cracked highly prestigious order from competitor's accounts (Birla 3M's) by introducing new items.
