Senior Team Member Procurement - Ester Film Tech Ltd - Gurgaon, Haryana / Telangana / Uttarakhand, India
(2024-08)
Ester Filmtech Limited is a publicly listed company specializing in the manufacture of specialized polyester and metallized films. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ester Industries Limited, headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. The company has manufacturing facilities in Telangana and Uttarakhand, with its registered office located at Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
- Leading the department in sourcing and procurement operations for Capex/Opex, spare parts across Mechanical, Utility, Instrumentation, and Electrical systems, including critical components for Stretching Film Machine, Slitter, Metalizing Machine, TDO, Heaters, Winding Machines, Lab Chemicals & Consumables Etc.
- Managing procurement of imported spares essential for machine maintenance and operational continuity.
- Managed the sourcing of all packing materials for the export of finished goods, coordinating with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to export standards and timelines.
- Obtained competitive quotations from approved and alternate vendors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
- Conducted vendor negotiations and facilitated approval of comparative statements, finalizing vendors as per L1 norms or committee recommendations.
- Oversaw Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) for all critical machines and equipment.
- Spearheaded region-wise vendor development near plants to enhance inventory control and minimize logistics costs.
- Facilitated vendor rate contracts through structured Purchase Committee Meetings.
- Managed IT procurement, including license renewals, software subscriptions, and IT spares acquisition.
- Executed and tracked purchase orders through SAP, ensuring timely delivery to plant locations.
- Ensured vendor management and lead time reduction through strategic planning and scheduling.
- Focused on the procurement of quality products, aligning with internal standards and compliance.
- Coordinated closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of spare parts, consumables, computer peripherals, IT licenses, chemicals, and lab items.
- Handled clearing and forwarding of imported spares/machinery, customs clearance, insurance, and AMC formalities.
- Attended financial planning meetings for monthly inventory budget allocation.
- Processed commercial invoices and advised the Accounts Department for timely vendor payments.
- Maintained all purchase-related documentation, including inquiries, negotiations, payment schedules, creditor statements, and correspondence.
- Led initiatives in cost control and procurement cost optimization.
- Identified and developed new vendors, conducted audits, ensured policy compliance, and provided vendor training.
- Conducted market intelligence and analysis: sourced substitute materials, tracked price trends, and maintained competitor databases.
- Achieved cost savings through new vendor development and continuous supplier evaluation.
- Collaborated with end-users to manage inventory levels, setting re-order points and quantities for optimal stock levels.
- Handled the procurement of capital equipment and other related materials for Electrical, Mechanical, Lab Chemicals, Consumable and Instrumentation systems as part of the RPET Project, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project specifications and budget.
- Prepared and maintained daily reports detailing Open Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Open Purchase Orders (POs) for all materials.
- Generated and submitted monthly audit reports to ensure compliance with internal procurement and financial standards.
- Coordinated with suppliers to obtain balance confirmations, ensuring accurate vendor account reconciliation.
- Actively involved in the vendor rating process, contributing to performance evaluations based on quality, delivery timelines, responsiveness, and compliance.
Senior Executive Materials - Dodla Dairy Ltd
(2015-03 - 2024-08)
- Sourcing & Procurement of Ferrous & non-ferrous Raw material SMP, Butter, Food Flavors, Food Colours, Sugar, BI-Products Packing Materials-CBX, Ghee Sleeves, Pet Jars, Stickers, Map Trays, Artwork Development, Promotional Items (Bags with Logo, Corporate Gifting etc), Lab Consumables, Lab Chemicals, Bulk Chemicals, IT Spares, License Renewals, P&M Materials, General Materials, Electrical Cables, Switches etc., Engineering Items like Bearings, belts, fasteners & transmission parts.
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- Procurement of other materials required for existing outlets and Dispatch Centers
- AMC for Printers, DG sets and other capital materials
- Identified and developed new suppliers for materials required in the production of newly developed products, ensuring quality and timely availability.
- Led local sourcing initiatives to replace imported materials, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved procurement lead times
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