Kotresh Hiremath

Master's in supply chain & marketing with 13+ years of purchase experience and 4 years in production/material management within the manufacturing industry. Currently working as Manager – Purchase at Ardee Industries Ltd. Executed end-to-end implementation (Plan, Analyze, Design, Build, Configuration, Customization, Testing, Go-Live & Production Support).

Proficient in SAP MM (R/3), DAX, and BUSY. Performance-driven Purchasing Manager with expertise in procurement operations, supplier evaluation, price negotiation, reverse auctions, and team leadership; strong communication and leadership skills. Developed alternative local sourcing strategies, resulting in cost savings on imported raw materials.

Planning & budgeting of procurement functions, including cost estimation and contract negotiation. Vendor classification (ABC analysis) based on cost, quality, and delivery performance. Performed root cause analysis (Why-Why analysis) and brainstorming on rejection materials.

Manager - Purchase - ARDEE INDUSTRIED LTD

(2025-01)

• Procurement of MRO items (Mechanical, Electrical, Operational, Safety, IT, Min/Max, repeat orders) for BBSU, Refining, Smelting, OPEX, CAPEX, and other plant materials.
• Vendor development & performance evaluation; handling & drafting ABG/PBG documents and issue resolution.
• Managed import consignments & documentation; coordinated with CHA & customs; prepared import/domestic comparative statements.
• Procurement of OEM spares; strategic sourcing with annual planning, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Inventory management aligned to production targets and plant capacity through strategic sourcing.
• Procurement of capital goods (indigenous & imported).
• Ensured compliance with internal & external audits.
• Prepared AMC contracts.
• Created purchase orders and service orders.
• Conducted reverse auctions for supply, services & transportation.
• Prepared MIS reports.
• Coordinated with transporters to finalize freight charges.
• Generated monthly performance reports (cost savings, inventory reduction, PR–PO lead time, OTIF, GRN, quality compliance, emergency orders, safety observations, customer satisfaction).
• Conducted SSI reviews & resolved vendor disputes; drove service improvements.
• Prepared ABC analysis, Min/Max stock, and repeat order reports.
• Tracked NRGP/RGP and ensured timely material follow-up.
• Managed end-to-end procurement cycle (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, techno-commercial analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, order finalization, contract strategy).

Senior Manager - Purchase - JINDAL SAW LTD - Nagothane

(2023-08 - 2024-12)

• Procurement of NRM items for SS Extrusion, HOT Mill, HOLLOW Unit, OPEX/CAPEX, and plant materials.
• Vendor development & performance evaluation; handling ABG/PBG documentation and issue resolution.
• Managed import consignments & documentation; CHA/customs coordination; import/domestic comparative statements.
• OEM spares procurement, annual planning, negotiation & contract finalization through strategic sourcing.
• Inventory management is aligned with production targets and plant capacity via strategic sourcing.
• Procurement of capital goods (indigenous & imported).
• Ensured internal & external audit compliance.
• Prepared AMC & ARC contract agreements.
• Created purchase orders and service orders.
• Conducted reverse auctions (supply, service, transportation).
• Prepared MIS reports and coordinated freight finalization with transporters.
• Generated monthly KPI reports (cost savings, inventory reduction, PR–PO lead time, OTIF, GRN, quality, emergency orders, safety, customer satisfaction).
• Conducted SSI reviews & resolved vendor disputes for service improvement for every six months.
• Prepared ABC analysis reports.
• Handled end-to-end procurement cycle (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, techno-commercial analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, order finalization, contract strategy).

Manager - Purchase - SLR METALIKS LTD - Hospet

(2022-03 - 2023-08)

• Procurement of MRO items for MBF, CCM, Power Plant, Refractories, OPEX & CAPEX materials.
• Vendor development & performance evaluation; handling ABG/PBG documentation and issue resolution.
• Managed import consignments & documentation; coordinated with CHA/customs; prepared import/domestic comparisons.
• Procurement of OEM spares; annual planning, negotiation & contract finalization with strategic sourcing.
• Inventory management aligned with production targets and plant capacity.
• Procurement of capital goods (indigenous & imported).
• Ensured internal & external audit compliance.
• Prepared AMC & ARC contract agreements.
• Created purchase orders and service orders.
• Conducted reverse auctions (supply, service, transportation).
• Prepared MIS reports and coordinated freight finalization with transporters.
• Generated monthly KPI reports (cost savings, inventory reduction, PR–PO lead time, OTIF, GRN, quality, emergency orders, safety, customer satisfaction).
• Conducted six-monthly SSI reviews; resolved vendor disputes and improved service.
• Prepared ABC analysis reports.
• Managed end-to-end procurement cycle (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, techno-commercial analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, order finalization, contract strategy).

Manager - Purchase - HINDWARE GROUP - HSIL Ltd (AGI Glass Pac) - Hyderabad

(2021-10 - 2022-03)

• Managed POs, consignment checks, supplier evaluation, and order tracking.
• Coordinated with suppliers on shipments and expedited deliveries.
• Handled end-to-end procurement (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiation, contract finalization, PO release).
• Vendor development & evaluation; ABG/PBG documentation and issue resolution.
• Maintained inventory in coordination with production.
• Prepared RFQs using drawings/specifications; executed eRFX (Ariba) & reverse auctions globally.
• Resolved supplier queries, validated bids, and performed comparison analysis.
• Led negotiations & sourcing strategy, awarded contracts, and enabled PO generation.
• Coordinated with stakeholders/end-users to meet requirements on time.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities, analyzed spend, and optimized sourcing.
• Negotiated contracts/frameworks ensuring SLA/KPI compliance.
• Tracked KPIs (savings, delivery, customer satisfaction).
• Handled contract administration, reviews, and compliance.
• Managed imports & documentation with CHA/customs; comparative statements.
• Developed strategic suppliers & conducted bidder conferences.
• Procured turbine & power plant components (piping, HVAC, ducts, transformers, pumps, etc.).

Manager – Purchase - TATA Steel Downstream products limited -TADA (Heavy Engineering)

(2018-06 - 2021-08)

• Procurement of CAPEX, OPEX, MRO, consumables, engineering items, BOC items, and components (bolts, machining, forging, fabrication, casting).
• Vendor development & evaluation; ABG/PBG handling and issue resolution.
• Prepared AMC contracts, POs, and service orders; executed reverse auctions (supply, service, transport).
• Managed end-to-end procurement (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiation, contract finalization).
• Prepared MIS, spend & ABC analysis; coordinated freight finalization.
• Generated monthly KPI reports (cost savings, PR–PO, OTIF, GRN, quality, safety, customer satisfaction).
• Reported green procurement & AA vendor performance to leadership.
• Performed Why-Why analysis on rejections; drove transport cost reduction (FCM/RCM optimization).
• Conducted customer satisfaction surveys and implemented improvements.
• Promoted green procurement practices.
• Conducted SSI reviews; resolved vendor disputes.
• Handled value engineering, PR–PO cycle management, and audit (ISO 3834) reporting.
• Managed import consignments & documentation with CHA/customs; comparative statements.
• Managed receipt, storage, and issue of materials, including documentation, with a team of store assistants.
• Conducted bi-yearly physical inventory & reconciliation.
• Monitored and reported non-moving & slow-moving inventory.
• Handled material issuance to subcontractors and related coordination.
• Ensured proper storage, preservation, and scrap disposal.
• Prepared monthly consumption reports and presented to management.

Senior Purchase officer - FOSROC India Ltd - Bangalore

(2017-03 - 2018-06)

Worked at Head Office (India) handling CAPEX, revenue materials, and services for all plants and regional offices.

• Supported Purchase Head in procurement activities and reported to the Operational Head.
• Managed procurement of CAPEX & OPEX materials and released service orders to sales departments.
• Vendor development & evaluation; handled ABG/PBG documentation and issue resolution.
• Prepared purchase orders and service orders.
• Generated MIS reports.
• Managed import consignments & documentation; coordinated with CHA/customs and prepared comparative statements.

Asst Manager Purchase - SLR METALIKS LTD - Hospet

(2016-06 - 2017-03)

• Procurement of MRO items for MBF, CCM, Power Plant, Refractories, and engineering components (machining, forging, fabrication, casting).
• Vendor development & evaluation; handling ABG/PBG documentation and issue resolution.
• Managed import consignments & documentation; coordinated with CHA/customs; prepared comparative statements.
• Prepared AMC contracts, purchase orders, and service orders.
• Conducted reverse auctions (supply, service, transportation).
• Prepared MIS reports and coordinated freight finalization with transporters.
• Generated monthly KPI reports (cost savings, inventory reduction, PR–PO lead time, OTIF, GRN, quality, safety, customer satisfaction).
• Conducted SSI reviews; resolved vendor disputes and improved service levels.
• Prepared ABC analysis reports.
• Managed end-to-end procurement cycle (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, techno-commercial analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, order finalization, contract strategy).

Junior Manager Procurement - JSW Steel Ltd - Bellary

(2007-02 - 2016-06)

• Supported Purchase Head; reported to Head of Operations.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement: PR/indent, PO/WO generation, vendor sourcing, job work, GRN, follow-ups, planning, inspection, inventory & logistics coordination, rejected material handling.
• Vendor development & negotiation; handled ABG/PBG documentation.
• Issued service orders as per requirements.
• Maintained vendor relationships and performance evaluation.
• Ensured smooth supply chain flow (materials, funds, information).
• Strong communication, analytical & team skills.
• Handled import clearance with customs for timely material availability.
• Implemented global sourcing strategies with cost reduction in procurement, packaging & logistics.
• Coordinated with vendors & technical teams for timely project execution.
• Managed transport coordination and freight finalization.
• Prepared MIS reports, fund allocation, and maintained advance & LC data.
• Handled sourcing cycle (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, techno-commercial analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, order finalization).
• Managed import consignments & documentation; prepared comparative statements.
• Managed material receipt, storage, and issue with proper documentation.
• Performed stock variance analysis, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Generated monthly stock reports; tracked non/slow-moving inventory.
• Ensured accurate records, proper storage, and scrap handling.
• Maintained safe material handling with zero accidents.

DIPLOMA - Mechanical - BOARD OF TECHANICAL EDUCATION / SANDUR POLYTECHNIC YESHWANT NAGAR (2006)

BE - Industrial and Production - VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY / RYMEC COLLEGE BELLARY (2012)

MBA - Marketing Management - VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY / PDIT COLLEGE HOSPATA (2015)

MBA - Supply Chain Management - MIT UNIVERSITY PUNE (2015)