Manjunath Bhagwat
HEAD OF PROCUREMENT & VENDOR DEVELOPMENT
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About
Results-driven Supplier Development and Procurement professional with over 25+ years of experience in vendor development, supplier audits, and quality management. Strong expertise in casting, forging, and manufacturing processes with a track record of optimizing supply chains, improving quality standards, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Adept at problem-solving, supplier negotiations, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Experience
Head of Vendor Management - RR global Private ltd
(2019-07)
- Led supplier identification, audits, and development strategies to ensure high-quality and cost-effective supply chains.
- Conducted regular audits and assessments of casting and forging suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Resolved supplier quality issues by implementing corrective action plans, reducing defects by 20%.
- Engaged with stakeholders to translate business problems into analytical models and insights.
- Directed supplier audits and development, improving vendor reliability and reducing quality defects by 30%.
- Partnered with finance & HR for budgeting, manpower planning, and performance appraisals.
Procurement and Supplier Development Lead - Bajaj Electricals Ltd
(2013-04 - 2019-06)
- Evaluated and monitored supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.
- Oversaw supplier performance monitoring, vendor risk assessments, and audits for production-critical parts.
- Worked with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and improve reporting accuracy.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced supplier performance and product quality
Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer - Wipro Luminaries
(1993-02 - 2013-04)
- Led supplier quality initiatives, ensuring suppliers met company and industry standards.
- Developed and executed supplier development programs, enhancing manufacturing efficiencies.
- Conducted technical audits and supplier evaluations, reducing supply chain risks.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to optimize production and sourcing strategies.
Education
MBA - Materials Management - NIBM -Bangalore
