Manjunath Bhagwat

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.

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.

MBA - Materials Management - NIBM -Bangalore