Ninad Mankeshwar

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Excellence and Supply Chain Leader offering 14+ years of progressive leadership experience in driving procurement transformation, supplier development, sourcing excellence, and supply chain operations across Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Automotive, Medical Devices, Export Manufacturing, and Technology sectors. Proven track record of managing procurement portfolios exceeding ₹1,000 Cr while delivering cumulative sourcing and procurement savings exceeding ₹50 Cr through strategic sourcing, supplier development, localization, VAVE, inventory optimization, contract negotiations, and procurement governance initiatives. Well-versed with procurement and quality frameworks including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, SMETA, UKCA, and NIOSH, with strong expertise in procurement governance, CAPA management, supplier audits, performance management, and operational excellence.

Manager – Procurement & Supply Operations - Jio Platforms Limited - PAN India

(2024-10)

• Leading strategic sourcing and procurement operations across PAN India for passive infrastructure, capex, indirect procurement, and services supporting Broadband Network Operations.
• Managing sourcing, procurement planning, RFQ/RFP execution, reverse auctions, contract negotiations, vendor development, and procurement governance activities across PAN India operations.
• Developing alternate sourcing strategies and supplier ecosystems across multiple regions to improve supply continuity, logistics efficiency, and procurement resilience.
• Driving procurement planning through consumption analytics, demand forecasting, inventory reviews, and warehouse allocation planning using SAP-based data analysis.
• Coordinating with Business, Finance, SCM, Warehouse Operations, and Network Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability and rollout readiness.
• Delivered procurement savings exceeding ₹10 Cr through strategic negotiations, alternate sourcing, vendor development, and procurement optimization initiatives.
• Successfully maintained zero stockouts during the nationwide IPL Unlimited Offer demand surge, ensuring uninterrupted broadband rollout and customer onboarding activities.
• Developed proactive six-month material planning and consumption monitoring mechanisms, reducing emergency procurement requirements and logistics costs.

Manager – Global Projects Procurement & Supplier Development - Getinge India Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-11 - 2024-06)

• Led sourcing and procurement activities for operation theatre infrastructure systems, wall panels, laminar airflow systems, fabricated assemblies, cabinets, automated doors, and architectural solutions.
• Managed supplier qualification, supplier development, due diligence reviews, supplier audits, performance evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinated with architects, engineering teams, project stakeholders, and international suppliers to support project execution and sourcing alignment.
• Supported localization and "Make in India" initiatives through strategic supplier development and alternate sourcing programs.
• Supported ISO 13485 compliance through supplier qualification, documentation management, validation support, and procurement governance.
• Achieved procurement savings of approximately ₹10 Cr through localization, import substitution, alternate sourcing, and supplier development initiatives.
• Delivered average cost reductions of approximately 50% across selected categories while improving supplier quality and responsiveness.
• Successfully localized critical healthcare infrastructure components supporting Make in India initiatives.

Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain - Venus Safety & Health Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-09 - 2022-11)

• Managed procurement portfolio exceeding ₹200 Cr covering raw materials, packaging materials, bought-out components, imports, consumables, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Led strategic sourcing initiatives including VAVE, alternate sourcing, vendor consolidation, localization, and procurement optimization programs.
• Managed supplier ecosystem comprising domestic and international suppliers supporting high-volume manufacturing and export operations.
• Directed inventory optimization, warehouse management, VMI implementation, FIFO deployment, stock rationalization, and procurement planning initiatives.
• Coordinated with Quality, Production, Export, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support operational continuity and business growth.
• Delivered procurement savings exceeding ₹15 Cr through strategic sourcing, VAVE, alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, and commercial negotiations.
• Reduced inventory holding from 45–80 days to 20–25 days while maintaining uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Successfully managed supply continuity during COVID-related disruptions, raw material shortages, logistics constraints, and demand fluctuations.
• Achieved zero major non-conformities across customer, certification, and compliance audits.

Senior Engineer – NPD Sourcing & Supplier Development - BHTC India Pvt. Ltd.

(2018-10 - 2020-09)

• Managed procurement activities for polymers, plastic injection molded components, sheet metal parts, tooling systems, and assembly station requirements supporting automotive OEM programs.
• Led supplier selection, supplier development, RFQ management, cost negotiations, supplier evaluations, and sourcing support for development and production suppliers.
• Owned tooling development activities including DFM coordination, tooling progress tracking, trial planning, tooling readiness reviews, and supplier coordination.
• Managed complete PPAP ownership including supplier coordination, inspection planning, PSW submissions, and SOP readiness activities.
• Participated in IATF 16949 audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and supplier compliance initiatives.
• Delivered procurement savings of approximately ₹2–3 Cr through VAVE initiatives, alternate material utilization, and strategic commercial negotiations.
• Successfully led sourcing support for SOP launches across multiple OEM programs including Tata Motors, Mahindra, Nissan, Renault, Force Motors, and PSA.
• Achieved Zero PPM performance across development suppliers for major development projects.
• Successfully resolved critical tooling breakdowns and complex molding challenges while ensuring zero-line stoppages and uninterrupted project execution.

Deputy Manager – Packaging Sourcing & Procurement - Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

(2014-07 - 2018-09)

• Managed sourcing activities across multiple manufacturing locations covering raw materials, packaging materials, bought-out components, subcontracting operations, and imports.
• Led packaging sourcing initiatives covering primary, secondary and retail packaging materials.
• Managed annual packaging procurement portfolio of approximately ₹10 Cr while expanding the strategic supplier base from 5 to 20+ vendors.
• Led supplier development, supplier evaluation, RFQ management, reverse auctions, commercial negotiations, CAPA reviews, supplier audits, and procurement planning activities.
• Acted as core sourcing team member for NPD programs and product launches.
• Delivered procurement savings exceeding ₹5–10 Cr through strategic sourcing, packaging standardization, vendor consolidation, bundling initiatives, and commercial negotiations.
• Led packaging transformation initiatives that enhanced retail visibility, packaging functionality, and brand positioning.
• Successfully supported launch of multiple strategic NPD programs and over 100 retail SKUs under Cartini initiatives.
• Received multiple recognitions for Kaizen excellence, procurement innovation, packaging development, and operational improvement initiatives.

Management Trainee - Procurement - POSCO Maharashtra Steel Pvt. Ltd.

(2013-05 - 2014-07)

• Managed procurement activities (~₹25 Cr annual spend) supporting plant commissioning and operational requirements.
• Coordinated import procurement activities involving suppliers from South Korea and Japan.
• Supported procurement planning, logistics coordination, and material availability initiatives.
• Supported successful plant commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Improved procurement visibility through MIS reporting and dashboard development.

Purchase Associate - Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

(2012-05 - 2013-05)

• Managed procurement activities covering raw materials, packaging materials, subcontracting operations, and indirect procurement.
• Supported packaging development initiatives and supplier development programs.
• Generated procurement MIS reports and supported inventory planning activities.
• Supported successful plant relocation and procurement stabilization initiatives.
• Developed local supplier ecosystem improving responsiveness and supply reliability.

Graduate Diploma in Packaging Technology - Packaging Technology - SIES School of Packaging (2025)

Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management - Materials Management - Indian Institute of Materials Management (2024)

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - University of Mumbai (2011)