Poonam Nikam Bhalerao

Senior Purchase Executive with over 10 years of experience in procurement and knowledge about supply chain management in electronics, electrical, and sheet metal industrial manufacturing. Skilled in vendor development, cost negotiations, purchase order processing, and ERP operations. Proven track record of driving cost savings, reducing lead time, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Successfully faced and cleared multiple customer audits with no major NCs. Conducted supplier audit as well.

Sr. Purchase Executive - Exxelia Alcon Electronics Pvt Ltd

(2025-11)

• Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors for electrical and electronics components.
• Manage procurement of raw materials, components and other items required for capacitor manufacturing.
• Negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Ensure quality standards are met by coordinating with vendors and internal quality teams.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and inventory level.
• Monitor market trends, competitor pricing and new product development to ensure competitive procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with the production planning and stores department to ensure seamless material availability.
• Handle purchase requisitions, purchase orders and vendor payments as per company policies.
• Resolve any issues related to delayed shipments, quality concerns or shortages.

Sr. Purchase and Operation Executive - Phinix Automation Pvt Ltd

(2021-12 - 2025-10)

• Organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods, services and contracts on a best price and best quality basis.
• Floating Enquiries (RFQ), analysis of received quotation, making Comparative Statement (CS), discussing technical specification with technical team and production manager.
• Cost estimation & cost reduction by getting quotations from various vendors and comparing the variation in prices offered, quality of materials and delivery period.
• Responsible for handling all sheet metal (MS, SS, Aluminum sheets, rods), Consumable etc.
• Regular follow-up with vendors for the delivery of materials as per the schedule and update the same to the concerned functional department heads.
• Formulating MIS reports about material management, cost savings, purchase status report, development of new vendors & transmitting them to the top management for facilitating the decision-making process.
• Supervise coordinating with QC for evaluation & audits, returning materials in case of rejection from QC, monthly review with factory to resolve material related queries.
• Ensuring details of all purchases, their documentation and record maintenance are in accordance to the ISO standards & guidelines.
• Maintaining MIS report, Vendor evaluation, supplier registration forms etc.

Sr. Purchase Executive - Patco Precision components Pvt Ltd - Nashik

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers for raw material (SS, Aluminium rod) fasteners, and consumables.
• Conduct RFQs, finalize suppliers based on cost, quality, and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and delivery schedules to optimize total procurement cost.
• Raise purchase orders as per MRP or production plans.
• Track order status and follow up for timely delivery to avoid line stoppages or production delays.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on delivery, quality and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and participate in vendor development activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with metal job workers and fabrication vendors.
• Target to develop 5-6 supplier monthly.
• Coordinate with production and planning departments to forecast material requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder points to ensure uninterrupted availability of key sheet metal items.
• Work with store and QA teams for material inward, inspection, and GRN processing.
• Initiate cost reduction strategies through alternative sourcing, rate renegotiation, and bulk buying.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering team for design optimization to reduce material consumption.
• Maintain records (As per IATF 16949) – Supplier development forms, Supplier evaluation, Supplier approved list, monthly basis supplier performance and share with supplier their monthly delivery and quality performance for a month, if required intimate to supplier to increase the performance.
• Planned supplier Audit yearly and as per the plan conduct supplier Audit.
• Maintain documents -Supplier approved list, Supplier evaluation, Supplier performance, Supplier documents (Supplier registration, ISO certificate, PPAP documents, and contract), Supplier audit plan, and Supplier audit check list with NC closer.

Sr. Purchase Executive - Xcellance Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd - Navi Mumbai

(2017-05 - 2018-11)

• Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers for local as well as import purchases, such as active and passive components, relays, ICs, sensors, PCBs, LEDs, Core, Transformers, Switches, SMPS (Power Supply), LCD's, Bobbin's etc.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and ensure timely deliveries.
• Get quotations and negotiate prices, credit terms, and delivery schedules.
• Issue purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions.
• Monitor material requirement planning (MRP).
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid production line stoppages.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials and consumables.
• Coordinate with store and production departments to ensure material availability.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) and maintain stock accuracy.
• Continuously seek cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality.
• Monitor market trends to forecast price fluctuations and plan procurement accordingly.
• Maintain proper records of supplier approved list, supplier performance, supplier evaluation, MIS report.

Purchase Executive - Pentas Engineering project Pvt Ltd - Pune

(2014-07 - 2017-05)

MBA - Operations - Sinhgad collage of Pune, Pune University (2014)

BE - E& TC - SNJB's Collage of Engineering, Nashik, Pune University (2011)

Diploma - E& TC - Maharashtra state Board (2008)

S.S.C - Maharashtra State Board (2005)