Prashant Chemte

Procurement and Supply Chain leader with 18+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Procurement, CAPEX Procurement, Vendor Development, Contract Management, and Manufacturing Supply Chain within global manufacturing organizations. Currently serving as Regional Commodity Manager – CAPEX at Eaton, leading procurement for multiple manufacturing plants and managing capital investment projects valued at over ₹29 Crores. Proven success in delivering multimillion-rupee cost savings, leading cross-functional teams, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Known for driving procurement transformation, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Regional Commodity Manager – CAPEX / Indirect Procurement - Eaton India Pvt. Ltd. - Ahilyanagar, Nashik, and Ranjangaon

(2017-05)

Lead indirect procurement and CAPEX sourcing activities for manufacturing plants located at Ahilyanagar, Nashik, and Ranjangaon.

• Lead procurement strategy for capital equipment, utilities, automation, civil infrastructure, electrical systems, maintenance services, and indirect materials.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including RFQ, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial negotiations, contract award, and project execution.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Finance, and Global Procurement teams.
• Monitor project budgets, procurement milestones, supplier performance, and capital expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with MIDC, MPCB, Factory Inspectorate, Fire Safety, ISO, and corporate governance requirements.
• Support financial audits and capital expenditure reviews.
• Successfully delivered ₹14 Crore manufacturing capacity expansion project.
• Currently leading ₹15 Crore CAPEX expansion program.
• Increased manufacturing capacity by approximately 30%.
• Delivered annual procurement savings ranging from ₹20 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs through sourcing, supplier development, and commercial negotiations.
• Led procurement for automation, material handling improvements, utilities, assembly line upgrades, and infrastructure modernization.
• Successfully managed financial, internal control, and capital expenditure audits with positive outcomes.
• Built high-performing supplier partnerships supporting quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement - Eaton India Pvt. Ltd.

(2015-01 - 2017-04)

• Managed procurement of indirect materials and maintenance services.
• Negotiated commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Supported plant expansion initiatives.
• Improved Days Payable Outstanding (DPO).
• Managed CAPEX procurement activities.
• Coordinated project cost tracking and management reporting.

Assistant – Supply Chain Management - Eaton India Pvt. Ltd.

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

• Planned and executed procurement for manufacturing projects.
• Prepared CAPEX proposals for APAC approvals.
• Managed procurement budgets and expenditure.
• Coordinated sourcing of equipment, quality instruments, infrastructure, and safety systems.

SCM / Stores Executive - KOEL – Eaton (EOU Plant)

(2007-02 - 2009-12)

• Managed stores and indirect procurement.
• Improved inventory management and material flow.
• Supported implementation of Just-in-Time practices.
• Participated in productivity improvement projects.

Graduate Trainee - Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

(2006-08 - 2007-01)

• Rotational assignments across Production, Quality, Stores, and Supply Chain.
• Supported inventory management and procurement operations.

MBA - Production & Materials Management - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2011)

B.Sc. - Computer Science - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2006)