Ravi Karvekar

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader targeting India and AOA markets with 22 years of experience across Asia and Africa. Leadership expertise in global category management, cost optimization, supplier development, contract negotiation, localization strategy, procurement transformation, spend governance, and cross-regional sourcing execution. Strong exposure to CAPEX, OPEX, direct & indirect procurement, global sourcing strategy, stakeholder management, and supplier performance management.

Strategic Sourcing Manager at SIDEL INTERNATIONAL (2020-09 – Present)

Global Category Strategy, Multi-Region Sourcing, Cost Optimization, Supplier Governance, Localization, Stakeholder Alignment

• Executed global commodity strategy across AOA improving sourcing efficiency
• Set annual savings targets and delivered continuous cost-reduction projects
• Managed regional spend with a global team of 10
• Led RFQ/RFP/tendering cycles ensuring process compliance and competitiveness. Achieved 3% YoY savings through supplier optimization and negotiation
• Oversaw vendor lifecycle including audits, compliance, and KPIs
• Drove localization programs reducing import dependency and lead times
• Built negotiation analytics to enhance contract and pricing decisions
• Negotiated high-value contracts using global price trend intelligence
• Coordinated cross-regional sourcing improving demand planning
• Delivered €1.2M+ annualized savings via negotiation and benchmarking
• Deployed sourcing dashboards enhancing spend visibility and supplier risk control
• Improved supplier OTIF and quality by 15% with governance improvements
• Built supplier risk scorecards integrating geopolitical & financial indicators
• Expanded AOA vendor base reducing import reliance and shortening lead times
• Led global sourcing initiatives supporting India and GCC supplier base expansion
• Implemented category strategy and supplier consolidation for cost optimization
• Strengthened stakeholder alignment across operations, engineering and finance

Sourcing Manager at SIDEL INDIA (2014-01 – 2020-09)

CAPEX Procurement, Supplier Development, RFQ/RFP, Vendor Localization, Cost Reduction, Stakeholder Management

• Optimized procurement for CAPEX, Direct, Indirect & NPD categories
• Negotiated supplier contracts with performance-based KPIs
• Achieved cost savings via supplier consolidation & alternative sourcing
• Improved operational efficiency and procurement performance
• Executed project procurement using forecasting models
• Conducted supplier risk assessments and dual sourcing strategies
• Drove competitive bidding & commercial evaluation for cost optimization
• Implemented supplier scorecards to strengthen compliance & performance
• Managed India sourcing operations with global stakeholder coordination
• Led vendor localization supporting regional sourcing strategy
• Delivered procurement savings through strategic negotiation and benchmarking

Deputy Manager at SUZLON ENERGY (2012-05 – 2014-01)

Plant Sourcing, Vendor Development, VA/VE, Cost Governance

• Led sourcing for 3 plants using VA/VE & negotiation
• Managed vendor development and cost governance
• Conducted strategic sourcing to reduce cycle time
• Implemented supplier performance tracking and sourcing strategy

Assistant Manager at TRW SUN STEERING (2009-08 – 2012-05)

Supplier Audits, Cost Breakdown, Commercial Evaluation, Negotiation

• Negotiated pricing & monitored raw material index fluctuations
• Conducted supplier audits ensuring PPAP readiness
• Managed technical & commercial evaluations for sourcing decisions
• Developed cost-breakdown models supporting negotiation strategy

Vendor Development Engineer at PUNE POLYMERS (2007-07 – 2009-08)

Vendor Development, New Supplier Identification, Cost Analysis

• Performed audits & onboarded new suppliers for cost improvement
• Identified new vendors reducing single-source dependency
• Conducted feasibility & cost analysis for tooling/material alternatives
• Supported supplier development and localization initiatives

Team Lead at TATA TOYO RADIATOR (2004-10 – 2007-07)

Production Planning, Procurement Coordination, Supplier Planning

• Improved workflow efficiency & production planning
• Supported procurement with material availability alignment
• Coordinated sourcing and supplier planning activities

Trainee Engineer at MAHINDRA ENGINEERING & CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (2003-09 – 2004-09)

RFQ Support, Supplier Evaluation, Procurement Coordination

• Engineering internship with exposure to manufacturing
• Assisted procurement with RFQs & supplier documentation

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering – NIET

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – MSTBE