Assistant Manager – Purchase and Sourcing - AQ India (Part of AQ Group, Sweden) - Pune-Chakan
(2023-03)
- Managing annual procurement spend of ₹48+ Cr across raw materials, sheet metal, machined & bought‑out components.
- Achieved 10–14% cost reduction through strategic negotiation, vendor rationalization, and alternate sourcing.
- Developed and onboarded new suppliers for cost, lead‑time, and quality improvement.
- Handling project procurement as per BOM, RFQ, LOM, and approval workflows.
- Coordinating with logistics teams for inbound planning and lead‑time optimization.
- Followed P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, including PR follow-ups and purchase order releases.
- Conducted supplier performance evaluations on delivery, quality, and cost, driving continuous improvement.
- Conducted supplier performance rating, maintained supplier records, and supported supplier quality improvement activities.
- Led vendor development and new project initiatives, supporting group's global sourcing strategy.
- Ensured on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and maintained MRP parameters as per budgeted norms.
Assistant Manager – Materials (Purchase) - Electronica Plastic Machines Ltd - Pune
(2019-01 - 2023-03)
Managed end-to-end materials procurement for automotive forging and industrial engineering solutions, supporting high-mix manufacturing operations.
- Identified and developed suitable suppliers for direct, indirect, and project-based commodities.
- Coordinated ECN (Engineering Change Note) implementation with engineering, stores, and suppliers to ensure smooth design transitions.
- Controlled inventory by monitoring slow-moving items, vendor stock, and store levels to prevent shortages or line stoppages.
- Executed procurement as per MRP, covering line items, bought-out parts, raw materials, and indirect materials.
- Ensured timely inventory updates at vendor end and communicated plan changes driven by customer demand or production schedules.
- Closed pending PRs and indirect procurement activities through SAP MM (P2P cycle).
- Handled raw material procurement for MS & SS (sheet metal, hollow and solid sections).
- Managed sourcing of project and WO-based materials including fabricated parts, elbows, tees, reducers, gearboxes, pneumatic parts, chains, sprockets, pulleys, etc.
- Proactively tracked and expedited long-lead items to support project timelines.
- Performed costing and analysis for sheet metal, heavy and light fabrication parts.
- Measured and improved supplier performance across delivery, quality, and cost parameters.
- Generated procurement plans aligned with production and marketing forecasts.
- Released purchase orders and delivery schedules, ensuring material availability as per production plans.
- Conducted commercial negotiations with suppliers based on price comparisons and cost optimization.
- Led new project procurement and represented purchase in vendor development initiatives.
Senior Engineer – Procurement - BOBST Group (Swiss-based MNC, Turnover ₹250 Cr) - India
(2012-07 - 2019-01)
Led procurement activities for SS/MS raw materials, sheet metal, BOP mechanical parts, and indirect materials in a global packaging machinery manufacturing environment.
- Drove localization initiatives, transitioning components from import to India-based suppliers to optimize cost, lead time, and supply continuity.
- Managed inventory controls including Min–Max planning, FIFO/LIFO practices, and dynamic MRP parameter management.
- Ensured on-time material availability while maintaining inventory within budgeted norms.
- Executed commercial negotiations, price comparisons, and supplier finalization aligned to corporate pricing guidelines.
- Played a key role in new project procurement and vendor development, representing Procurement during NPI/SPM execution.
- Identified and developed suitable suppliers for diverse commodities, improving supplier base robustness.
- Coordinated closely with production, stores, planning, and multi-location plants to meet daily material requirements.
- Planned and prioritized daily purchase activities to support uninterrupted manufacturing.
- Handled indirect procurement including services, AMCs, capital/Capex items, and plant machinery sourcing.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of commercial terms, contracts, and supplier negotiations.
Purchase Executive - Racold Thermo India Ltd (Italy-based MNC, Turnover ₹250 Cr) - India
(2008-06 - 2012-07)
Managed end-to-end procurement for direct, indirect, capital & project materials in a multinational manufacturing setup.
- Handled sourcing of cutting tools, mechanical parts, raw materials, packaging, gases, consumables, hardware, gearboxes, bearings, chains, sprockets, and pneumatic components.
- Floated RFQs, performed commercial negotiations, price benchmarking, and supplier finalization.
- Played a key role in new project sourcing and vendor development, representing purchase during project execution.
- Initiated and executed cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate vendor development, and cost analysis.
- Conducted supplier performance rating, maintained supplier records, and supported supplier quality improvement activities.
- Coordinated closely with production, stores, planning, and multiple plant locations to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
- Ensured on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and maintained MRP parameters as per budgeted norms.
- Managed supplier account reconciliation in coordination with the finance team and ensured timely payments.
- Supported procurement of capital items, AMCs, and service contracts with vendors.
