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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

◆ Category Management: Managed procurement of Project purchase, bought out, capex and MROitems, optimizing supply chain operations and ensuring smooth deliveries.◆ Supplier Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, onboarded newvendors to reduce the monopoly, and fostered partnerships to enhance supply chain efficiency.◆ Cost Optimization: Identified and executed cost-saving opportunities, leading to improved marginsand overall procurement… Show more ◆ Category Management: Managed procurement of Project purchase, bought out, capex and MROitems, optimizing supply chain operations and ensuring smooth deliveries.◆ Supplier Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, onboarded newvendors to reduce the monopoly, and fostered partnerships to enhance supply chain efficiency.◆ Cost Optimization: Identified and executed cost-saving opportunities, leading to improved marginsand overall procurement efficiency, ensuing positive difference in in AP- AR payments.◆ Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with operations and fulfilment teams to resolve issues,ensuring zero failure in deliveries and seamless project execution.◆ Contract Negotiation: Led contract negotiations, securing favourable terms including pricing, payment schedules, warranty terms and quality requirements for optimal vendor agreements through MMSA /ARC.◆ Supply Chain Optimization: Worked with supply chain teams to streamline material flow, reduce leadtimes, using VMI for JIT material. Ensured material is delivered such that its consumed/ shipped within 2 Days to boost operational efficiency.◆ Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, engineering drawings (Blueprints, GD&T), good hand in Advance Excel SAP MM & Microsoft Power BI including 1st level support.◆ Risk Management: Performing audits, Clear Contracts, regularly review, Performance Bank Guaranty◆ Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process: Ensuring timely floating of RFQs on the same day PR is received. Upon finalizing the supplier, promptly release the Purchase Order (PO) through SAP. Manage follow-ups for required documents, such as General Arrangement Drawings (GAD) and datasheets. Expeditedeliveries as needed, ensuring adherence to project timelines and delivery schedules. Show less

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

◆ Procurement Executive in stores & Purchase Department looking after MRO Capex and other items.◆ Managed procurement activities using GEM Software for efficient material acquisition.◆ Extracted pending Purchase Requisition (PR) data from SAP and ensured timely processing.◆ Generated Purchase Orders (POs) from pending PRs within the SLA of 24 hours, maintaining efficiencyand compliance.◆ Provided daily status updates of pending PRs and circulated daily Management Information… Show more ◆ Procurement Executive in stores & Purchase Department looking after MRO Capex and other items.◆ Managed procurement activities using GEM Software for efficient material acquisition.◆ Extracted pending Purchase Requisition (PR) data from SAP and ensured timely processing.◆ Generated Purchase Orders (POs) from pending PRs within the SLA of 24 hours, maintaining efficiencyand compliance.◆ Provided daily status updates of pending PRs and circulated daily Management Information System(MIS) reports.◆ Negotiated contracts, prices, and terms of business with suppliers, optimizing cost savings andoperational effectiveness.◆ Strategically sourced vendors for long-term relationships and established backups for strategicallyimportant items.◆ Updated item descriptions in SAP to align with physical materials and technical specifications foraccurate identification.◆ Issued materials to users based on approved documentation (SAP Reservation), ensuringaccountability and traceability.◆ Managed inventory levels to stay within established Min-Max levels, replenishing stock whennecessary to maintain operational continuity.◆ Implemented First In, First Out (FIFO) method for products with expiration dates to minimize wasteand ensure product quality.◆ Created tender documents, floated them to vendors, and addressed their technical queries incollaboration with users.◆ Prepared Purchase Orders after technical and commercial evaluation using ME21N transaction in SAP. Show less

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

◆ Acknowledge and supervise processing of customer purchase orders and schedules within definedTAT.◆ Requesting quotes and comparing prices for maximum ROI.◆ Managing relationship with suppliers.◆ Negotiating appropriate contracts for pricing and supply and closing deals with optimal terms.◆ Coordinating with suppliers & managing supply operations by tracking incoming inventory & delivery arrival time.◆ Organizing and updating database of suppliers, delivery times… Show more ◆ Acknowledge and supervise processing of customer purchase orders and schedules within definedTAT.◆ Requesting quotes and comparing prices for maximum ROI.◆ Managing relationship with suppliers.◆ Negotiating appropriate contracts for pricing and supply and closing deals with optimal terms.◆ Coordinating with suppliers & managing supply operations by tracking incoming inventory & delivery arrival time.◆ Organizing and updating database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies.◆ Working with team members to develop future purchasing plans and potential relationships withvendors.◆ Ensure orders are placed to relevant supply partners, maintaining quality and pricing standards.◆ Align pickups and ensure adherence to committed pickup dates.◆ Follow up rigorously to ensure orders are fulfilled on time in Full by supply partners◆ Coordinate with Warehouse team and ensure timely deliveries to Customers with accurate supporting documents.◆ Implemented costs initiatives across products to contribute 2% increase in organization’s grossmargin.◆ Handling monthly purchase of about Rs. 4 Cr.◆ Developed supplier base for new category (PPE) in order to urgently cater to the COVID situation.◆ Reduced costs through centralized procurement & vendor negotiations.◆ Negotiated credit period from 15 days (avg.) to 35 days (avg.) across 70 vendors.◆ Working closely with KAMs & Sourcing team to improve customer experience by adhering to 2 days◆ TAT for RFQ quoting, minimizing rejection & timely delivery of orders.◆ Improved 1st pick-up adherence from 45% to 75% within 2 months.◆ Supporting sales team with Serviceability & GM Analysis for new customer acquisition Show less

Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

◆ Generating Purchase Order to venders, as per requirement of production Department for fulfillingCustomer P.O.◆ Timely follow up with venders to ensure product delivery on time.◆ Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.◆ Negotiating with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.◆ Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality… Show more ◆ Generating Purchase Order to venders, as per requirement of production Department for fulfillingCustomer P.O.◆ Timely follow up with venders to ensure product delivery on time.◆ Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.◆ Negotiating with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.◆ Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.◆ Coordinating with suppliers & managing supply operations by tracking incoming inventory & delivery arrival time. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering, 70%

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, 83%