Highly accomplished and driven procurement professional with a proven track record of 13 years in purchase, strategic sourcing, costing, and supply chain management. Expertise lies in the casting (ferrous and non-ferrous) and machining commodity sectors, specializing in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, enhancing capacity, implementing import strategies, and developing effective development strategies. Skilled in new supplier introduction, proto development, budgeting, supply chain management, global sourcing, logistics, MIS, VAVE, and BSSB.Core Competencies:• Purchase: Implementing strategic purchasing processes to optimize procurement efficiency and meet organizational goals.• Cost Reduction: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing effective strategies to drive cost reduction initiatives.• Costing: Utilizing advanced costing techniques to analyze pricing structures and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.• Capacity Enhancement: Assessing production capacity and implementing strategies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.• Import: Managing import processes, including customs compliance, logistics coordination, and cost-effective sourcing.• Development Strategies: Devising and executing strategies to support product development initiatives and meet project objectives.• New Supplier Introduction: Identifying and onboarding reliable suppliers, conducting due diligence, and establishing strong partnerships.• Proto Development: Overseeing prototype development processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of samples for evaluation.• Budgeting: Developing and managing budgets for procurement activities, ensuring cost control and resource optimization.• Supply Chain Management: Streamlining supply chain operations to improve efficiency, minimize lead times, and enhance overall performance.• Global Sourcing: Identifying and evaluating global suppliers, leveraging international markets for competitive advantage.• Logistics: Coordinating end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.• MIS (Management Information Systems): Utilizing data analysis tools and systems to gather, analyze, and present procurement-related information.• VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering): Implementing VAVE methodologies to enhance product value and optimize costs.• BSSB : Building strategic supplier base.