# RFQ Process- Leading end to end RFQ process for intercompany buying. scope involves, finding plant for requested material, obtaining the quotation, releasing PO in SAP, order acknowledgment, and resolve any challenges wrt parts.# Expedite parts delivery basis requirement, work closely with the manufacturing plants for lead time reduction, and amend PO's as needed.# Resolve invoices-related issues by close coordination with invoicing team and supplier.# MIS reporting - Prepare various reports as required by stakeholders and help in decision making by providing quality data in reports.# Manage all SAP transactions for PO's. Work closely with the requestor,client-facing team, and manufacturing plant for resolving any issues about the material.Sales Support# Provide price and lead time to the sales team for requested material.# Parts details - Search SAP/Oracle for parts details like material specifications, drawings, Suppliers, etc.# RFQ process - Float RFQ to supplier and obtain quotation within the specified time. Follow up with the supplier and resolve any challenges for the quotation.# Review and share quotations with the sales team.

Spearheading Sourcing and Logistics function# Effectively managing purchase for Direct and Indirect Sourcing commodities like Raw Material, Dies, MRO - Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Material and Services, IT Material (Hardware and Software)# Lead supplier identification and finalization in line with organizational requirements# Drive NCR’s (Non-Conformance Receipts) & material replacement basis quality report# Lead negotiation with suppliers with focus on triple constrains (Cost, Quality and Delivery)# Weekly and monthly discussion with leadership providing process update & KPI deliverables, new scope identification, escalations & expectations.# Supporting the integration of the new ERP system including training and development, and user acceptance testing and implementation

# Responsible for procurement of various Indirect Material and Services required for day to day operations of engineering support center and assigned commodities for plants# Manage RFI / RFQ’s for Plants and Engineering Support Center, detail analysis of RFQ’s, and recommendation to commodity/functional managers on the preferred sourcing solutions/suppliers for specific Indirect or Direct Material# Manage various commodities like MRO (tooling, oil, etc), Off the shelf material, and logistic for plants along with Indirect Sourcing material and services for office# Initiate Supplier Qualification Process with support of Supplier Quality Engineers# Hands-on experience with ERP system for releasing Purchase Orders as per price list / negated prices, invoice on hold resolution and non-conformance receipts, etc.# Manage Inventories by Expediting or De-Expediting or canceling orders. Timely follow up with suppliers for order confirmation and on-time deliveries, update shipment related details in the system on a timely basis# Prepare daily, weekly, monthly analysis reports and status of the jobs assigned# Manage global trade management for Customs and SEZ operations & compliance related to material movement# Established a Supplier eco-system for various Indirect material and services with strategic suppliers resulted in faster delivery of material and cost optimization for the Pune site# Implemented LEAN methodologies for P2P process improvements in the area of Savings, on-time delivery, and supplier payments

# Spearheaded Sourcing and Logistics function# Execute competitive bid events. Identify potential suppliers, conduct due diligence on suppliers, contact suppliers to communicate requirements, evaluate bids received, and share findings with the end-user# Driven end to end Procure to Pay (P2P process) including receipt of the requisition, researching vendors/suppliers for the best value, creation of purchase orders, change orders, receipt of material, and coordinate for supplier payment# Commodities managed- MRO purchases (Maintenance, repair, and operations), IT and Facility Material and services# Introduced standard purchase process across functions for operational excellence# Collaborated with stakeholders from manufacturing and Quality for developing suppliers for the surface treatment process and dies for press shop# Responsible for negotiations with suppliers and established the total cost of ownership matrix leading to an overall 7% of cost reduction enabled by supply chain initiatives# Manage day to day material dispatch as per customer schedule by close coordination with productions and logistics team# Prepare and report management on daily stock, inventory, and purchase operations# Work closely with CHA and Freight Forwarders for Import shipment clearance

# Led quotation process with the help of marketing engineer and OEM sales team# Was responsible for procuring material from OEM as per customer’s requirement# Manage ERP system for Sales and Purchase orders.# Worked closely with OEM sales & logistic teams for arranging material as per agreed lead times# Supported finance team for account reconciliation and payments