May 2023 – Oct 2023 · 5 mos · Chakan, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led the successful launch of NPI (New Product Introduction) projects, ensuring seamless integration of new products into the supply chain
• Managed and executed SCM project management initiatives, including process improvements, Resin availability tracking at supplier end, prioritizing schedules for critical import suppliers
• Effectively resolved operational procurement issues to ensure uninterrupted production and maintain supplier relationships
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product introductions,
• ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets

Jan 2020 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Managed the sourcing of IT goods and services, Packaging and Capex ensuring compliance with quality
• standards and cost-efficient procurement.
• Led the procurement of CAPEX equipment, working closely with suppliers to source and negotiate
• favorable terms, leading to a 14% reduction in capital expenditure costs
• Managed yearly spend of 30 crores INR (3.61 M USD) and achieved savings of 4.5 crores INR (0.54 M
• USD)
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, and delivery time, maintaining strong
• relationships with key suppliers
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including
• price, payment terms, and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to align procurement efforts with the company's goals and objectives

Jul 2015 – Nov 2019 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

• Successfully managed the sourcing of plastic injection parts, sheet metal parts, fasteners, foam and felts,
• blow molding components, decorative parts, CAPEX equipment, injection molds, assembly lines, and
• injection molding machines, ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effectiveness
• Managed yearly spend of 28 crores INR (3.37 M USD) and achieved savings of 4.7 crores INR (0.57 M
• USD)
• Zero based costing, tool cost estimation for negotiation and cost settlement with suppliers.
• Managed complex sourcing of new projects and contributed to the successful launch of numerous new
• products and projects within the automotive interiors segment
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize sourcing and supply chain efficiency for a wide
• range of automotive components
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, and delivery time
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies to make informed
• procurement decisions

Jun 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Successfully supported Mahle North America and Mexico in the procurement of non-production
• materials, tooling, and CAPEX items, ensuring cost-efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Created and managed purchase orders, streamlining the purchasing process and improving order
• accuracy.
• Initiated and conducted RFQ processes, engaging with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and
• favorable terms.
• Developed comprehensive quote comparisons to facilitate informed purchasing decisions, resulting in
• cost savings.
• Resolved invoice issues efficiently, ensuring that all financial transactions were accurate and in
• compliance with the Purchase order.

Oct 2013 – Jun 2014 · 8 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Assisted in the procurement of critical components for diesel generators, including canopy, control
• panels, wire harnesses, fasteners, and packaging materials.
• Collaborated with senior engineers and the materials team to analyze technical specifications and
• quality requirements.
• Worked closely with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, delivery schedules, and quality
• assurances.
• Supported the evaluation and selection of suppliers, focusing on quality, cost-effectiveness, and
• reliability.
• Assisted in the creation and management of purchase orders and monitored their progress.
• Conducted inventory management to ensure that required materials were in stock while minimizing
• excess inventory.
• Contributed to cross-functional teams to resolve technical and procurement challenges.

Sep 2009 – Oct 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pimpri, Pune · On-site

• Collaborated with the engineering team on the design and development of brake actuation systems for new projects in the Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) segment.
• Assisted in creating detailed technical specifications and engineering drawings for brake systems,
• ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Participated in prototyping and testing activities to evaluate the functionality and reliability of brake
• actuation systems.
• Supported senior engineers in analyzing test data, identifying areas for improvement, and making
• necessary design adjustments.
• Assisted in the preparation of project documentation and reports to communicate project progress and findings to the team.
• Contributed to cross-functional teams to collaborate on various aspects of the brake system
• development process.