Vendor Development- Market research, vendor evaluation, capacity assessment, vendor documentation and onboarding, RFI, RFQ, RFP, quotation evaluation, and performance evaluation.
Commercial Contract- Possess a practical understanding of end-to-end contract processes, including drafting, rigorous clause analysis, scope management, and effective negotiation strategies gained during tenures at Siemens and NRB. Expertise includes working with MSA, SLA, AMC, CMC, etc.
Indirect Procurement- Technical understanding of MRO and packaging items, office supplies, marketing supplies, tooling and testing, and IT software and hardware.
SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Proficiency- Managed the full P2P cycle in SAP (MM), utilizing transactions for PR creation, PO conversion, GRN, MIRO, Schedule Agreements, Subcontracting, and approval processes.
Capex Procurement- Understanding of Bank Guarantees, LD clauses, PDC, payment terms and Incoterms, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis, leasing vs. buying analysis, ROI, Payback period, and NPV.
Import Procurement- Comprehensive understanding of import procurement, including Incoterms, documentation (e.g., commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading), and end-to-end customs clearance processes.
Inventory Management- Understanding of inventory models: ABC, JIT, HML, VED, inventory analysis, safety stock, reordering (Q and P based), EOQ, and MOQ, Kraljik matrix
Cost Reduction Expertise- Pooling, standardization of materials, alternative material, design modifications, alternative supplier development, substitution, benchmarking with others, and negotiations.
LCA, Carbon footprint calculation, EPR, Sustainable substitutes for materials, carbon footprint reduction plan for scope 1 , 2 , 3
Strong understanding of IATF 16949:2016 (Automotive Quality Management System) and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), complemented by a basic understanding of ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management) standards.
Working in maintenance for two and a half years and coming from a Mechanical background, I have developed a strong understanding of:
Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Lubrication, Bearings, Gears, Fasteners, Belts, Engineering Drawings, Material and Metals, Lubrication, Transmission Systems, Maintenance
SAP, Word, Excel , Outlook , Power point, Power Bi, Canva, AutoCAD, Use of Ai
Why Why Analysis, Root cause analysis, Fishbone analysis, SWOT, 5 forces, Pestle analysis, Eisenhower matrix, 5-s, Poka yoke, Kaizen, BCG matrix, Kraljik matrix, Gannt chart
Problem solving, Analytical skills, Decision making, Flexibility, Communication, Project support, Team management and Time management
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi. Currently learning German.