Assistant Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Experience
Manager - Strategic Sourcing at SGS India Pvt. Limited.
December 2014 - March 2017
Responsible for Laboratory operations, Setup, and expansion project requirements for categories like Capex, MRO, Utilities, Professional Services, etc.
Enforced Centralized procurement spread across 50+ facilities.
Reduced suppliers by 11% (from 950+ to 850+) by rationalizing and optimizing a complex supply base.
Owned Complex Sourcing Projects and negotiations resulting in 8% savings of USD 9 million.
Slashed category prices by 15% using an online bidding platform while evaluating bids, awarding the business, and monitoring contract compliance.
Assistant Manager - Strategic Sourcing at Emerson Network Power India Pvt. Ltd.
September 2006 – October 2010
Commodities – Electronic and Electrical, including Power Semiconductors, PCB assemblies, meters, etc.
Identified global sourcing, and contract negotiation opportunities leading to 15% cost reduction and value engineering projects for regular and new products to meet cost targets.
Conducted first Reverse auction for India Division for bare PCBs achieving a 17% cost reduction over a spend of USD 224K.
Localized PCB Assemblies in collaboration with China counterparts, engineering team, and suppliers for receiving technical details, approvals, and test setup implementation at the suppliers’ place.
Continuous supplier monitoring and improvement through KPIs to reduce risk and waste.
Manager – Commercial at Crest Steel and Power Pvt. Ltd. (Topworth)
May 2014 – December 2014
Responsible for procurement of packaging and consumer goods for manufacturing and trading group, supply, and installation for the factory setup.
Improved Planning, Inventory Control in coordination with Stakeholders.
Manager – Purchase at Stanley Engineered Fastening India Pvt. Ltd. (Avfast)
September 2011 – May 2014
Streamlined scattered data bringing it into analytical form, identified and implemented cost reduction programs leading to 12% savings for the 1st year and 8% YOY.
Responsible for sourcing raw material, Capex, and MRO categories, including various processes for the Automotive, Industrial, and Railway sectors locally and from low-cost countries.
Developed and implemented short and long-term plans to ensure inventory levels meet the demand and drive fulfillment.
Assistant Manager - Strategic Sourcing at Ingersoll Rand
November 2010 – September 2011
Project Procurement and Costing for surveillance system and installation at Banking and Five start Hotel clients.
Responsible for supply and installation of IT products and Security Solutions.
Led cost reduction initiatives with Integration managers and teams to meet business targets.
Volunteering at American Red Cross
Supplier Diversity Stakeholder Engagement - December 2022 to date
Be the voice with internal stakeholders to promote the Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Program.
Operation- Administrative Lead Volunteer - November 2022 to date
Managing supplies for the Greater Carolinas division.
Strategic sourcing executive with 12+ years of experience in diverse industries & high matrixed environments with proven records to consistently improve supplier relationships, reduce costs, develop innovative solutions, and maintain an uninterrupted and agile supply chain.
Key Role and Responsibilities
Analyze the Spend, develop and implement long-term strategic sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect categories across multiple business units across dynamic/fast-paced environment.
Lead contract negotiations and management, drive cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvements to meet corporate targets.
Partnering with business leaders and stakeholders from Cross-Functional Teams to understand their needs, providing optimum solutions with products and services.
Promote internal stakeholder awareness of procurement processes, systems, and compliance with procurement best practices.
Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end-to-end value, reduce risk and bring innovation to the business.
Prepare and execute RFI/RFQ/RFPs for complex sourcing decisions, conduct negotiations with suppliers, evaluate result analysis, recommend and implement result in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Encourage team members, implement new policies, and improve performance and morale.
Awards & achievements
Single-handedly conducted a most complex reverse auction for PCB Assemblies imported from China with global and domestic suppliers achieving a 30% cost reduction over a spend of USD 746K. This event was awarded the best event of the month globally at Emerson.
Established Ariba E-sourcing system at both Emerson and SGS by training the team members and suppliers on the E-procurement platform leading to a minimum of 12% cost reductions even from incumbents.
Synopsis of Personal Skills
Ability to lead and work in a team efficiently, quick at learning skills/concepts and effectively implementing the same.
Experience in working with teams in an international and multicultural environment.
Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong Communication (both written and oral), interpersonal and analytical skills.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Functional Work Experience –Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Category Management, Negotiations, Spend Analysis, Project Procurement, Risk Management, Reverse Engineering, Product Costing, Budgeting, E-procurement
Management Skills – Planning, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Critical thinking, Collaborative approach, Assertive
DOMAIN EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing
Testing & Certification (Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, Consumer Goods)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Oracle, SAP, BAAN, MFG Pro, Coupa, Ariba, GEP
EDUCATION
B.E. Electronics (Mumbai University)
PG Diploma Supply Chain Management (Welingkar Institute, Mumbai)
CERTIFICATION
CSCP (APICS)
Address
945, Woodview Ridge Lane, Lewisville, NC – 27023
Phone
aduy5e@r.postjobfree.com
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