LOKESH.RAO

Manager-Strategic Procurement

@adyumr@r.postjobfree.com -Gujarat

+91-900*******

SUMMARY

Highly Organized Manager-Strategic Procurement with a proven track record

of managing supplier relationships, and leading strategic reviews. Adept at

building and maintaining strong. relationships with internal and external

stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE

Manager-Strategic Procurement March 2020 to till date.

Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd -Compressor Division Vadodara-Gujarat

Lead Procurement strategy resulting in 10 % decrease in procurement costs.

Served as procurement subject matter expert and managed supplier.

relationships.

Developed and maintained procurement policies in according to

Danfoss EU regulations.

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure.

procurement goals were met.

Commodities:

Fabrication, Casting, Fasteners, Precision turned components, Blasting and

Primer, Direct and Indirect materials.

Material Manager Oct 2015 to Feb 2020.

Verde’s Clay & Minerals Equipment Pvt ltd Hosur -Tamil Nādu

Implemented New procurement process resulting in 35% increase in efficiency.

Sourcing / Procurement: Handling sourcing through identification of

cost-effective suppliers for procurement with an aim of improving.

quality & reliability.

Material Planning/Inventory Management: Preparing material.

requirement. Plan as per production floor needs.

Commodities:

Heavy Fabrications, Gear Box Shafts, Casting, Precision Gear, Precision

turned parts, Sheet metal components.

Sr. Executive Global Sourcing Jan 2008 to Oct 2015.

Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd -HEX Division Chennai -Tamil Nādu

Global Sourcing and Commodity Strategy: Dual Source

Benchmark (Danfoss and Non Danfoss)

Business Case Preparation (TCO) and Sourcing Comity approval.

After approval-Feasibility study, Engineering Samples, Run @ Rate,

pilot batch and Supplies involving with PCR, SQE, PM to Driving the Project

Beginning 50/50 Business within 1 year 60 to 70% and in 2nd Year 80%,

100% reliable if regular supply without any problem in Quality

Commodities

Crank Shaft, Motor Support Crank Case Connecting Rod, Hermetic Terminal,

Piston Ring, Stud spring, Deep Drawing, Motor and NPD parts

Assistant Manager –Purchasing Jan 2006 to Oct 2008.

BATLIBOI SPM PVT LTD Bangalore

Managed Procurement for a portfolio of projects resulting in 20% decrease in cost.

Managed Supplier relationships and negotiated favorable terms. Localization, Strong

Negotiation, Communication, YOY Cost Reduction.

Development for commodities viz. Fabrication, Casting, Spindle, Sheet metal,

Gears, Machine Base, Telescopic Covers and Bellows, Ball Screws, L.M.

Guideways Precision Machined turned components.

Commodities

Heavy Fabrication, Gear Box, Sheetmetal item, Gears Direct and

indirect Materials

Technical in Material Department March 2003 to Dec 2005.

Avasarala Automation limited. Bangalore

Managed Procurement for a portfolio of projects resulting in 10% decrease in cost.

Development of sources for all subcontracting components such as Casting,

Forging Precision jobs like CNC milling, Jig boring, CNC Turning, Plano milling,

VTL, Wire cut EDM, Spark erosion, Broaching operation, Gears, and sprockets,

Work with supplier for Cost saving projects and - Assure that supplier deliver.

correct PPAP on time Localization, Strong Negotiation, Communication,

YOY Cost Reduction & VA/ VE.

Commodities

Precision turned parts, Castings, Forging, Plating, EDM, Phosphating

Quality Engineer Jan 2000 to Feb 2003.

Precision Component Bangalore

Inspection of precision turned component.

Declaration:

I hereby declare that all the facts given above are true and correct to the

best of my knowledge.

Procurement Strategy

Developed and executed procurements Strategies that resulted in 20 % Cost savings.

Stakeholder Management

Established strong relationship with Internal and external stakeholders resulting in timely delivery of Projects.

Organization Skills

Effectively managed a portfolio of 50+ projects with varying deadlines resulting in 100% on time delivery.

SKILLS

Procurement

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

ACHIVEMENTS

Sustainability Initiative

Developed and implemented a sustainability Initiative resulting in 45% reduction in part localization.

CERTIFICATION

Vendor development Programmer -July 2012, Purchase Negotiation Skills -March -2012, Strategic Cost -reduction for Manufacturing Companies -Aug -2022

from M/s Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

APQP -PPAP & PFMEA Training -May 2022, Training on 7 Management Tools for Quality Control- June 2022,8D -July 2022, form M/s Omnex Consultant.

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

Travelling, Browsing, Driving, Sports

LANGUAGES

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Marathi

Personal Profile

Father’s Name: Janardhan. Rao.

Date of Birth : 21st Oct 1975

Place of Birth : Bangalore

Sex : Male

Marital status : Married

Religion : Hindu

Nationality : India

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