Procurement & Commercial Engineer: Cost Optimization Leader

JAGRUTI GURUNATH GOLE

Kalyan Shahapur *************@*****.*** +91-744*******

Professional Summary

Results-driven Procurement and Commercial Engineer with experience in general and CAPEX procurement, vendor development, techno-commercial evaluation, and contract negotiation. Skilled in sourcing equipment, services, spares, and infrastructure projects, with strong capabilities in supplier evaluation, cost analysis, PO execution, and cost optimization, while ensuring alignment with supply planning, inventory control, logistics, and quality, delivery, and budget requirements. Professional Experience

Syscon Wires Mumbai

Operations Executive Oct 2024-Present

• Managed complete procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle from indent verification, RFQ, supplier negotiation, PO creation, delivery follow-ups, to material receipt and payment.

• Verified material indents for necessity and accuracy, improving purchase control and avoiding unnecessary procurement.

• Led supplier negotiations on pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms, achieving cost savings including 50% discount on critical machine servicing.

• Implemented three-way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice), strengthening financial controls and improving audit compliance.

• Reorganized and standardized inventory in Tally by grouping, categorizing, and creating structured stock masters, significantly improving material traceability and retrieval.

• Designed a standard stock-item creation format in Tally to maintain consistency and improve inventory visibility.

• Optimized internal purchase flow by enabling direct departmental indents to Purchase, eliminating manual handoffs and reducing processing lead time.

• Developed a multi-vendor sourcing strategy by mapping items and suppliers and onboarding alternate vendors, ensuring minimum three suppliers per critical item to reduce dependency risk and improve supply continuity.

• Streamlined PO amendment process to reflect updated commercial terms directly in system, eliminating debit notes and improving accounts reconciliation.

• Coordinated cross-functionally with Production, Stores, Maintenance, and Accounts to ensure smooth material availability.

• Monitored supplier follow-ups and inbound logistics to improve on-time delivery performance.

• Maintained procurement MIS using Google sheets for tracking purchases, inventory movement, and vendor performance.

Bharat Wire Ropes Shahapur

Graduate Engineer Trainee June 2023- Sep 2024

• Managed end-to-end procurement for production and maintenance materials through ERP, ensuring uninterrupted operations and on-time material availability.

• Handled vendor sourcing and negotiation for multiple suppliers, supporting cost optimization and improving supplier delivery performance.

• Implemented Just-In-Time procurement planning in coordination with production to reduce inventory holding and avoid excess stock.

• Accelerated PO creation cycle through ERP and process alignment, reducing turnaround time and improving purchase execution efficiency.

• Coordinated with Production, Maintenance, and Stores teams to forecast requirements and prevent material shortages on shop floor.

• Implemented 5S methodology in inventory management, improving material organization, visibility, and retrieval efficiency while supporting better stock control.

• Prepared MIS reports using Excel for procurement tracking, vendor performance, and material consumption analysis.

• Supported alternate vendor development and price benchmarking to strengthen supply continuity and reduce dependency on single suppliers.

• Streamlined internal stakeholder communication to improve PR-to-PO conversion and ensure smooth operational flow.

• Maintained accurate purchase documentation and supplier data in ERP for audit compliance and procurement transparency.

Internship

Indian Railway Mumbai

Student Intern Jan 2023- Jan 2023

Interned at Central Railway Loco Workshop, Parel, observing maintenance and overhauling of diesel locomotives

Gangotree Eco Technologies Pune

In Plant Trainee Dec 2019- Mar 2020

Worked on the fabrication and operation of briquetting machine for converting biomass waste into fuel briquettes

Education

Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune

MBA- Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management July 2024- July 2026 Shivajirao S Jondhle College of Engineering & Technology Shahapur BE- Mechanical Engineering Aug 2020- May 2023

K J Somaiya Polytechnic Mumbai

Diploma- Mechanical Engineering Aug 2017- May 2020 G V Khade Vidyalaya Shahapur

SSC June 2007- May 2017

Achievement

JSW Scholarship Recipient

Shivajirao S Jondhle College of Engineering & Technology Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 Awarded the JSW Scholarship for outstanding academic performance for two consecutive years during Bachelor of Engineering

Certifications

Procurement Management, Udemy 2025

Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 6 Sigma Study 2025

Supply Chain Planning & scheduling, TCS iON 2025

Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, Alison 2024

TCS iON Career Edge- Young Professional, 2023

Extra-Curricular Activities

Secured 1st place as part of a team in the Inter-College Flash Mob Dance Competition for three consecutive years during diploma studies

Skills

Supply Chain & Procurement

Vendor Coordination & Management

Material Sourcing & Supplier Evaluation

Purchase Order Management

Cost Control & Expense Monitoring

Inventory Management & Stock Flow Coordination

Process Improvement & Accuracy

Supply Planning & Production Planning

Technical Skills

Google Sheets

MS Excel

ERP

Microsoft Office

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