Senior Procurement & Vendor Development Specialist

KIRAN VAGGAR

E-Mail: ********@*****.*** ~ Mobile: 904-***-****

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL: PURCHASE/VENDOR DEVELOPMENT: 23+ years of experience

“Achievement oriented professional with excellent negotiation / communication /people management skills and an ability to manage change with ease”

“Track record of identifying and implementing measures for vendor development and component development in shorter period of time”

SUMMARY

Purchase/ Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Development

Estimations & Cost Savings

Process Enhancements

MIS Reporting

Inventory Management

Negotiations

Cross Functional Coordination

Outstanding in managing implementation of purchase/ key procurement / alternate sourcing strategies/ store inventory for contingency plans and ensuring that plans are aligned with project as well as the production / project / operational requirements for imported parts

Experience in designing strategic supply chain programs including procurement and logistics to leverage local and global volumes

Resourceful in managing relationships with vendors, customers, transporters from placement of order till delivery of shipment, rate negotiations as to ensure achievement of service and quality norms for smooth flow of operations & supply of required items

Track record of carrying on low cost sourcing by identifying economic options/vendors ( vendor development) in the assigned regions/ units; (production cost, raw materials, tooling, consumable cost and consumption)

Excellent in formulating and implemented supplier partnership programs that provided competitive advantage while ensuring premium quality supply and a reduction of total system costs

A strategist cum implementer with strong negotiation and leadership skills and recognized proficiency in spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans and goals successfully

WORK EXPERIENCE

May’17 –Till Date with Sujan Conti Tech AVS Pvt Ltd. Pune as Manager - Purchase

Managing procurement of materials from Suppliers at very competitive rates along with raw materials like Aluminium HPDC/GDC, Alu.Extrusion, castings like grey iron castings, machined parts, sub-contracts, Fasteners for four wheeler vehicles anti vibration systems.

Managing procurement of Indirect Materials, capital items,Chemicals items, Tools dies (rubber mould), Testing fixtures gauges packaging materials and services AMC Contracts.

Selection of appropriate supplier and negotiating with supplier and in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.

Ensuring RM scheduling & Systems Adherence & Vendor performance monitoring / delivery.

Planning and Procurement of Imported parts.

Source for new parts, suppliers or sub-contractors when the need arises.

Analyzed pricing proposals and provide all quotes for estimating for new projects

Prepared, updated and followed up on all purchase orders to ensure material is delivered on time.

Worked with operations and planning to maintain low inventory levels.

Interface with Suppliers & Supply chain to drive Quality improvements.

Maintain Cost Control and Vendor Relationships. Ensure that supply chain provides maximum support to the Business.

Oct’16 –Apr’17 with Windals Precision Pvt Ltd. Pune as Sr.Manager - Purchase & vendor development

Key Result Areas

Managing procurement of materials from OEM Suppliers at very competitive rates along with raw materials like alloy steel metal, forgings and castings like grey iron castings, sheet metal / press parts etc.

for Front Axle and rear Banjo axle.

Managing procurement of direct and standard bought out items such as fasteners, bearing, proprietary items etc. for axle Assemblies.

Outsourcing the jobs for machining and fabrication of components for Axle parts.

Identification and development of new suppliers for raw material and machining vendors.

Planning and scheduling of all the components in accordance with minimum levels and lead time.

Sourcing materials, negotiating with vendors for improving product quality & reducing lead-time for deliveries.

Analysed cost planning and goals to ensure effective cost management.

Managed and coordinated planning activities, which included demand planning, purchase planning, supply planning, inventory management and customer service.

Jan’10 –Apr ’16 with Endurance Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune as Manager - Purchase (Corporate)

Key Result Areas

Managing procurement of materials from OEM Suppliers at very competitive rates along with aluminium castings machined component, sintered parts for suspensions, transmission & braking systems

Devising and implementing the annual strategies for purchase of materials as per orders and considering lead time requirements & costing

Monitoring strategic sourcing for components of 2 wheeler, 3 wheeler (domestic & export)

Co-ordinating with clients for amendment in tender rate with account people

Negotiating techno-commercial terms based on spend analysis & deciding procurement strategy (short term & long term)

Finalizing supplier SOB based on delivery, cost & quality performance

Co-facilitating outsourcing for various subassemblies for components of various models of 2 wheeler, 3 wheeler (domestic & export) in suspensions, transmission & braking systems

Organizing various training sessions for the team to enhance their performance

Formulating and developing vendor ratings for continuous improvements, suppliers for machined components. & suppliers for components of castings

Structuring annual operational budget and implementing control measures within defined limits

Controlling and maintaining stock record using SAP systems

Identifying and developing potential vendors/ suppliers (components of casting & machined items) for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials; achieving reduction in prices and timely delivery

Facilitating tool life improvement spares planning system, yield improvement activities

Highlights:

Gained knowledge of excise rules & sales tax & various quality standards such as ISO & TS

Introduced the concept of MIS reporting to update the Management on regular basis

Enhanced capacity by implementing vendor up gradation to ensure more supply

Achieved cost cutting in VA & VE

Implemented innovative ideas like alternate sourcing, enhanced processes & established for reduction in RMC of component

Monitored total purchases of INR 26.80 Crores/month i.e. @321.60 Crores/ year

Reduced supplier base from 152 to 130 nos. by supplier rationalization

Accomplished the following:

o 4-5% reduction in cost per year

o90% improvement in supplier delivery performance, supplier quality – PPM

o 90% improvement in production stage start shortages, customer delivery performance

Developed casting sourcing strategies based on portfolio analyses and supplier preference’s study

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct’07-Dec’09 with Astir IT Solution Inc., NJ US as SAP MM Functional Consultant

Feb’07-Sep’07 with Ashok Leyland Ltd., Hosur as Dy. Manager

Jan’04-Jun’06 with Kores (India) Ltd., Pune as Asst. Manager Purchase

May’95-Dec'03 with Greaves Ltd. (Diesel Engine Unit), Pune as Purchase Engineer

Jun’93-Apr’95 with Auto Field Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Pune as Jr. Production Manager

Highlights:

Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers to enhance opportunities for business development, business optimization and business partnerships

Improved operations, streamlined work processes, and worked closely with Stores, Finance to Improve the Procurement to Pay Process

Selected reliable supply base, monitoring price and quality, ensuring that raw materials are delivered to match the production schedule

Identified new/ alternate source development, localization of imported components, new component development and validation as per PPAP requirements

Procured:

oCasting components, sheet metals parts, machine parts, forged parts & spares required for diesel engines

oCapital and revenue items for various divisions

oStock/non-stock foundry items such as raw materials, process items, consumables & maintenance items

Analysed consumption trend maintain stock levels, conversion and disposal of non-moving items

Reduced cost by price reduction, alternate vendors’ development

Planned & organized production line of Engine Valves & achieving planned target; machine shop, made tentative production plans W.R. work orders

EDUCATION

2006 SAP –Materials Management from PAC Computers, Pune

2000 DMM - Diploma in Materials Management from IBMR, Pune

1992 B.E. (Mech. Engg.) from Karnataka University

IT SKILLS

MS Office 97/2003/XP

PERSONAL DETIALS

Date of Birth: 1st August 1969

Languages Known: Kannada, English,Hindi & Marathi

Address : Flat No. B7/501, Kunal Icon, Pimple Saudagar, Aundh, Pune –4110027

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