Procurement Engineer - Supplier Optimization & Cost Savings

SUMMARY

Meehir Walkar

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Ambitious and forward-thinking Engineer with an expertise in procurement, dedicated to delivering exceptional performance and driving results within a dynamic team. Committed to continuous growth and demonstrating strong task completion capabilities in fast-paced environments. EXPERIENCE

Kilburn Engineering Ltd. Kalyan, India

Jr. Engineer – Procurement

July 2023- Sep 2025

Spearheaded the procurement of manufacturing projects of multiple bought out and consumable components while ensuring compliance with quality standards and scheduled delivery contributing to a 10% project cost saving through effective supplier management.

Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all components adhered to the required specifications in techno-commercial discussions as well as to streamline operations.

Developed and diversified suppliers that expanded supplier base by 10% improving supply chain resilience & reducing dependency on single suppliers.

Negotiated favourable pricing and payment terms, contributing to the improvement of the organization’s cash flow.

Leveraged ERP systems and procurement softwares (FACT, Dynamics 365) to manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels and generate reports for analysis enhancing data reliability.

Utilized software such as Procol to conduct reverse auctions, streamlining the procurement process and ensuring competitive pricing from suppliers.

Proactively identified, expedited, and mitigated project risks, ensuring uninterrupted operations within projects.

Contributed to development of procurement KPI’s, handled ISO and audit related documentation enhancing performance tracking.

Additionally managed the procurement of consumables such as electrodes, store-related supplies, and maintenance spares, ensuring timely availability and efficient inventory control. Key Projects:

M/S Carbon resource, M/s Birla Carbon India Ltd, Thailand & Hungary, M/s Ashapura perfoclay, M/S Nuberg Ltd, M/S Reliance Industries Ltd, Etc.

EDUCATION

University of Mumbai (LTCE), Navi Mumbai

Bachelor’s in Electrical engineering

CGPA: 8.1

(2019 - 2023)

Model college of science, Kalyan

HSC

Percentage: 62.92%

(2019)

Saket English high school, Kalyan

SSC

Percentage: 87.80%

(2017)

ACADEMIC PROJECT

BLE based Home automation system using solar energy. We designed a model using BLE with solar energy as the primary power source, integrating renewable and eco-friendly energy with automation system to develop cost effective and user friendly solution for automating tasks and enhancing security within a limited Bluetooth range which will help users make informed decisions on when & which devices to be used based on available energy.

SKILLS

Computer Skills: ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft dynamics 365, Procol, Customize ERP, Matlab Simulink.

Other Skills: Negotiation, Vendor Management, Demand Forecasting, Strategic Sourcing, Time management. EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Represented Thane district in inter-district football tournament. First Prize – Captained the team to first place in inter-college football competition.

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