ANKIT BHUJBAL

• Manage the entire Procure to Pay (P2P) cycle and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing, quality, and lead times.
• Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Majorly working in regular procurement of Sheet metal & non-standard hardware fastener components of commercial vehicles from various manufactures.
• Engaged with the development team for various development tasks as needed.
• Identify and process all purchasing requirements issued by the PPC and Marketing Team.
• To study drawings & send RFQ’s to suppliers & ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements.
• Compare the costs of components by preparing an internal cost breakdown according to established formats.
• Negotiate for a lower price, favorable delivery terms, high quality, suitable payment terms, and agreeable contract conditions.
• Responsible for on time Order placement, Material Replenishment and supply/Demand Alignment
• Technically involving for solving issues arises at production & procurement level with coordination of internal engineering team.
• Continuously follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries of pending purchase orders and planned materials.
• Collaborating with the PPC and Marketing team for monthly planning.
• Addressing quality issues of components during the incoming inspection stage through coordination with the quality team.
• Coordinate with the supplier concerning the quality issue and submit an 8D CAPA.
• Regularly doing cost saving activity by resourcing existing parts to potential supplier on cost saving, quality, lead time & other contracts conditions.
• Development of alternative local sources for imported components which helps in cost saving.
• Consistently evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to predefined specifications and supply of quality material.
• Maintain optimum inventory level.
• Coordinating with various departments such as Engineering, Store, PPC, Marketing, account etc
• Also procuring raw material for rubber compound manufacturing & consumables.
• Maintain & follow timeline of product developments
• Preparing monthly report.
• Improvements-

Implemented a subcontract material tracking system to eliminate the need for manual reconciliation activities.

Standardizing packaging for products enhances handling and storage efficiency.