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Gaurav Patil

Senior Project Manager-Procurement & sourcing
Pune

Summary

Results-driven Procurement & Sourcing Professional with 12+ years of experience in packaging machinery projects, specializing in secondary packaging solutions, vendor development, and new product initiatives. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and cross-functional project management from concept to execution. Adept at vendor negotiations, risk mitigation, and process improvement, with a strong track record of supporting organizational growth through timely project delivery and cost-effective procurement strategies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Project Manager – Procurement & Sourcing

Nichrome India Ltd.
12.2013 - Current
  • Led packaging system integration projects including high-speed pouch handling and bottle-filling lines.
  • Developed and qualified new vendors, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.
  • Negotiated contracts and finalized POs and payment terms, achieving cost savings and timely deliveries.
  • Implemented project tracking & procurement strategies, reducing lead time and improving on-time completion.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain, and project execution teams.
  • Project Lead – New Product Development (Dec 2013 – Jun 2019)

12.2013 - 06.2019
  • Directed end-to-end new product development, from concept design to production.
  • Implemented an error-log system that reduced repetitive project mistakes by 80%.
  • Coordinated with supply chain, design, and manufacturing to meet project timelines.
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation and risk mitigation plans.
  • Earlier Engineering Roles (2004 – 2013)

Application Engineer

Everest Kanto Cylinders
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Designed high-pressure cylinder components, developed fixtures, and conducted technical & commercial comparisons.

Application Engineer

FJB Engineering
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Managed manufacturing projects, CNC programming, and quality inspections for defense and medical components.

Design Engineer

Whirlpool GTEC & Anand Machine Tools
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Designed SPM fixtures, performed GD&T, 3D modeling, and process improvement for manufacturing projects.

Education

M.S. - Industrial Engineering

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

B.E. - Production Engineering

College of Engineering

Skills

  • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  • Vendor Development & Negotiation
  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Packaging Machinery Projects

Timeline

Senior Project Manager – Procurement & Sourcing

Nichrome India Ltd.
12.2013 - Current

12.2013 - 06.2019

Application Engineer

Everest Kanto Cylinders
01.2004 - 01.2013

Application Engineer

FJB Engineering
01.2004 - 01.2013

Design Engineer

Whirlpool GTEC & Anand Machine Tools
01.2004 - 01.2013

B.E. - Production Engineering

College of Engineering

M.S. - Industrial Engineering

University at Buffalo

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