Sudesh Shinde
Supply Chain & Procurement
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with 30 years of experience in sourcing, logistics, vendor development, and inventory control across EPC, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Facilities Management, Pharma, and Robotics. Enhanced supply chain efficiency, reduced costs, improved On-Time, In-Full delivery, managed CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and transformed procurement processes with SAP-MM and Oracle.
Overview
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Languages
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Certificates
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39
years of professional experience
Work History
Head – Sales & Procurement
Robotechmech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
- Led Sales and Procurement operations, generating INR 35 Cr in turnover and overseeing INR 25 Cr in procurement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Head – Supply Chain Management
Sagar Asia Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed supply chain management with oversight of USD 2.1M CAPEX and USD 5.6M OPEX procurement budgets to optimize resource allocation.
- Achieved operational improvements with 25% inventory reduction and 15% increase in On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery to enhance service levels.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
General Manager - Operations
Thermolab Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Oversaw operations for 250+ staff, recovering INR 8.40 Cr in aged receivables.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
General Manager – Procurement & Facilities
Buzz Lounge Facilities Management Services LLC
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed multi-site procurement and facilities operations, optimizing resource allocation and management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Assistant Manager – Purchase
ABB Industries LLC
07.2008 - 04.2014
- Administered $20M in procurement for power substation projects, achieving $2.5M in cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
- Developed and maintained key performance indicators for supplier evaluation, ensuring the highest level of quality and on-time delivery from vendors.
- Continuously monitored market trends to stay informed of changes that could impact product availability or pricing structures.
Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Areva T and D
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Directed sourcing operations for power transformer maintenance projects, overseeing $10M budget to ensure project alignment with financial goals.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
Purchasing Supervisor
Siemens Industrial Logistics
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Supervised purchasing activities and controlled project budgets exceeding $70M.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining the purchasing process and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Organized training sessions for staff to enhance skill development in procurement processes and software applications.
- Increased accuracy of purchase orders by implementing a strict review process before submission.
Assistant Manager – Projects
Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Coordinated procurement of pharmaceutical products from contract manufacturers to ensure timely availability.
- Monitored risks associated with each project, developing contingency plans to minimize potential impacts on outcomes.
- Built strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the duration of each engagement.
- Reduced costs by negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers while ensuring quality standards were met.
Senior Procurement Engineer
Equipment Design Engineers
10.1998 - 12.2003
- Managed multi-site project procurement for oil & gas and chemical projects.
- Evaluated vendor performance using scorecards and metrics, leading to improved quality assurance across all purchased materials.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for cost savings in the procurement process.
- Enhanced risk management strategies by identifying potential bottlenecks in the supply chain and taking corrective action.
Assistant Manager – Purchase
German Remedies Ltd
01.1996 - 09.1998
- Oversaw CAPEX and OPEX procurement for 3 pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
- Enhanced inventory control by implementing a comprehensive stock management system.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers, expanding the company''s vendor network and increasing competitive advantage.
Project Executive
Lupin Laboratories Ltd
09.1987 - 01.1996
- Handled bulk drug and formulations manufacturing projects from basic concept to commissioning.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Education
PG-DBM -
K.J. Somaiya Institute for Management Studies
Mumbai, India01-1998
Dip. Materials Management - undefined
SIES Institute for Management Studies
Mumbai01-1987
4-Years Diploma - Chemical Engineering
SBM Polytechnic
Mumbai01-1987
Skills
Procurement strategy
Vendor Management
Contract negotiation
Global Sourcing
Demand Planning
Inventory Optimization
Supply Chain Management
Budget Management
Accomplishments
- Delivered $2.5M+ cost savings through strategic sourcing for ABB Industries LLC.
- Managed $20M+ annual procurement budgets.
- Led 260+ team members across India & UAE.
- Reduced inventory by 25% and improved delivery OTIF by 15%.
- Recovered $840K aged receivables within one year.
- Managed procurement for Dubai Airport Terminal-3 with a $70M budget for Siemens, Dubai.
- Implemented SAP/Oracle ERP as functional lead.
Certification
CPD Certified Mastering Supply Chain & Logistics Management CPD, Ireland 2025
Timeline
Head – Sales & Procurement
Robotechmech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Head – Supply Chain Management
Sagar Asia Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 07.2024
General Manager - Operations
Thermolab Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 04.2022
General Manager – Procurement & Facilities
Buzz Lounge Facilities Management Services LLC
05.2014 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager – Purchase
ABB Industries LLC
07.2008 - 04.2014
Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Areva T and D
07.2007 - 06.2008
Purchasing Supervisor
Siemens Industrial Logistics
04.2006 - 07.2007
Assistant Manager – Projects
Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 03.2006
Senior Procurement Engineer
Equipment Design Engineers
10.1998 - 12.2003
Assistant Manager – Purchase
German Remedies Ltd
01.1996 - 09.1998
Project Executive
Lupin Laboratories Ltd
09.1987 - 01.1996
Dip. Materials Management - undefined
SIES Institute for Management Studies
4-Years Diploma - Chemical Engineering
SBM Polytechnic
PG-DBM -
K.J. Somaiya Institute for Management Studies
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Arabic (Conversational)
Hindi (Fluent)
Marathi (Fluent)