Vishal Gajera
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced professional in Purchase/Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management seeking opportunities with a reputable organization. Dedicated to utilizing skills and knowledge to make a valuable contribution. Possessing strong technical competence and exceptional managerial abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Lead
GEP Worldwide
04.2023 - Current
- Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
- Spend Analysis/Category Management.
- Tail Spend Management/Vendor Consolidation.
- WAT payment term Improvement.
- Risk management.
- Annual Spend handled 20 Million Euro's across APAC Region.
- People's management.
- Daily operation Review and optimization.
- Category's Handled- MRO/IFM/Site Operation/Civil/Engineering Project.
Sourcing Manager
Gandhi Automation
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage smooth Production activity.
- Supplier Management more than 200.
- Inventory Management 20 Cr.
- Vendor Negotiation.
- Team Handling
- Delivered procurement impact savings in accordance with organization objectives.
Sourcing Manager
Mogli Labs India Pvt Limited
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Leading Project of Sourcing and Inventory Management for one of the Leading Copper Manufacturer
- End To End Management - Procure to Pay
- Vendor Managed Inventory
- Supplier Consolidation/Category Management
- Managing a Spend of 20 Cr Annually
- Payment terms Negotiations
- New Vendor Development basis Technical Evaluation of the customer development
Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes GE
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Operation Planning to ensure on time Delivery
- End To End Management - Procure to Pay
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
Sourcing Specialist
Bulk Mro Industrial Supply
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Evaluate vendor's quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project
- Vendor contract and price list management
- Delivering Savings by proper material supply planning, by reducing freight cost
- Discount Structure Improvement
Purchase Executive
TCS (ENGG AND INDUSTIAL SERVICES)
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Request for quotations (RFQ) and releasing PO for timely procurement of materials to ensure smooth production operations using Coupa web platform
- Procurement procedure and purchase of Direct Material, Indirect Material, Capital material, E-Procurement and services
- Orders & payment reconciliation with all suppliers to be in accordance with customer required payment terms
- Request for quotations (RFQ) and releasing PO for timely procurement of materials to ensure smooth production operations using Coupa web platform
Education
Bachelor of Science - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Fr Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engg.
Mumbai05.2015
Diploma - Production Engg
Fr. Agnel Technical College
Mumbai02.2012
Skills
- Spend Analysis
- Contract Management
- Procure to Pay
- Vendor Aggregation
- Inventory Management
- Global sourcing
- Category management
- Tail Spent Management
Hobbies and Interests
- History
- Music
- Sports
Timeline
Sourcing Lead
GEP Worldwide
04.2023 - Current
Sourcing Manager
Gandhi Automation
12.2022 - 03.2023
Sourcing Manager
Mogli Labs India Pvt Limited
01.2020 - 12.2022
Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes GE
08.2019 - 01.2020
Sourcing Specialist
Bulk Mro Industrial Supply
11.2018 - 08.2019
Purchase Executive
TCS (ENGG AND INDUSTIAL SERVICES)
09.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Fr Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engg.
Diploma - Production Engg
Fr. Agnel Technical College
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