Sangram Gaidhane

Experience

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  Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

  Purchase Executive

  ~ Co-ordinated with the Manager to establish a monthly purchasing schedule using site-specific material forecasts amounting to $1 million in monthly supplies, contributing to efficient and timely material acquisition.~ Handled supplier development, management, and price negotiations, driving cost-effectiveness and supplier compliance with organizational requirements.~ Managed the supply chain process, from preparing purchase orders based on vendor quotations to maintaining material transit status reports and detailed payment records for 3 project sites.~ Streamlined Invoice processing for timely payment settlements. Show less

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  Persistent Systems

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  Buyer- Indirect

  ~ Effectively procured materials in strict accordance with approved requisition lists from the IT department, demonstrating keen attention to detail and adherence to procurement guidelines.~ Managed and optimized purchasing procedures, encompassing RFI/RFQ/RFP, to ensure an effective vendor selection process for 8 sites across India.~ Established supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and terms to secure favourable pricing and delivery terms achieving annual savings of $340k.~ Compiled monthly performance reports to evaluate spend analyses, identify areas for improvement, and market research to guide strategic decision-making. Show less

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  Shro Systems Pvt. Ltd.

  Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  Procurement Manager

  ~ Managed a 5-member team and collaborated with cross-functional (product, sales, finance, support, delivery) teams, to facilitate seamless coordination for the successful project execution, aligning with organizational goals.~ Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of vendor quotations for cost reductions and efficiency improvements; and Identified cost-effective procurement strategy resulting in a 20% cost reduction.~ Maintained a tight grip on the delivery schedule of ordered materials, guaranteeing strict adherence to specified timeframes in purchase orders.~ Collaborated closely with vendors, warehouse, logistics and 3PL providers to optimise order fulfilment and timely material receipt. Show less

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  MotorScrubber Limited

  Mar 2024 - now

  Purchasing Manager