Experience

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  Bhansali engineering polymers ltd

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Sr. assitant -materials
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  Lnj bhilwara group

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  Sr. officer - materials

   Packing and MRO procurement ETP Chemical and CCD Purchase. Two Capital Project of PPR Piping project and Evaporator for sludge. Dealing with OEM for repair orders and warranties orders

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  Proec energy ltd.

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2015

  Purchase incharge

   Complete commercial operations setup for new office New vendor & product Development Procurement of Capital Equipment & for Greenfield Project. MRO Procurement Procure to pay cycle process ownership

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  Pyrotech workspace solutions pvt. ltd.

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  Purchase manager

   Complete Direct and indirect Procurement for 2 manufacturing units in India. New vendor & product Development. Procure to pay cycle process ownership Procurement of Capital Equipment & Spares for Greenfield & Brownfield projects Vital role in implementation SAP S/4 Hana as CTM of SAP MM Module. Import Management

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  Miraj group

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

  Manager purchase

  • Handling of purchase for Direct & Indirect Purchase. • Taking care of project procurement for furniture and interior for display as well as routine non civil items. • Rate contract, Partner Development, VMI Contract, Transportation Contract • Interfacing with cross functional departments for ascertaining procurement plans of raw materials.• Budgeting and planning the funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum utilization of materials, maximum cost savings & meeting anticipatory orders for monthly operations.• Identifying and developing potential vendors / suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness; assessing performance of the vendors based on their competitiveness, financial capabilities and productivity.• Setting departmental target on annual basis and reviewing on weekly and monthly basis with step vise action plan.• Deals In : Raw Material, Packing Material, MRO Items Capital Purchase, and engineering goods, turnkey Projects Etc….• Achievements : Drive saving cost project – Getting 8% saving on total raw material cost. 6% reduction in packing material by value engineering. 8% new source development, NPD contributor Voir moins

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  Elasticrun

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

  Procurement category manager

  Sourcing Strategy & Origin source location development to make the right Supply chain across all agri commodities and to develop quality suppliersMonitoring development program for Suppliers and training them for future businessBringing right & effective systems and process within Procurement function for better productivity and efficiency.Supply Chain Management – Planning & Replenishment of products on a day-to-day basis.Responsible for Product P/L-To deliver the category financial metrics of Sales, Margins, Inventory turns and managing Item count. Also managing volatility & monitoring Price movement, Market value at Risk and Quality of Inventory.Bottom Line responsibility- Managing Cost centre by collaborative approach with the Cross functional team and Supplier partnersFrequent market working with Sales team to make knowledge transfer in terms of Products, Quality / Grades/ Specs to build the trust & confidenceTo Ensure minimal conflict within the team on prices and Quality by fixing price gap on the ground, Finalization of relevant Marka/ Brand for relevant CategoriesImprove Working Capital efficiency, negotiate higher Vendor Credit days, Lowering DOH by MOQ reduction, Control and better Ordering mechanismTeam development & management Voir moins

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  Merino group

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior category manager

  🚀 Leading the business strategy, design innovation, and market entry for Merino’s specialized vertical – Control Room Solutions.This role focuses on creating a future-ready ecosystem of technical furniture and interior solutions tailored for mission-critical environments such as control rooms, command centers, and data centers.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Business Launch & Positioning: Spearheaded the digital-first launch strategy for Merino Control Solutions, including website, PR, and social media rollout (launch date: May 11, 2025).Product Leadership: Defined the product roadmap for control consoles, deskwalls, and interior fit-out solutions using neuroergonomic principles and industry-specific integration.Specification & Tender Strategy: Built tailored spec sheets and pre-sales kits addressing user journeys, operational flows, and response time mapping – elevating project win-rates in RFPs.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with design, manufacturing, marketing, and sourcing teams to align product features with market gaps and client expectations.Agency & Partner Onboarding: Initiated performance-based KPIs for digital agencies managing the MCS social media and B2B marketing channels.Thought Leadership & Branding: Authored industry-shaping content on LinkedIn to establish Merino as a premium control room solutions provider in India.🔍 Focused on:Spec-to-Solution Consulting | Neuroergonomic Console Design | Digital Launch Strategy | Tender Fitment | Customer Experience Mapping | AI & Workflow Integration Voir moins