
Timeline
Skills
Global sourcingStrategic sourcingSupply managementMaterials managementSupply chain managementSourcingProcurementSix sigmaSupply chainPurchasingManufacturingContinuous improvementLean manufacturingSpend analysisOperations managementProduct developmentErpSapProcess improvementVendor managementLogisticsBusiness process improvementAbout me
Sr. Manager and Center of Excellance - Digital Transformation for Procurment and Contracts
Education

Prin. l.n. wellingkar institute of mgt. develop
2016 - 2018Pgdm supply chain managment
Shivaji university
1998 - 2002Be mech automobile engineeringActivities and Societies: Head of Discipline Committee in MESA ( Mechanical Engineering Students Association), 2001-2002; Member of organising committee of annual function in 2002
Experience

Greaves cotton limited
Jan 2003 - Jun 2004Procurment engg.
Lucy electric
Jul 2004 - Mar 2005Sourcing and expediation engg
Gabriel india limited
Mar 2005 - Sept 2006Asst manager -vendor development
Honeywell
Sept 2006 - Feb 2010Asst manager - strategic sourcing
Infosys bpm
Feb 2010 - Jan 2013Manager - strategic sourcing
Reliance industries limited
Jan 2013 - nowIdentify latest technology to address procurement and contracts problem statements and add value through it.In this role I am working on below two projects:1. Chatbot for suppliers and for Inhouse P&C stakeholders: Driving Digital transformation projects on Chatbot (Natural Language Processing) to address supplier questions digitally without manual Intervention.Act as a programme manager and work with cross functional team and execute project on time. Successfully developed robust product on open source technology. Currently addressing more than ten lakh queries annually.2. 3D Printing (Additive manufacturing): Driving programme for captive requirement in area of metal additive manufacturing. Goal of this programme is to address supply chain problems of obsolete, high lead time complex parts. We have also introduced DED technology for repair of parts with 3D Printing technology. In this role I am responsible for below,i) Identify global and domestic suppliers for 3D scanning and 3D Printing. Visiting suppliers, doing audit of suppliers and identify suitable supplier.ii) Driving 3D printing project with cross functional team and execute project on time.iii) Draft the customised contracts with suppliers along with inhouse legal team for different technologies. iv) Educate end users about the technology, Take the seminars at end users location to improve awareness about technology within organisation Developed substantial amount of parts and tested in equipment's. Successfully introduced technology in organisation. Show less In this I am responsible for below,i) Handling categories like Electrical Distribution, Instrumentation and control and Pumps etc.ii) Conduct Supply Market Analysis – Market Players, Price trends, Price drivers, Supplier Financials, Demand-Supply.iii)Supplier Market Analysis, Supplier Market Intelligence, Global market research, India market research, Porter five forces analysis, SWOT analysis. Short term and long term category strategy formationiv) Presentation of category handbook to top leadershipv) Monthly newsletter publications for new trends, technologies in market e.g. 3D Printing technology.vi) Metals market research, demand supply, price forecast and global events tracking. Publication of monthly report across organisation.vii) Co-ordination of cross functional team for project executionviii) Team coordination, guiding team on different research assignments, procurement processes, programme management etc Show less
General Manager - Business Process Managment, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Payments
Aug 2022 - nowSr Manager -Platform for Sourcing Materials
Jul 2021 - Jan 2023Sr. Manager - Digital Transformation - Center of Excellence - Procurement and Contracts
Apr 2017 - Jun 2021Manager - Supply Market Analytics for Procurement and Contracts
Jan 2013 - Mar 2017
Licenses & Certifications

Six sigma green belt
Project managmentFeb 2008
Diploma in automobile engineering
Board of technical education bombayJun 1997
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Suhas PatilBRAVO Award: Silver July 2007 - Cost saving done by applying supply chain tools
- Awarded to Suhas PatilChampions Trophy: Q1 2008 - Functions - High Degree of team spirit and hard work demonstrated in critical project.
- Awarded to Suhas PatilChampions Trophy: Q2 2007 - High Degree of team spirit and hard work demonstrated in Design, Manufacture and Supply of product.
- Awarded to Suhas PatilWinner of Practice Ambassador Contest, 2010-11 - Sourcing Practice
Volunteer Experience
Mentor,Project Managment
Issued by Non profit organisation
Associated with Suhas PatilVolunteer
Issued by Panni Foundation Maharastra on Mar 2018
Associated with Suhas Patil
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