NITIN PATIL

Experience

• 

  KSB Pumps Ltd

  Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

  Trainee Engineer

  Involved in purchase department activities like Negotiations with vendors.Follow up / Coordination to ensure intime deliveries of goods from vendors.Vendor development / appraisal.

• 

  Josel Corporation

  Sept 1997 - Oct 1998

  Engineer

  Production and Q.A.; a) Looking after quality of raw castings.b) In house shop floor supervision of production and quality.c) Dealing with subcontractors. Monitoring the schedules and quality of subcontractors.

• 

  MaxGrip Fasteners Pvt. Ltd

  Oct 1998 - Aug 2005

  Manager - Operations

  With this Organization right from its existence and involved all activities like machinery selection& purchase, plant layout, selection appointment of manpower and training them. II) Involved in all value added activities as described below: 1) MATERIALS - i) Calculations of raw material required and planning of ordering. ii) Purchase of raw material, tools and consumables, Jigs fixtures, Maintenance items, packing goods and all other plant requirements. From cost competitive and reliable sources. iii) Monitor cost & delivery efficiency of all vendors. iv) Subcontract of material for various processes establishing a rate contract driven system. v) Other activities involve maintain storage system of raw material, finished goods and other material. Inventory control; deal with transporters, co-ordination between materials and production activities. vi) Search, select, develop new vendors and establish a sound commercial relationship with vendor Q.C. 5) Administration of works.6) Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of machine tools and maintain all records. Show less

• 

  Virgo Engineers Ltd

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2012

  PUNE Largest ball valve manufacturer in India.; Job Responsibilities: Procurement:i) Responsible for procurement of raw materials including all bought outs, imports, capital items, consumables ii) Negotiate and establish prices and commercial terms for various items from time to time.iii) Periodic monitoring of performance of vendors with the help of QA, Establish vendors rating and initiate actions for improvement / development of alternate source.iv) Coordinate with various departments to achieve timely deliveries of various project orders. v) Identify and develop new vendors / components as per requirement.vi) Monitor advances and payments to suppliers as per the terms and conditions of the orders.vii) Monitor changes in prices of various input materials to ensure effective negotiationsviii) Directing the development and implementation of key procurement components plans for meeting continuously varying market demand and ensuring that plans are aligned with project requirements. Vendor Management: i) Identifying and developing potential vendors/ suppliers for achieving cost effective purchases of material; achieving reduction in prices, timely delivery & modifications in the agreements. ii) Making Vendor Assessments based on various criteria such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement, safety, timely delivery, credit terms, etc. iii) Coordinating validation, overseeing follow-up with vendors for timely deliveries, release schedules, quality checks & ensuring timely payments. iv)To reevaluate existing vendors, develop alternate vendors IN ORDER TO continuously improve delivery and quality reliability.Logistics: I) Devising efficient Logistics Management System to ensure delivery of finished goods as per committed timeliness and cost. Show less

  • JUNIOR MANAGER

    Aug 2009 - Apr 2012

  • Senior Buyer

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2009
• 

  Emerson Automation Solutions

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Manager-Purchase

  • Headed a team of 8-10 personnel consisting engineers and non-technical people which handled procurement of total 25000+ items in 15+ different categories and approximately annual value of $4 M from around 100 vendors around the globe• Achieved on-time delivery consistently above 90% through accurate scheduling, constant follow-up and quality assurance• Designed and formulated vital procurement/vendor development procedures and information like rate contracts, forms and formats, periodic supplier performance reports, costing procedures and templates• Reduced organizational operating costs by around 5% by streamlining deliveries with implementation of advance shipment notice system• Designed and implemented a bidding type system for handling of import shipments resulting in reduction of 10-12% in freight charges• Optimized team performance by formulating key KRAs and measurable and then evaluating performance periodically and recommended necessary training to new/existing team members as and when required• Spearheaded bi-weekly status meetings with cross functional teams to ensure smooth flow of material for big projects of customers like Saudi Aramco, Petrofac, Bechtel, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation India• Ensured compliance with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations for imports, local and inter provincial business processes• Formulated and implemented key KRAs and matrices for vendors and evaluated their performance periodically• Handled recruitment of exceptional job candidates via diverse traditional and digital routes for suitability for key positions• Developed management information system (MIS) reports and matrices used to determine inefficiencies and areas for improvement• Implemented various kind of salvaging methods for non-moving inventory which resulted in annual reduction of average $25000 in non-moving inventory Show less

• 

  Cornerstone Valve

  May 2015 - Aug 2018

  Purchasing Manager

  US based leading ball valve manufacturer• Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth• Sourced, vetted and monitored logistics vendors to keep costs and service quality in line with contract parameters• Facilitated and enhanced company operations by handling all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement, logistics and recordkeeping• Reduced inventory by 12 % through the developing and implementation of improved accounting methodologies• Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks• Oversaw the creation, negotiation and delivery of clinical contracts • Led teammates to boost output required to achieve supply and demand needs by safeguarding product inventory quality goals• Aligned financial plans with operational targets and strategic goals to deliver optimal customer, profit and production results• Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution • Kept production quality, compliance and transportation consistent and in accordance with operational specifications• Authored business supply chain vision and master plan regarding end-to-end structure, budget planning, vendor sourcing, production and delivery• Kept production at peak levels, resolved shortages and optimized inventory to meet customer demands• Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards Show less