Rajeev TICKOO

Experience

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  DAEWOO Motors Limited

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Engineer
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  GPAPL

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Manager Central Purchase
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  Tube Investments of India Limited

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Deputy Manager Purchase

  • Managed end to end supply chain from vendor to customer.• Managed purchase, stores, distribution warehouse for customer delivery, replenishment for warehouse and logistics.

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  FCC CLUTCH INDIA PVT LTD

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Manager Materials

  • As Functional Head handled successfully team of buyers and purchase planners, managing an annual spend of INR 800 crores including sourcing of INR 100 crores from overseas group entities in Japan, China, Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Indonesia and Malaysia. Responsibly managed all EXIM aspects of inbound shipments.• Ensured seamless & clear communication of annual projections and monthly fixed schedules to all suppliers.• Managed team to purchase automotive grade CR steel, Aluminum & Zinc HPD Castings, Ferrous Castings, pressed and precision machined components, semi-assemblies, chemicals, friction cork and friction paper, fasteners, rubber parts.• Streamlined the price revisions with suppliers through introducing transparent costing sheets with all suppliers.• Addressed erratic supplies apart from packing irritants, deploying relevant strategies, monitored the daily supplies and got suppliers committed to monthly and quarterly supplier rating.• Implemented successfully the business share policy for spends with more than one suppliers.• Renegotiations with existing suppliers resulted in cost saving of Rs. 7.6 Crores.• Instrumental in reducing working Inventory from Rs. 15.4 Crores to Rs. 8.2 Crores.•Ownership for budgetary activities and monitoring department for financial discipline. Show less

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  ESAB

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Manager Global Purchase - Raw Materials & Integration

  • Global Purchase Manager responsible for developing and executing Sourcing strategies for Indian operations and sourcing of cost competitive commodities into European and Chinese manufacturing facilities.• Member Global Integration Committee. Instrumental in smooth integration of new Bulgarian acquisition aligning its Purchase Function with Group Procurement policies and procedures.• Executing complete Management Control over Bulgarian Purchase office (planning and purchase of Raw Material, planning capex and resources). Deployed Sourcing Strategies for the new Bulgarian unit and facilitated support to start-up activities for new products based on ESAB group specs, in turn ensuring the new BU aligning with the standard global product catalogue.• Executing complete Management Control over Indian Sourcing operations Raw material. Show less

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  Air Liquide

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  • As Functional head, I manage Purchase Operations in CRYOLOR’s Indian BU aligned with corporate policies & objectives of Safety, Quality, Cost Management, Innovation and resource management and help forge strong relations with supply partners.• Drive Negotiating and Sourcing Strategies, delivering on targets of purchase localization in tight timelines.• Identify efficient and dynamic Sourcing team to facilitate smooth purchase operations. Technology transfer activities.• Provide the Strategic direction and Global oversight on the sourcing of major Raw materials for the 2 CRYOLOR BU’s and help European MBU to capitalize on the sourcing from emerging markets in India, China, SA, SEA, Middle East & Eastern Europe.• Structured SOPs and policies for Purchase operations aligning them with the global corporate policies.• Mentoring and nurturing energetic team of professionals, while inculcating importance of efficiency and budgetary discipline.• Delegate functional responsibilities, encourage maximum team decisions through participation and least impositions.• Zero stock out - Ensure smooth and hassle free supplies to production line.• Drive and lead cost effective sourcing initiatives and help organization to remain competitive and sustainable.• As Hard core Purchase professional and Member Management Committee I emerged as undisputed strong lever and team member in setting up Greenfield project for manufacturing of Cryogenic Equipment near Chennai.• Key negotiator for project tenders during start-up phase delivering substantial savings on cost and the project on time. Show less

  • Global Strategic Sourcing Platform Airliquide Group

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Spearheading Purchasing Strategies Cryolor Chennai

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Ador Powertron Limited

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  Head Global Purchase/Sourcing

  • EMT• Develop Sourcing Strategy, Vendor development, Vendor risk analysis, Supplier Relationship management• Budgeting, Planning & Cost Reduction initiatives• Purchase Operations (RM/ indirect materials & services), team management/ mentoring and enhancing skillsets.• Service delivery/ Stores/ Inventory/ Logistics/ Shipping/ EXIM• FG/ Invoicing/ Excise/ LCs/ Bonds/ BGs• Project Procurement• Unit Head

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  Phoenix Group

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2022

  Country Manager Operations North & Purchase

  • Slashed annual COGS 12% (USD 1.5 mln) by successfully integrating and implementing centralized procurement management for 3 BUs.• Accomplished 91% compliance in operational process excellence.• Primary responsibility – P&L for 3 BUs In North Kazakhstan.• Converted negative balance sheet into positive, proactively contributed to overall business strategy and aggressively sticking to annual budgeting plans for BUs.Major responsibilities: Provide leadership to 3 BUs, proactively identify and address operational bottlenecks, mitigate risks. Drive saving initiatives, build culture of long-term savings, no compromise on timely delivery or quality. Arrest cost escalations, ensure healthy COG vs budget. Ensure reliable vendor base to sustain strategic /competitive leverage and healthy relationship with key suppliers. Develop and implement evaluation process to track performance and compliance of supplier. Extend active support for legal, QHSE and statutory audit compliances. Show less

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  CLEARPACK AUTOMATION PVT LTD

  Mar 2023 - now

  Head of Purchasing

  • Savings through alternate sourcing 14.2 mln INR• Savings through negotiations – 3.1 mln INRMajor Responsibilities:• Sourcing of forgings, castings, fabricated structures and BOPs.• Negotiating and executing annual contracts with key suppliers.• Understanding business dynamics and aligning procurement activities with assembly schedules and tight plan inventory.• Imports

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  Vehant Technologies

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  Head of SCM