Abhijeet Pawar
Category Lead – Indirect Procurement | Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management | Procurement Transformation
- Role
- Deputy General Manager - Central Procurement Team (Indirect Spend) at Lodha
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abhijeet Pawar
Procurement and operations professional with 13+ years of experience spanning manufacturing, consulting, and indirect procurement leadership across real estate, automotive, and global service industries.• Proven expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and procurement transformation.• Track record of delivering cost optimization, vendor governance, and digital enablement through platforms such as Coupa, Icertis, and Sirion Labs.• Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing scalable sourcing models that enhance efficiency and compliance.
Experience
Deputy General Manager - Central Procurement Team (Indirect Spend)
Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Job Profile: Leading a team of 5 category managers responsible for end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and purchase operations across key indirect spend areas.• Accountable for managing spend across categories including outsourced manpower, facility management (soft & hard services), admin & office supplies, travel & transport, repairs & maintenance, and AMCs. • Driving standardization and governance across source-to-contract and PR–PO processes to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and service quality. • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to implement category strategies, optimize vendor performance, and deliver measurable cost savings across residential, commercial, retail, and institutional properties.
Education
K.K.Wagh Education Societys College of Engineering, Hirabai Haribai Vidyanagari, Panchavati, Nashik 422003
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
2006 — 2010
Welingkar Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management
2014 — 2016
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