Akshay Nilkanth Certified Procurement Professional
Global Strategic Sourcing | Procurement | MBA | Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
- Role
- Purchase Responsible at Kohler Co.
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akshay Nilkanth Certified Procurement Professional
With extensive experience across global sourcing and procurement, I specialize in strategic sourcing and stakeholder management. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Kohler Co, I focus on aligning premium suppliers with our luxury and wellness brand positioning, ensuring ethical practices and sustainability compliance while driving innovation and product differentiation. Passionate about enhancing operations and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, I am committed to delivering high-quality sourcing solutions that reflect the core values of our organization. At Kohler Co, I oversee New Product Development (NPD) strategic sourcing, collaborating with R&D, marketing, and design teams to meet project timelines and quality standards. I develop sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier performance, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance competitiveness. My expertise in ethical sourcing, supplier negotiation, and sustainability ensures that our operations align with global best practices and brand values.
Experience
Purchase Responsible
May 2024 — Present · Pune, IN
Education
Welingkar Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision
2019 — 2020
University of Mumbai
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
2010 — 2013
Savitribai Phule Pune University
BE, Mechanical Engineering
2013 — 2016
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