Amol Surve

About Amol Surve

As an experienced Commercial Management professional, I am dedicated to driving business growth, forging strategic partnerships, and optimizing costs for organizations. With over 6 years of expertise, I have a proven track record in identifying and developing business opportunities, ensuring profitable project and contract management. Currently serving as Manager - Process Validation with Reliance Retail Venture Ltd, Mumbai, I possess a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, financial analysis, and effective risk assessment.My skills extend to business expansion, contract negotiation, and process optimization, allowing me to improve company procedures, standards, and policies. Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered cost-saving initiatives, resulting in substantial financial benefits. Notably, I revised rates for wooden pallets, generating annual savings of Rs.1.45 Crore, and reworked the MHE rental structure, saving Rs. 96 lakhs annually. Additionally, I have introduced SAP nomenclatures for expense tracking and facilitated the identification of spending patterns.Adept at fostering strategic partnerships, I have successfully collaborated with distributors and international companies, driving business growth and brand awareness. My strong leadership skills, coupled with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enable me to mentor and lead cross-functional teams effectively, delivering solutions that positively impact the quality of work performed.In my previous roles, including Commercial Officer at Asian Paints Ltd. and Executive at Yes Bank Ltd, I gained valuable experience in procurement, vendor management, and financial analysis. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to achieve results, earning recognition for exploring cost-saving transportation options, supporting brand initiatives, and identifying enhanced techniques for cost negotiations.I hold a Master\'s in Financial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, where I achieved a CGPA of 7.43. My educational foundation, combined with my professional experiences, has equipped me with a strong analytical mindset and expertise in financial planning and budgeting.Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, I thrive in dynamic and challenging environments. I am currently seeking new opportunities in Commercial Management with organizations of high repute in Mumbai, where I can leverage my skills and drive business success.If you\'d like to connect or discuss potential collaborations, please feel free to reach out.

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager South & South East Asia

   DHL

   Aug 2023 — Present · IN

   Provide professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of local or sub-regional frame contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key• Integrate Procurement services at country level for the business colleagues are in scope. Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service• Specialize in strategic sourcing of transportation, ground fleet and other generic goods & services, in order to reduce costs and ensure quality of supply as needed by the business/function in scope• Support business with detecting the right suppliers for driving forward innovation• Support with supplier risk assessment and evaluating suppliers based on sustainability KPIs• Prepare and support supplier negotiations at local level with more senior colleagues• Prepare, conduct and support tenders (incl. e-sourcing) with more senior sourcing colleagues• Ensure (sourcing, purchasing, company) policy adherence of local divisional colleagues• Establish close contact with local business units to ensure actual and future knowledge of demand and service quality• Ensure effective implementation of DPDHL Procurement contracts• Improving compliance spend for the countries.

Education

• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

  MMS, Finance, General

• Thakur College of Science & Commerce

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance, General