Anup Kawthekar

About Anup Kawthekar

Strategic Procurement Leader | EPC & Supply Chain Management | Cost Optimization & Vendor Development.A results-driven procurement professional with 16+ years of experience in the engineering and EPC industry, specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and supply chain optimization. I lead and mentor a high-performing team of buyers, ensuring the procurement of mechanical and electrical bought-out items while aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives. Key Expertise & Leadership Strengths: Project Procurement & Sourcing – Extensive experience in direct procurement of critical bought-out items such as valves, pumps, motors, industrial fans, ESPs, bag filters, soot blowers, silencers, cooling towers, EOT cranes, cables, and instrumentation from domestic and global suppliers. Material & Supply Chain Management– Skilled in procurement planning, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, cost reduction, inventory management, and supplier relationship management to enhance operational efficiency. Leadership & Knowledge Sharing – Passionate about team building, mentoring, and technical training, ensuring continuous knowledge enhancement to drive excellence in procurement. Global Procurement & Compliance– Well-versed in import procedures, Incoterms, international taxation, and regulatory compliance to facilitate smooth global transactions. Strategic Cost Optimization – Focused on driving cost savings, process improvement, and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a value-driven supply chain. Always striving to transform procurement into a strategic value-creation function that drives efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and business growth.Reach me at a••••••••@yahoo.com or connect with me here on LinkedIn. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at IIM Kozhikode, sharpening my strategic lens and preparing for leadership roles with broader business responsibility.

Experience

1. Senior Procurement Specialist

   Aker Solutions

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• S.E.S. Polytechnic, Solapur

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

  2000 — 2003

• Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Production

  2003 — 2006

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General