Ashutosh Patwardhan

About Ashutosh Patwardhan

An expert with 18+ years of proven capabilities in Ariba Bidding, Supplier rationalization, Budgeting & Cost Negotiation, Supplier/Vendor, Management, Purchase Orders Management, Strategic Planning, Problem-Solving A curious procurement expert who knows how to break deadlock negotiations by staying up to date on the latest trends. WHERE CAN I ADD VALUE Exhibited sourcing management brilliance by defining cost-effective vendors/suppliers for procurement with the goal of lowering costs while improving quality and reliability Excellent at assessing vendor performance based on a variety of criteria, including rejection percentage, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, and credit terms Capable of handling the whole Materials Management function, including procurement, vendor negotiations, and timely supply of material store functions Working to improve procurement effectiveness through strategic sourcing and procurement, vendor identification and development, and analytical evaluation Professional in procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration, all of which are required for success in a procurement leadership role KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Established a rubber-bonded abrasive grinding wheel for tube grinding, which increased output and saved INR 12.49 lakh Directed procurement from OEM for machine spares was initiated, resulting in a 10% cost reduction and a savings of Rs 42 lakh Created an alternate source for molding sand to break an existing supplier\'s monopoly, lowering costs and saving INR 22 lakh Coordinating and managing material procurement for various projects, including direct procurement from OEMs for machine spares, resulting in cost savings of up to 20% About Me Develops and leads large multidisciplinary teams while constantly assessing and improving performance to advance project and company goals. Do reach me out at: a••••••••@gmail.com|+91••••••••38

Experience

1. Manager Corporate Purchase

   Belrise Industries (formerly Badve Engineering)

   Oct 2020 — Present

   A demonstrated history of saving money and delivering critical materials on time for various projects Managed procurement for four brownfield expansions and was promoted from Senior Engineer to Executive level Effectively handled the sea freight procurement of plastic packing boxes from overseas, ensuring a timely ramp-up of production Tactically planned and managed the importation of hazardous chemicals via sea shipments, ensuring zero line loss and project timely completion Created an alternate source for molding sand to break an existing supplier\'s monopoly, lowering costs and saving INR 22 lakh Competency in procurement and strategic planning has helped to drive cost savings and ensure the timely delivery of critical materials for various projects Specialties: Ariba Bidding, Supplier rationalization, Budgeting & Cost Negotiation, Supplier/Vendor, Management, Purchase Orders Management, Strategic Planning, Problem-Solving

Education

• Dr.BA. Marathwada University

  BE

• BTE

  Diploma