Bhanudas Patil

About Bhanudas Patil

Procurement and Strategic Sourcing leader with 22+ years of experience across Automotive…

Experience

1. Global Sourcing Manager

   Danfoss Power Solutions

   Aug 2019 — Present · Pune, IN

   Development and Sourcing: Spearheading the development of ferrous, non-ferrous, and C-class hydraulic application parts for global supply markets, including North America, Europe, and India.Vendor Management: Identifying and establishing a strategic vendor base to source cost-effective, high-quality products within project timelines.Localization Initiatives: Localizing critical components in India to reduce variable costs and mitigate risks effectively.Procurement Strategy: Preparing RFQs, conducting techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiating with vendors to ensure optimal quality and pricing.Costs Negotiation: Leading pricing settlements for cast iron, aluminum, turned parts, proprietary components, and tooling costs for dies and fixtures.Materials Management: Supporting routine procurement operations and material planning through effective supply chain and inventory management.Strategic Sourcing: Conducting long-term material planning, supplier sourcing, and managing the supplier base to optimize the supply chain.Supplier Development: Fostering alternate source development, enhancing capacity, and resolving supplier-related QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) issues.Risk and Supplier Assessment: Performing risk assessments for key suppliers and leading business reviews to ensure reliability and performance.Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinating with R&D to enhance component manufacturability and liaising with global teams (sales, finance, operations, and quality) for seamless project execution.Innovating and Cost Savings: Implementing a robust cost-saving pipeline through idea generation and innovation, contributing to organizational profitability.

Education

• Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education,Mumbai

  Diploma in Mechnical Engineering

  1997 — 2000

• Maharashtra Institute of Technology

  Post Graduate Diploma

  2009 — 2011

• Maharashtra Institute of Technology

  PGD in Operation Management

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor's Degree

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Dfmea
• Automotive
• Process Planning
• Kaizen
• Vehicles
• Ms Office, Ms Projects, Autocad 2012, Delmia, Plm & Sap.
• Fmea
• Product Development
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Engineering
• Ppap
• Manufacturing