Chaitnya Dabhole
Immediate joiner | Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist | $20M+ Spend Managed | Process Optimization & Risk Mitigation | Delivering Operational Excellence
- Role
- Procurement Specialist at Flex
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chaitnya Dabhole
As a results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist with 6 years & 8 months of…
Experience
Procurement Specialist
Apr 2022 — Present · Pune, IN
With a relentless commitment to optimizing supply chain operations, I serve as the linchpin between prominent automotive clients and streamlined procurement processes. Managing relationships with industry giants such as BMW, Volkswagen, Thyssen, and Daimler, I orchestrate the procurement of critical electronic components, overseeing a vast portfolio comprising approximately 400 Customer Part Numbers (CPNs) and skillfully managing 1500 open Purchase Orders (POs) valued at $20M.My Expertise: Strategic Purchase Order Management: Proficient in orchestrating timely purchase orders issuance, meticulous order confirmation follow-ups, and ensuring the precise completion of Open Purchase Orders, fostering operational efficiency and vendor compliance. Dynamic Supply Chain Coordination: Facilitating seamless communication channels, I share critical Demand and Supply sheets, Open Purchase Order reports, and forecasts with suppliers weekly. Innovative Shortage Management: Adept at devising agile solutions to mitigate supply bottlenecks, including direct drop shipments and sourcing alternatives. My negotiation prowess and RFQ process management ensure purchasing terms are optimized, consistently maintaining a Shortage Management KPI above 90%. Strategic Inventory Management: Conducting rigorous risk analyses and Material Requirement Planning, I optimize inventory levels by stimulating demand-supply dynamics. Collaborating closely with suppliers, I achieve remarkable push-out and cancellation rates, saving costs totaling $2.6M in FY2023-24. Financial Transaction Facilitation: Playing a pivotal role in facilitating smooth financial transactions, I assist suppliers in navigating the invoicing process and resolve disputes promptly, ensuring timely payments and averting credit holds on urgent client orders.
Education
Shivaji University
Bachelor of Engineering
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