Darshankumar Patil.
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Leader | Purchasing Manager – Automotive | PMP®, CSPP | SAP MM Certified | Driving Cost Optimization & Supplier Excellence
- Role
- Category Manager at HARMAN International
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darshankumar Patil.
Strategic Procurement Leader | Automotive Sourcing & Category Management | Driving Cost Efficiency & Supplier Excellence I’m a certified SAP MM Consultant and PMP® and CSPP with over 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, project procurement, and supply chain management within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams and managed high-value sourcing projects across India, Europe, and Asia. My expertise lies in aligning procurement strategies with business goals—delivering competitive advantages through cost optimization, vendor consolidation, process automation, and digital procurement transformation.I specialize in:Global & Local Sourcing: Proficient in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding vendors across geographies to diversify supplier base and mitigate risk.Cost Engineering & VAVE: Experienced in driving cost-saving initiatives through value analysis, localization, and early supplier involvement.New Product Development (NPD): Involved from concept to SOP for components like PEPS, gear shifters, infotainment units, and more for leading OEMs.Contract Negotiation: Skilled in drafting supplier agreements, payment terms, performance metrics, and ensuring legal compliance.Supplier Performance Management: Implemented KPI frameworks, conducted global audits, and improved supplier quality via PPAP and continuous improvement.SAP ERP Implementation: Acted as a key user in SAP rollout in Germany, streamlining procurement modules and MRP integration.I’ve consistently contributed to business growth by saving multimillion-dollar costs, developing high-quality supplier networks, and enhancing procurement operations through innovation and technology.I’m passionate about sourcing as a strategic lever for business success and constantly seek to enhance value through agility, collaboration, and insight-driven decisions.Let’s connect to exchange ideas on supply chain digitalization, cost transformation, or next-gen sourcing strategies.
Experience
Category Manager
Jun 2024 — Present · Maharashtra, IN
Education
Program Management Institute
Project Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2009 — 2014
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Team Management
- Autocad
- Sourcing
- Purchasing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Automotive
- Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Product Development
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Six Sigma
- Ptc Creo
- Powerpoint
- Engineering
- Matlab
- Manufacturing
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