Desh Deepak Khare
Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Leader | 30 Yrs Driving EBITDA Growth, Efficiency & Digital Change
- Role
- Group Purchase Head - Sr G m at Advanced Group
- Location
- New Delhi, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Desh Deepak Khare
Dynamic Supply Chain & Procurement Leader | 30+ Years | Driving Value, Cost Innovation & Business Transformation Seasoned supply chain leader with over three decades of experience spanning Telecom, Consumer Durables, and Manufacturing. I have successfully managed annual spends of ₹1800+ Cr, led national and regional SCM operations, and delivered measurable EBITDA improvements through cost innovation, supplier partnerships, and digital transformation. My career foundation was built in manufacturing, where I drove initiatives in BPR, TQM, TDR, and FRP that sharpened my ability to deliver innovation-driven productivity. Later, in the telecom sector, I spearheaded BLIP projects to accelerate infrastructure rollouts with significant efficiency gains. This diverse background has equipped me with end-to-end expertise across procurement, sourcing, logistics, and project management at both strategic and execution levels. I bring deep technical expertise in polymers, sheet metal, PDC, electronics, and electricals, with strong command over value engineering, contract management, and vendor development. Proficient in ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle, Ariba, and BAAN, I have consistently aligned technology with business objectives to build agile, transparent, and resilient supply chains. A Six Sigma Green Belt, I am known for leading cross-functional teams with integrity, optimizing inventory, and creating ecosystems that balance operational efficiency with long-term value. Core Strengths Cost innovation through benchmarking, VA/VE, and localization, driving major savings Vendor assurance & development via QCDMS frameworks, strategic negotiations, analytics, and automation Procurement & P2P excellence enabled by ERP automation (SAP/Oracle – SRM, CLM, SLM) Contract management & governance from execution to closure of contracts and POs End-to-end material, warehouse & logistics leadership across carriers and partners Strategic planning, budget & fund management to optimize resources Future Aspiration To shape global supply chains by leveraging technology, innovation, and collaborative leadership to deliver sustainable transformation and long-term business impact.
Experience
Group Purchase Head - Sr G m
Aug 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN
Key Contributions Strategic Leadership: Delivered >95% service levels through S & OP, optimized working capital, and drove seamless multi-site operations. Cost Impact: Achieved sustained 2% YoY BOM reduction and multi-million savings via strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and cost innovation. Supplier & Operational Excellence: Built a robust supplier base (>95% OTD, 98% FTPR), standardized procurement across 7 plants, and maintained lean 15-day RM inventory with JIT planning. Risk & Resilience: Strengthened vendor relations, diversified sourcing, and established risk frameworks ensuring compliance, continuity, and long-term resilience.
Education
Next Generation Manager Leadership programme from Harvard Business
Certificate Course, Operations Management and Supervision
Six Sigma Green Belt Projects
Certificate Course, Opex Cost reduction through process optimization
Ishan Institute of Management and Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Mangement, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Board Of Technical Education, Jodhpur
Specialization in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1991 — 1994
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