Gurunath Chaughule

Capex Purchase | Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 19+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, and Vendor Development.

Role
Procurement Manager at Sapphire Foods India Limited
Location
Thane, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Gurunath Chaughule

Dynamic and results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 19+ years of…

Experience

  1. Procurement Manager

    Sapphire Foods India Limited

    Aug 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

    Lead procurement of imported/domestic equipment, project materials, and Capex assets.• Negotiate vendor contracts, finalize annual rate agreements, and develop new suppliers.• Prepare Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & Capex budgets for KFC & Pizza Hut.• Implemented and Manage P2P process, purchase orders, and vendor payments in SAP.• Oversee logistics coordination, timely deliveries, and equipment installation.• Generate MIS reports for procurement and Capex Control.Achievements:*Star Performer Award – Received in 2021, 2023, and 2024 for outstanding performance and contribution.*KFC Yum! India Recognition (2025) – Honoured for exceptional support in successful store openings.*Pizza Hut Yum! India Recognition (2023) – Achieved cost savings of ₹2 lakh per store through strategic RFP negotiations and vendor management.

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