Jaideep Nikam

About Jaideep Nikam

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 7+ years of experience across Electric Vehicles, Manufacturing, FMCG, and Healthcare sectors. I specialize in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.Currently leading procurement operations for a fleet of 2800+ electric vehicles, managing supplier networks, OEM partnerships, logistics operations, and regulatory compliance across multiple states in India.My experience includes global sourcing, SAP-based procurement systems, warehouse management, contract negotiations, and large-scale logistics operations. I have successfully delivered ₹9.5M+ cost savings through supplier optimization, strategic sourcing, and process improvements.I am passionate about building efficient supply chains, improving procurement strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business growth.Key Expertise:• Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management• Supply Chain Optimization & Logistics Operations• Global Supplier Sourcing & Contract Negotiation• SAP Procurement Systems & Data Analytics• EV Infrastructure Procurement & Fleet OperationsI am always open to connecting with professionals and organizations working in procurement, supply chain, logistics, and EV mobility.

Experience

1. Procurement Team Lead

   Magenta Mobility

   May 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Led end-to-end procurement operations across multiple cities, achieving an 18% reduction in sourcing lead times and ensuring uninterrupted supply chain performance.2. Designed and implemented advanced procurement strategies, enhancing vendor management and driving a 15% cost reduction in service contracts.3. Optimized fleet operations using PRS software, achieving 95% transporter on-time performance (OTP) and reducing delivery delays by 20%.4. Spearheaded the integration of SAP-based inventory management systems, cutting discrepancies by 30% and reducing excess inventory by 20%.5. Negotiated high-value supplier agreements to streamline delivery schedules, achieving 98% on-time delivery (OTD) for critical components and improving turnaround times by 15%.6. Delivered ₹4M in annual savings through cost-effective transport contracts, energy-efficient fleet planning, and shared logistics facilities.7. Established robust fallback logistic plans to maintain seamless operations during contingencies and standardized documentation processes, minimizing audit discrepancies.8. Trained and led a high-performing team of 10+, fostering adherence to safety standards and driving productivity improvements.9. Monitored and presented critical KPIs to senior management, driving continuous operational enhancements and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Education

• B.V.I.T POLYTECHNICAL,KHARGHAR

  DIPLOMA MECHANICAL, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2014

• Datta Meghe College of Engineering (DMCE), Airoli

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2015 — 2018