Jayesh Badgujar

About Jayesh Badgujar

Experienced Supply Chain professional with a strong track record in Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Electrical, and Electronics industries. Skilled in requirement gathering, negotiation, inventory management, vendor development, sourcing, and procurement of diverse commodities including raw materials, pipes & tubing, flanges, couplings, chemicals, sheet metal parts, and bought-out components.Proficient in end-to-end project implementation, aligning procurement strategies with business needs to maximize application potential. Adept at managing operational activities in international markets across procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and vendor development domains.Educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and an MBA in Finance & Business Analytics, providing a strong technical and analytical foundation for strategic decision-making.SkillsCommodities Expertise: Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Casting, Machining, Valves, Electrical & ElectronicsCore Competencies: Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development & Management, Negotiation, Zero-Based Costing, Procurement & Inventory Management, Project ManagementSoftware & Tools: SAP MM, Oracle EBS, Power BI, Advanced ExcelCurrent FocusStrategic Sourcing & Procurement ExcellenceNegotiation & Vendor DevelopmentContract Management & Supplier Relationship ManagementDriving Supply Chain OptimizationAI Driven Supply chain Optimization

Experience

1. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

   GE Aerospace

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Experience Summary:Seasoned Strategic Sourcing professional with a proven track record in driving procurement excellence within the aerospace and energy sectors at GE Aerospace (formerly GE Aviation & Power) in Pune. Expert in developing and executing robust sourcing strategies, localization initiatives, and cost reduction programs. Managed and led complex sourcing projects, collaborating with a cross-functional team responsible for a $35M annual procurement portfolio spanning the Aviation, Gas Power, and GE Transportation business units.Key Achievements & Expertise:Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management: Championed significant cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations, competitive bidding, and \"should costing\" analyses.Localization & Vendor Development: Spearheaded localization programs to build and develop a resilient, high-performing domestic vendor base for critical components. Evaluated and qualified suppliers based on rigorous quality, cost, and delivery metrics.Commodity Management: Developed deep expertise in sourcing a diverse range of commodities, including castings, machining, ring forging, sheet metal, PCBs, electronics, and electrical components, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.Cross-Functional Alignment: Aligned sourcing strategies with engineering, quality, and operations teams to streamline New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure seamless execution of business objectives.Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, quality standards (e.g, AS9100), government regulations (e.g, ITAR, FAR/DFARS for the US market), and maintain accurate records.Continuous Improvement: Drive functional excellence and cost-out initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma principles and procurement analytics to optimize processes and results.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration, Finance and Business Analytics

  2020 — 2022

• Chavara International School - India

  High School Diploma, Science

  1998 — 2010

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Busines Analytics

• Sinhgad College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Procurement
• Microsoft Office
• Ansys
• Catia
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Plm
• Supply Chain Management
• Product Development
• Public Relations
• Sql
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Vendor Management
• Research
• Sap Erp
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Autocad
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Cost Management
• Basic Sql Queries
• Team Management
• Sourcing
• Data Analysis
• Leadership