Kishor Kokare
Procurement Leader | 25+ Years in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development, Cost Control | SAP Ariba | Pumps, Motors, MRO, Indirect & Direct Spend l SQP/VQP audits.
- Role
- Procurement Team Lead at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kishor Kokare
As a procurement leader with 25+ years of experience, I have built a reputation for driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and procurement transformation across sectors like consumer electricals, engineering, and manufacturing.Currently, I lead in-house procurement for Pumps (and previously Fans) at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, where I manage end-to-end sourcing of direct and indirect materials. My portfolio includes motors, pumps, castings, MRO items, IT services, solar pump components, and CAPEX procurement, driving strategic value, operational efficiency, and sustained supplier excellence. My expertise spans:Strategic sourcing and localizationCosting based on commodity indices (LME etc.)New product development (NPD) & project managementVendor onboarding, rationalization, and supplier auditsSAP Ariba, reverse auctions, e-procurement strategyI’ve consistently delivered value through cost reduction projects, supplier development, and digitalization of procurement operations. Notable Wins:Achieved cost reduction targets. Successfully implemented cost saving ideas in 7 projects. Achieved inventory reduction in casting, packing material. Implemented supplier performance mapping tool.Supplier Rationalisation Reduced supplier base from 72 to 26 while enhancing reliabilityAchieved inventory reduction and implemented supplier mapping tools I’m exploring senior procurement leadership roles (Head of Procurement / Procurement Lead ) in forward-thinking organizations that value innovation, cost excellence, and supply resilience. Let’s connect if you\'re looking for a strategic procurement partner and consultant.
Experience
Procurement Team Lead
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited
Dec 2010 — Present · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) Maharashtra, IN
Purchase part development, NPD, Supplier development, Cost reduction, Localisation, Process improvement, Team Management
Education
Government College of Engineering Aurangabad
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Government Polytechnic Malvan
Diploma
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