Mukesh Soni
||LEAN Operations & 6 Sigma(σ), CIPM+CIPP+ ME, GSCM, PGDMM || 16 YEARS || BAJAJ FINSERV || IREP || OTI ||RCI || JSSL ||
- Role
- Senior Cluster Manager Agm Procurement at Bajaj Finserv
- Location
- Pune District, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mukesh Soni
Brief: Experienced Sourcing Specialist with over 16 years in managing Direct and Indirect procurement categories. Proficient in the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, contracting, and supply chain management. Skilled in aligning global practices with organizational strategies, building strategic relationships, and driving continuous improvement. Proven track-record in cost optimization, risk mitigation, and process innovation to enhance efficiency and sustainability.Education:(CIPM + CIPP + PGDMM + ME + LEAN SIGMA + CSMBE)- 16Years.Job Responsibilities:• Procurement Strategy: Formulate and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. Lead the execution of strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement in line with company objectives.• Market Research & Supplier Management: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and stay updated on industry conditions. Oversee supplier evaluation, selection, and onboarding aligned with business requirements.• Negotiation & Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance expectations and contractual agreements are met.• Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing decisions and process improvements. Foster value creation and cost leadership through Lean Operation Practices and advanced technological tools.• Category & Catalogue Management: Develop and manage comprehensive category and catalogue strategies to streamline procurement processes. • Supplier Risk Management: Proactively assess and manage supplier risks, including quality issues, delivery-related risks, and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across various departments to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs and goals. Regularly update senior leadership on sourcing strategy progress, savings, and market trends.• Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing: Drive the development and implementation of sustainable procurement practices that support organizational, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to ethical standards and promote sustainability and diversity in the supply chain.
Experience
Senior Cluster Manager Agm Procurement
Jun 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Overseeing the Management of Assigned Category Spend of Worth Rs 400 Cr to deliver seamless services across branch/sales offices with centralized Procurement and Supply Chain Management along continuous business excellence and Process Improvements.Category Management:1) Indirect Commodities: a) Non IT - Facility Procurement, Administrative & Professional services, Travel/Events/Gifting, Signages/Marketing/Business Promotions, Stationery, POP/POSM, Canteen/Pantry/Courier, Manpower/security services.b) MRO/MEP, 3rd party contractual services, CAMCs, c) IT - CCTV, Surveillance, Access Control, Fire Hydrant, Fire Sprinklers, Data Center, Networking, Lease Line, Laptop/Printer/Software Services, SMS and cloud services.2) Direct Commodities: a) Business Excellence: Note Counting Machine, Queue Management System, PMS System, Gold Purity, Gold Weighing Machines, Vault, Lockers, ATM Machine.b) Capex Projects: EPC, HVAC, Electronics Goods, Power Equipment (DG, Inverters, UPS, Servo Stabilizer), Solar System, Building Management System, Interiors/Turnkey Projects.
Education
The Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE)
Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2006 — 2009
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Lean Operations and Six Sigma, Lean Operations ans Six Sigma
Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Specialization Programme, Startegic Management for Business Excellence
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Postgraduate Degree, Operations and Supply Chain Management
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