Nilesh Kolhe

About Nilesh Kolhe

An astute, focused, results-driven procurement professional with over 18 years of cross-categories, cross-sectoral experience in Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Vendor Development & Sourcing across domestic & international markets • Accomplished compliance-oriented and capable senior procurement professional with a proven track record of significantly reducing costs and improving a company’s processes and corporate purchasing programs • Detail-oriented and organized individual who exemplifies professionalism with an ability to work efficiently in complex and deadline-driven operations, not losing focus on accuracy and quality • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any given moment with adeptness in implementing cost reduction measures and bring alignment between departments and functions to achieve savings and drive profitability • A self-starter team leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with vendors and colleagues on purchasing problems, transportation, receiving materials, invoicing & processes

Experience

1. Procurement Cluster Category Manager (Warehousing and Transportation)

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   Apr 2014 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Negotiations Skills\\\\n• Category Management\\\\n• Business Partnering\\\\n• 360° Procurement Expertise\\\\n• Contract Negotiation\\\\n• Integrity\\\\n• Strategic Sourcing\\\\n• Strategic Planning\\\\n• Project Management\\\\n• Spend Data Analysis\\\\n• Excellent Communication Skills\\\\n• Relationship Management\\\\n• Risk Management\\\\n• Multi-tasking\\\\n• Financial Acumen\\\\n• Aptitude for Technology\\\\n• Results-driven\\\\n• A positive Attitude\\\\n• Change Manager

Education

• Govt. Polytechnic Pune

  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - DME, Mechanical, First Class with Distinction

  1995 — 1998

• University of Mumbai

  Master of Management Studies - MMS, Operations, First Class

  2001 — 2003

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree - LLB, Law, First Class

  2018 — 2022

• North Maharashtra University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical, First Class

  1998 — 2001

• K. Narkhede Vidyalaya, Bhusawal

  Secondary School Certification - SSC, General Studies, First Class with Distinction

  1987 — 1993