Omkar W.

Procurement Professional with 15+ Years of Experience | Expert in Vendor Management, Order Negotiation, Global Sourcing & Team Leadership

Role
Senior Buyer at Kent
Location
Thane, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Omkar W.

Procurement professional with 15+ years of experience in global sourcing, vendor management, and strategic purchasing. I began my career in manufacturing, gaining a solid grasp of supply chain dynamics and cost optimization. Over the years, I’ve led multimillion-dollar procurement initiatives, negotiated impactful contracts, and driven measurable savings.I focus on data-driven sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk. My goal is to build ethical, long-term supplier relationships that support sustainable and resilient supply chains.

Experience

  1. Senior Buyer

    Kent

    Feb 2026 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

    Issuing EOI and NDA to vendors for their confirmation.• Reviewing the MR and floating the RFQ in market for offers.• Reviewing Prebid Queries of RFQ floated through system and resolving the same after Requisition Engineer’s comments. • Preparing CQ after reviewing the offers. • Preparing final CBE and Recommendation for Award after the receipt of TBE from discipline and final offers from vendors.

Education

  • Father Agnel Technical Education Complex

    Diploma of Education, Machine Tools and Maintenance

  • Shivajirao S Jondhale College of Engineering Vishnu Nagar Dombivli (West) Dist Thane

    Secondary School Certificate

  • Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

    Bachelor's degree, Production Engineering

  • Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Machining
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Negotiation
  • Expediting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Automotive
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Management
  • Materials
  • Materials Management
  • Market Research
  • Procurement

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