Pankaj Chavan
Strategic Sourcing | Procurement | Supply Chain Management | Contract Management | SRM | Cost Optimization | Project Management | SAP MM
- Role
- Strategic Sourcing Lead at Tech Mahindra
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pankaj Chavan
An accomplished professional with multi-disciplinary experience of 7+ years in…
Experience
Strategic Sourcing Lead
Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Sourcing Strategy & Execution: Define and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation.Supplier Negotiation & Optimization: Lead negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.Strategic Spend Management: Manage a spend portfolio of approximately INR 100 CR across 200+ suppliers across the Globe.Project Leadership: Lead and support initiatives related to localization, cost reduction, lead time improvement, and supplier transitions.Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with cross functional teams to support new product introductions and procurement strategies.Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and alignment with business goals.Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including export/import regulations.Data & Market Intelligence: Conduct market analysis, cost benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments to identify sourcing opportunities.Performance Tracking: Track and report productivity, working capital improvements, and supplier performance metrics in collaboration with the global commodity team.
Education
DY Patil University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance Management
Shivaji University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
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