Praful Mohitkar

About Praful Mohitkar

Results-driven Procurement Specialist with strong experience in EPC, Instrumentation, and BOP procurement across industrial projects. Passionate about building reliable supplier networks, driving cost optimization, and ensuring seamless project execution through strategic sourcing and efficient planning. Experienced in SAP ERP, vendor audits, project management, and leading procurement teams.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager Materials

   Thermax Limited

   Jun 2024 — Present · Pune District, IN

   Managed procurement portfolio of ₹50 Cr annually for Environmental EPC projects (ESP, Scrubber & Bag Filter). Spearheaded end-to-end procurement lifecycle from RFQ to delivery monitoring, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.Key highlights:* Achieved 20% cost savings through strategic negotiations with key suppliers while maintaining quality standards.* Streamlined procurement of electrical & instrumentation systems by introducing inventory management practices, reducing lead times by 30% and improving project schedules.* Successfully sourced and procured critical equipment such as TR Sets, MCC/PCC/IMCC Panels, LV & HV Motors, VFDs, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, UPS, Hoists, Cables, Field Instruments, CEMS & Analyzers.* Partnered with engineering teams to adopt innovative materials, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.* Mentored and trained junior procurement staff, building a high-performing, collaborative team culture.Expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, cost optimization, and procurement process improvement for large-scale EPC projects.

Education

• JANTA HIGH SCHOOL WANI

  SSC, General Studies

  2007 — 2008

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Supply chain management

  2017 — 2019

• Prof Ram Meghe College of Engineering & Management, Badnera Rly

  Bachelor's of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics

  2010 — 2014

• ANC Warora

  HSC, Science

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Transmission Systems
• High Voltage Distribution
• Supplier Management
• Microcontrollers
• Supply Chain Operations
• Purchase Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Plc
• Supplier Performance
• Power Electronics
• High Voltage Engineering
• Subcontracts Management
• High Voltage Engineering
• Supplier Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Vhdl
• Sap Erp
• Demand Supply Planning
• Engineering
• Supplier Quality Management
• Electronics
• Purchase Management
• High Voltage Distribution
• Supplier Development
• Transmission Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Pcb Design
• Supplier Sourcing
• New Vendor Development