Rahul Khedkar

Assistant Manager (Lead - Indirect Procurement and Contracts) @NOCIL Limited

Navi Mumbai, IN

Lead a team of 5 procurement professionals managing indirect procurement operations across Dahej and Navi Mumbai PIL manufacturing sites.Oversee an annual indirect procurement spend of approx ₹75 crore annually, including categories such as MRO items, engineering spares, facility management, plant utilities, and manpower service contracts.Drive strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract management to ensure cost-efficiency, timely availability, and compliance with company policies.Spearhead procurement of manpower outsourcing services, plant housekeeping, security, canteen operations, and other plant-related services across both locations.Collaborate cross-functionally with plant operations, maintenance, finance, and admin teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs and budgets.Leverage SAP MM and e-procurement tools to ensure process efficiency, transparency, and real-time spend tracking.Implement vendor performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives to improve service levels, delivery timelines, and cost optimization.Ensure procurement processes meet internal audit, compliance, and documentation standards across both plants.People Leadership:Actively involved in mentoring, upskilling, and developing the procurement team through continuous on-the-job guidance, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day coaching. Focused on nurturing key skillsets in negotiation, vendor management, and process discipline to build a self-reliant, high-performing team culture.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Postgraduate Degree

M.G.M's college of Engineering And Technology, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai.

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Agnel Charitable Trusts Fr Conceicao Rodrigues Institute of Technology Sector 9-A Vashi Navi Mumbai 400 703

Diploma in mechanical engineering