Rakesh Patel
Strategic Buyer @Novatech
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WORK HISTORY
Strategic Buyer @Novatech
ON, CA
Lead end-to-end supply strategy and material flow for critical industrial commodities (aluminum extrusions, PVC, steel reinforcement, screens, weatherstrips) supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.•Own supplier QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) performance, ensuring material availability, cost control, and delivery reliability in support of production and customer commitments.•Develop capacity-aligned sourcing and supply strategies to support production ramps, demand variability, and long-term growth initiatives.•Drive supplier industrialization and risk mitigation, including alternate sourcing, lead-time reduction, and contingency planning for constrained materials.•Partner closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with S & OP, inventory coverage, and operational priorities.
EDUCATION
DURGADEVI SARAF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MUMBAI
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations
Patkar College
Bachelor of Management Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Humber College
Supply Chain Awareness Program, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT RAKESH PATEL
Supply Chain and Project Materials Leader with 12+ years of experience delivering industrial, project-driven supply chains across complex manufacturing and distribution environments. At Novatech, I lead end-to-end material flow, supplier performance, and sourcing strategy for critical commodities that directly support production continuity, cost control, and customer delivery commitments across multiple sites.My background spans aluminum, PVC, steel, and multi-tier global supply networks, with deep expertise in industrial planning, MRP, S & OP, and QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery). I specialize in converting demand and project requirements into stable, executable supply plans—balancing capacity, lead times, inventory coverage, and supplier risk to keep operations running even in volatile markets.Before Novatech, I delivered ERP-driven industrial planning and supply chain transformation projects across manufacturing clients, designing material planning models, capacity simulations, and execution frameworks that enabled on-time production and inventory optimization during system go-lives and operational ramp-ups.I am passionate about building modern supply chain organizations that move beyond transactional buying into true execution leadership—where data, planning discipline, and supplier collaboration drive reliable delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across the entire value stream.
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