Ravi Doddi
Strategic Category Manager | Six Sigma Black Belt | Procurement & Supply Chain Leader | SAP Expert | Mechanical Engineer
- Role
- Procurement Manager at Smith & Wesson
- Location
- Knoxville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ravi Doddi
Strategic Category Manager with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and Six Sigma Black Belt certification. I bring 20+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain leadership, managing complex spend categories across global operations.I’ve led sourcing strategies for portfolios over $200M, delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply chain resilience. Skilled in SAP, demand planning, and supplier negotiations, I align procurement with business goals to drive efficiency and innovation.Passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver long-term value.
Experience
Procurement Manager
Sep 2025 — Present · Maryville, TN, US
Experienced in managing diverse spend categories including raw materials, MRO, and purchased parts across multiple divisions. Proven track record in leading transformational procurement initiatives, optimizing inventory and service levels, and driving global cost savings. Skilled in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at leveraging SAP and demand planning systems to deliver data-driven decisions and continuous improvement. Passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering supplier relationships that align with business goals.
Education
GITAM Deemed University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
1995 — 1999
Tennessee Technological University
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
2001 — 2004
Skills
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Minitab
- Engineering
- Toyota Production System
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Automotive
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5s
- Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Six Sigma
- Spc
- Fmea
- Ppap
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Control
- Apqp
- Continuous Improvement
- Machine Tools
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