Ravindra Kale
Manager Purchase at Pidilite//Ex-MBCC-Sika//Ex-Yokohama-ATG Tires//Ex-Raychem RPG #Purchasing & Procurement,#Global Sourcing,#Vendor Development,#Contract Management,#RFQ/RFP Process,
- Role
- Purchase Manager at Pidilite Industries Limited
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ravindra Kale
Passionate and results-driven professional with a robust Purchasing & Procurement…
Experience
Purchase Manager
May 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Experienced Purchase Manager and Category Lead for Construction Chemicals and Waterproofing coatings, membranes, Concrete repair mortars, grouts, strengthening products, Industrial flooring solutions, epoxy coatings, Sealants, adhesives,Vendor Development-• Alignment with Marketing / LM / Design Stakeholders for Artwork• Alignment of PM Development team for PM Spec finalization for P2P Products.• Product Development / NPD, Costing and QualityStrategic Sourcing-• Data Collection• Market Research• Study import statistics• Identify global sources with capacity• Understand Key Cost Drivers and the environment scan• Spend Analysis• Ability to arrive to a Should cost and drive negotiations accordingly. Supply Compliance – • Ensuring availability of materials and services at the right time and at the right cost.• Scheduling of Orders as per planning sheet/ norms and indent by coordinating withvendors for dispatch schedule to comply with the delivery schedule• Ensure vendor payment as per agreed payment terms• Identify Potential Supply issues and plan a strategy for alternate vendor development,increase in norms.• Coordinate with Customs House Agent (CHA) to ensure timely clearances (for P2P & Imports)• Engage to understand the variability in demand with the CFT. Inventory Management – • Generate inventory reports and review and monitor inventory according to norms.• Change management planning.• Stock Aging analysis and trigger to Divisions for NM Clearance. Procurement Process • Taking quotations for material from all approved sources, conducting negotiations, andrate proposals in line with approved SOBs and Authority matrix.• Timely raising of price masters & purchase order.• Ensure statutory compliance norms are met for all transactions /agreements. • Make Vs Buy- Periodic
Education
MUMBAI UNIVESITY
Bachelor's Degree
GNIMS
Master's Degree
Skills
- Procurement
- New Vendor Development
- Supply Chain
- Negotiation
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