Ravindra Kale

Purchase Manager @Pidilite Industries Limited

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

MUMBAI UNIVESITY

Bachelor's Degree

GNIMS

Master's Degree