Rimli Bhattacharya

About Rimli Bhattacharya

Rimli Bhattacharya brings over two decades of expertise as a seasoned Procurement Head…

Experience

1. Purchase Manager

   The Anup Engineering Limited

   Sep 2023 — Present · Ahmedabad, IN

   Responsibilities:• Oversee the procurement function to ensure the timely acquisition of materials & services to support business operations.• Develop and implement procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, manage vendor relationships, and oversee the purchasing process to meet the company’s quality, cost and timeline objectives.• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and products, and evaluate their capabilities and pricing.• Build and maintain healthy business relations with suppliers, and negotiate contracts & terms to ensure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery schedules. Monitor supplier performance, address any issues, and implement improvement plans.• Oversee the entire procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and best practices. • Review purchase orders and contracts for accuracy, completeness and adherence to specifications.• Identify cost-saving opportunities through effective negotiation, supplier consolidation and alternative sourcing strategies.• Analyze pricing trends and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions.• Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs. Implement inventory control measures to prevent stockouts and shortages.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the production team, project managers, engineers, and finance teams, to understand project requirements and ensure timely procurement support.• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the supply chain, such as disruptions, quality issues or supplier instability.• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of vendors and their products and services.

Education

• National Institute of Technology Agartala

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Team Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Purchase Operations, Vendor Development, Inventory Management, Process Optimization, Budgeting and Capex Management, Price Negotiations, Mis Reporting and Documentation, Cost Optimization, Team Building and Leadership
• New Business Development
• Sourcing
• Engineering
• Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Materials Management
• Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Development
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Procurement
• Materials
• Negotiation
• Management
• Project Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Development
• Steel