Rohit Panchal
Senior Strategic Sourcing Professional | Portescap India | Ex Siemens | Ex Tata Motors | Ex Godrej | Ex Mahindra
- Role
- Assistant General Manager - Strategic Sourcing at Portescap
- Location
- Thane, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rohit Panchal
Results driven Supply Chain Leader with 20 years of experience in Strategic & Global Sourcing, New Product & Vendor Development, and Procurement known for driving cost transformation, optimizing sourcing strategies, and delivering sustained savings while enhancing quality, delivery, innovation, and operational efficiency across esteemed organizations such as Godrej, Tata Motors, Siemens, Mahindra, and Portescap. Strong capability in leading cross functional teams, building high performing category structures, and developing resilient supplier ecosystems to support Global Teams, Tactical Purchasing, NPD, and Operational Excellence. I am a Mechanical Engineer from Mumbai University with Business Management Post graduation in Supply Chain Management from Welingkar Institute of Management (Mumbai).Forte -#Spend data Analysis |#Strategic Sourcing |#Global Sourcing |#Commodity Strategy |#Costing |#Cost reduction drives |#Make – Buy decision |#Value Engineering |#Part Development |#Supplier Evaluation |#Contract Management |#Sourcing Project Management |#Risk Assessment |#Product Costing |#New Product Development |
Experience
Assistant General Manager - Strategic Sourcing
Apr 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Strategic Sourcing & Global Category ManagementManage global sourcing for key commodities (Electronics, Machining, Gears, Magnets, Plastics, Stampings, Bearings, Sintered Parts) with US$30M annual spend. Develop sourcing strategies, optimize payment terms, consolidate suppliers, and build a strong supplier base across Asia, Europe, and the US.Cost Optimization & Risk MitigationDeliver consistent YoY cost reductions through alternate sourcing, negotiations, VAVE, and make vs buy. Lead should costing, zero based costing, benchmarking, and raw material indexing. Strengthen risk management through dual sourcing, capability mapping, and geopolitical risk assessment.New Product Sourcing & Launch SupportDrive NPD sourcing by evaluating supplier capabilities and preparing accurate techno commercial costings. Lead supplier qualification, readiness, and ramp up for new product launches in collaboration with global Engineering and R&D.Supplier Relationship & Performance ManagementConduct regular reviews, audits, and scorecards to improve QDC performance. Partner with Supplier Quality teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.Budgeting, Contracting & ComplianceManage annual budgets, supplier contracts, and procurement governance. Ensure contract lifecycle control, compliance, and risk mitigation across global suppliers.Make vs Buy & Cross Functional LeadershipSupport strategic make vs buy decisions and lead CFT programs in machining, plastics, and electronics from proposal to implementation.Digitalization & ERP SystemsLead digital transformation initiatives using Industry 4.0 concepts. Manage procurement operations through Oracle ERP/MRP to ensure accurate planning and on time delivery.
Education
Shivajirao S Jondhale College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
2002 — 2005
Welingkar Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2011 — 2013
M.H. Saboo Siddik College Of Engineering
Diploma
1999 — 2002
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