Sachin Tolambe

About Sachin Tolambe

As a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with over 18 years of experience,…

Experience

1. India Purchasing Head

   Maschio Gaspardo Group

   Jun 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   As the India Purchasing Head for Maschio Gaspardo, a leading global manufacturer of agricultural machinery, I am responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations for India and supporting global units in Italy and Romania. I lead a team of 14 professionals, overseeing an annual spend of €45 million across multiple categories including raw material steel, tubes, forgings, castings, transmissions, hydraulics, and fabricated assemblies. Key Contributions & Achievements: 1. Delivered €1.5+ million in annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, localization, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and supplier consolidation. Facilitated €4.5 million in global sourcing exports to Italy and Romania by identifying cost-effective Indian suppliers. Reduced supplier base by 30%, leading to improved quality, consistent delivery, and better negotiation outcomes. Implemented Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes to assess and improve supplier performance through regular reviews, audits, and KPIs. Played a pivotal role in multi-plant NPD launches, sourcing over 20 critical components and ensuring alignment with R&D and production timelines. Spearheaded digital transformation in procurement by deploying automated dashboards and spend analysis tools, enabling real-time insights and better decision-making. Strengthened supply chain resilience by initiating risk mitigation programs, including financial health checks and capacity audits for critical suppliers. Drove supplier development programs, enhancing Tier-2 vendor capabilities in quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  BE Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2007

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

  2017 — 2019

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Diploma in Material Management

  1999 — 2000

• BTE Mumbai

  Diploma in Mechancial Engineering

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Kaizen
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Materials Management
• Manufacturing
• Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Baan Erp
• Supply Chain
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strategy
• Global Sourcing
• Supply Management
• Apqp
• Vendor Management
• Leadership
• Value Engineering
• Purchasing Negotiation