Santosh Bramhane

About Santosh Bramhane

Procurement professional with 17+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement…

Experience

1. Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

   Newell Brands

   Jan 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ( Global & Domestic ) for Capex, Indirect, Finished goods, Raw materials, Components and commodities (Source to pay cycle) across globe with a key focus on cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and innovation in procurement- Procurement costs reduction through benchmarking, spend analysis, commodity tracking, strategic negotiation, Import data analysis & reverse auction- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives- Sourcing strategies for new product development initiatives, ensuring optimal supplier selection and cost efficiency- Supplier Relationship Management – Supplier relationship, performance & improvement- Supply chain strategies, optimizing efficiency, cost savings, and operational performance- Lead NDA, Contracts & Agreements negotiations & finalization for optimal pricing and terms with collaboration with legal team ensuring legal compliance and effective contract management- Risk identification and mitigation through supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and contingency planning. Monitoring global events to identify and manage potential risks- Drive continuous improvement in the sourcing process to optimize supply chain performance- Cash flow management through inventory management, better credit terms, and reduced lead times and MOQs- Built and motivated a high-performing team, coaching members for higher responsibilities. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to bridge communication gaps and enhance collaboration.

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Postgraduate Degree

  2021 — 2023

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Sales Operations
• New Business Development
• Vendor Management
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Dealer Management
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Team Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Engineering
• Distributed Team Management
• Procurement
• Channel Sales
• Market Research
• Competitive Analysis
• Sales Management
• Key Account Management
• Channel Partners
• Business Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Product Development
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management