Swapnil Shinde

About Swapnil Shinde

Experience (Direct & Indirect Purchasing – Automotive Industry)Negotiate purchase agreements and long-term contracts with local and global suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance.Analyze market trends, raw material cost fluctuations, and supplier.Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors to strengthen the supplier base and ensure business continuity.Manage import shipments and coordinate with logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customs regulations.Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support cost reduction, localization, and process improvement initiatives.Drive supplier relationship management to enhance performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Management

   SFS Group India Private Limited

   Jun 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Experienced Supply Chain Management professional specializing in procurement of both direct and indirect materials for domestic and international operations. Skilled in supplier negotiation, purchase order creation, Scheduling agreement and end-to-end procurement processes.Proficient in import coordination, shipment documentation verification, and payment reconciliation to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability. Strong focus on purchase data monitoring, vendor relationship management, and continuous process improvement to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.

Education

• Institute of Civil and Rural Engineering

  Diploma , Mechanical Engineering

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

• MIT School of Distance Education

  Postgraduate Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management