1. MAHESH AMRUT PAWAR
Mobile: +91-9823597415 E-Mail: maheshp1@rediffmail.com
Senior level assignments in Purchase / Procurement / Commercial Operations / Vendor Management
with a growth oriented organization of repute
MANAGERIAL ASSIGNMENTS
 An astute professional with over22+ years of cross-cultural experience in the areas of Supply Chain
Management, Purchase and Operations Management.
 Currently associated with Pressure Vessel (India). Bhosari Pune as Asst. Manager Purchase Since Oct’08
Till Date
 Proven track record of creating and improving procurement process and executing the complete Purchase cycle.
Adroit in developing and establishing a cost effective vendor source based on lines of products & services for
timely procurement of material. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and persuasive leader.
 Expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of production cost, raw
materials, tooling, consumable cost and consumption.
 Expertise in managing the entire gamut of purchase & material management activities involving material planning,
techno - commercial operations, scheduling and procurement of material from various sources.
 Looking after Purchase, Store Inventory activities. Indigenization of imported parts.
 A strategist with expertise in maintaining streamlined functioning of manufacturing operations and enhancing the
operational efficiencies.
 Endowed with excellent relationship management, proactive, innovative, communication & interpersonal skill s and
team management skills.
DOMAIN SKILLS
CORE EXPERTISE
Purchase Operations:
 Functioning as a member of material department; planning the funds for materials procurement, bidding &
estimation, ensuring optimum utilization of materials with maximum cost savings and meeting anticipatory orders.
 Procuring material related to Capital, Bought out & consumables as well as permanent materials locally as well as
globally.
 Issuing various Contracts, AMC, Rate Contracts, Value Contracts, and Service Contracts.
 Well versed with procurement techniques through Reverse Auctioning & Tendering Processes.
 Interfacing with cross functional departments for ascertaining procurement plans of raw materials.
 Budgeting and planning the funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum utilization of
materials, maximum cost savings & meeting anticipatory orders for monthly operations.
Knowledge
 Startup & Growth Management.
 Change Management.
 Strategy Planning & Execution.
 ITR/ Suppliers’ Management.
 Creating synergies for corporate growth.
Leadership
 Driven to succeed and excel.
 Skilled in building organizations.
 Innovative in thought and solutions.
 Committed to value for all stakeholders.
 Seasoned and effective public speaker.
-Profit Centre Operations -Organisational Growth Initiatives -Distribution Management
-Channel Management -Supply Chain Management -Logistics, Warehousing
-Vendor Development -Business Process Reengineering -Developing Business Models
-Inventory Planning -Stock Management -Transportation/ Cost Control
-Network Expansion -MIS (Target v/s Receipt) - Cost Analysis
-Portfolio Management -Strategic Relationships - Man Management

2.  Developing and implementing key strategies for the purchase of materials from sources; achieving cost reduction
in procurement and packaging.
 Preparing, processing the requisitions & purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
 Developing, implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
 Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
 Preparing MIS reports of inward / outward logistics with a view to appraise top management and users of the
routine inventory management activities.
Materials Management:
 Arranging timely procurement of various raw materials. Ensuring optimum inventory levels for achieving cost
savings for without hampering the Production/ Project operations and preparing reports for the same.
 Formulating and implementing the monthly strategies for purchase of materials as per orders and considering lead
time requirements.
 Implementing systems for meeting different quality standards, for maintaining relevant documents.
 Managing the procurement of Facilities, Conveniences, Services, Civil and Engineering Utilities, Entertainment and
Engineering Equipments, Raw Materials, etc. as per their storage and preservation conditions suitable to their
categories. Interfacing with cross functional departments for ascertaining procurement plans of raw materials.
Developing and implementing key strategies for the purchase of materials from global sources; achieving cost
reduction in procurement, packaging and shipping.
 Identifying and developing potential vendors / suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness; assessing performance of
the vendors based on their competitiveness, financial capabilities, and productivity.
Vendor Development:
 Identifying and developing potential vendors / suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness; assessing performance of
the vendors based on their competitiveness, reaction capabilities, etc.
 Steering strategic sourcing through identification of cost effective vendors for procurement with a n aim of reducing
cost while improving quality & reliability.
 Evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to predefined specifications and supply of quality material /
execution of job works. Developing long-term partnerships with local suppliers; managing daily supplier
performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms.
Storehouse/ Warehouse Management:
 Carrying out storehouse & inventory management and monitoring the replenishment of stock items by raising
purchase indents and delivery advices & scrutinizing purchase indents.
 Undertaking perpetual inventory checks of stock at regular intervals, co-ordinate with marketing department for
receipt, checking and clarification of all incoming sales/ purchase orders.
 Overseeing the store management and maintaining reduced inventory le vels.
 Maintaining the stock of material without any variance by conducting perpetual stock verification and
documentation. Implementing Standard Operating Procedures within the warehouse and training team members in
maintaining compliance with these procedures.
 Ensuring quality packaging to prevent goods from getting damaged in transit. Maintaining CMA account for all
materials issued as samples.
Team Management:
 Imparting / organizing training programs for achieving pre planned business targets.
 Leading, training & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in operations and meeting
of individual & group targets.
 Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters the development opportunities and motivates the high
performance amongst the team members.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pressure Vessel (India). Bhosari Pune as Asst. Manager Purchase Since Oct’08 Till Date.
 Implementing and monitoring effective purchase control procedures and establishing the quality & quantity limits
for effective on-time delivery and inventory control.
 Streamlining the systems and procedures for effective inventory control and ensuring ready availability of
materials to meet the requirement.
 Establishing good working relationships with vendors through Supplier Relationship Management.
 Identifying and developing a dedicated and alternate vendor source for, achieving cost effective purcha ses of raw
materials and reduction in delivery time.
 Initiate and implement cost reduction measures in material procurement using various strategic levers.
 Finalizing supplier SOB based on requirement, WAP & quality performance

3.  Identify potential for global sourcing, co-ordinate with Global sourcing
 Supplier Development & Up gradation, Supplier Rationalization
 Meticulously handling outsourcing for various subassemblies for Components of various models of 2wheeler,
3wheeler (domestic & export) in Suspensions, Transmission & Braking Systems.
 Spearheading Value Analysis continuous improvement initiatives in processes.
 Organized various training sessions for the team to enhance their performance.
 Initiated procurement activities with defined schedules
 Designed and developed vendor ratings for continuous improvements, suppliers for machined components. &
suppliers for components of castings.
 Judiciously decided procurement plan and other expenses on the basis of fund flow analysis done on regular
basis. Structuring annual operational budget and implementing control measures to contain ex penses within
defined limits. Drove the efforts for controlling and maintaining stock record using SAP systems.
 Shouldered the responsibility of developing vendors for brought out components of casting & machined items.
 Deftly managed procurement of materials from OEM Suppliers at very competitive rates.
 Introduced the concept of MIS reporting to update the Management on regular basis.
 Triggered healthy competition among suppliers and procured materials on best terms.
 Business Process Mapping, Configuration, Customizing various structures, master data, and procurement cycle.
 Understanding client requirements, functional specifications to configure the system accordingly.
 Responsible for troubleshooting the issues in the system and providing support executing the needed changes in
configuration. Adept in analyzing information system needs, evaluating the end-user requirements and custom
designing solutions, and troubleshooting any problems in the process. Analysis and resolution of post-
production issues.
 Providing the solution for Service-Inventory management module
 Procurement of stock/non-stock foundry items such as Raw materials, Process items, consumables &
 maintenance items etc. Procurement of capital and revenue items for various divisions located in Pune.
 Price negotiation & settlement. Interaction and co-ordination with Vendor Development, material planning,
Design, Quality Control, Accounts & Vendors. Procurement of machine parts/components & spares required for
diesel engines.
 Procurement of foundry items, packing items and consumable items
 Vendor development. - Development of alternate vendors.
 Inventory Control. - Analysis of consumption trend maintain stock levels,
 Conversion and disposal of non-moving items. Cost reduction by price reduction, alternate vendors’ development.
 Interaction and co-ordination with Vendor Development, material planning,
 Design, Quality Control, Accounts & Vendors.
 Development of machining process in co-ordination with process engineers at Vendor works and spares co-
ordinations. The Company is engaged in manufacturing of Engine valves to auto and non-automobile industries.
 Planning & organizing production line of Engine Valves & achieving planned target.
 Involved in Planning, Loading the machine shop, making tentative production plans W.R. work orders.
 Production of new development valves as samples for quality approval.
 Tools planning & requisition for m/cuss shop. Development of process sheets on practical analysis & reduce lead-
time. Co-ordination with Q.C. engineers for continuous improvement in quality of Engine Valves.
Demag Cranes & Comp. Pvt. Ltd Pune (Krantech Engineering Pvt. Ltd.) as Sr. Production Engineer fro m
Oct’ 06 – Sept’08
United Crane Comp. P. Ltd Pune as Shop in charge from Oct’02 – Sept’06
Hitech Cranes Industries Pune. as Production Engineer from Aug’97 to Sept’02
Yogeshwar Ser & Rep P Ltd Sangli as Trainee engineer from Jul’92 – Jul’97
SCHOLASTICS
Diploma in Mechanical Engineer with 2nd Class Passed from Latte Education Society Polytechnic Sangli in
May 1992
Diploma in Computer application from On Line Computer Sol. Sangli in May 1998
Computer Operating System: MS office & Window 98,
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : 15th
Dec 1972
Address : Flat No 9 Siddhivinayak Apt., Near M.M School, Jyotiba Ngr.
Kalewadi PUNE- 17.Pin 431 005
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi