Pankaj Gaikwad

• Managing procurement of 8 different categories with a €10M annual Spend for Europe region, ensuring cost optimization.
• Managing 4 NPI Emobility wheelchair projects, securing timely supplier onboarding and material availability.
• Conducting supplier selection processes, including Market Research, RFQs and Contract negotiation.
• Achieving cost savings through strategic negotiations with suppliers.
• Conducting supplier evaluations, and improving delivery, and compliance metrics.
• Monitoring supplier compliance with regulatory and internal standards, mitigating risks.
• Implementing innovative cost-saving projects.
• Optimizing inventory levels through demand forecasting, minimizing costs.
• Project- As a Strategic Buyer, responsible for resourcing and development of the Cable category for Europe region, major achievement includes cost savings approx. €52K.

• Managed strategic procurement activities for E-mobility and Manual Wheelchair projects focusing on supplier selection, RFQ, negotiation, evaluation.
• Implemented Power BI projects to analyze global Spend data with approximately € 300M.
• Collaborated closely with suppliers and internal teams to execute FAIs and NPD processes.
• Monitoring & communicating supplier performance (KPI).
• Updating and managing the cost book and price list.
• Master Thesis on Optimizing the Supply Chain for E-Mobility Wheelchair: Conducting comprehensive Analysis of Lead Time, Cost, Supplier Reliability, and MOQ.

• Responsible for conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and obtain competitive quotes for various automobile spare parts and special tools.
• Assisted in negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze inventory levels, track order statuses, and support the overall procurement process to optimize supply chain efficiency.

• Analyzed, Monitored & controlled inventory planning for an efficient product life cycle using the Tableau tool.

• Analyzed stock requirements, raised PO, and Tracked on-time delivery.

• Collaborated with buying, Demand Planning & Forecasting inventory requirements.

• Optimized movement of inventory to avoid shortage or surplus at any point.

• Ensured smooth replenishment of stocks by tracking NSO fill rates, analyzed DC and Stores working capital report, and promo stock storage improvisation.

• Carried out inventory scan & aging analysis to locate and treat risk inventory.

• Managed procurement activities for 9 subcontracting suppliers and 8 direct purchase suppliers and managed efficient procure-to-pay process. (P2P)
• Experienced in sourcing casting, machining, and plating parts internationally esp. from China, India, and Europe.
• Generated RFQs based on project requirements and analyzed quotations against targets.
• Negotiated contracts to secure the best terms and prices.
• Coordination with suppliers and cross-functional team to implement ECN/ECR, QPL Qualification, VAVE, NPD, and FAI.
• Analyzed global Spend data and led cost-saving projects.
• Conducted supplier assessments to evaluate performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Project - Responsible for new supplier selection and development, reducing cost for machining commodity for Amphenol group India, major achievement includes cost savings approx €80K in 20 Months.

• Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders by taking into consideration the inventory and manpower availability
• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness by closely monitoring the same
• Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses, and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence
• Adhered to established policies, procedures, and compliance for satisfactory audit rating
• Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures, and tools to help meet requirements for Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.