Dipraj Wagh

Supply Chain Specialist @ Rieter

About

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 4 years of experience in manufacturing, specializing in Electrical & Electronics commodity sourcing. I manage end-to-end procurement of electrical components supporting machine assembly lines, ensuring cost efficiency, quality compliance, and on-time delivery. Experienced in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations, I focus on driving cost optimization while maintaining strong supplier performance. I collaborate closely with engineering, production, and planning teams to align procurement strategies with operational goals. In addition to procurement, I have hands-on experience in Global Order Management, supporting both domestic and international customers. I coordinate with multiple global plants to ensure timely material availability and efficient order fulfillment. I have also handled FOC (Free of Cost) orders, ensuring accurate processing, internal coordination, and customer satisfaction. With a technical background in Electrical Engineering, I bring strong analytical capability and the ability to bridge technical requirements with commercial strategy. I am passionate about building resilient supply chains and delivering sustainable value through effective procurement and order management practices.

Country

India

City

Satara

Industry

Textiles

Skill

Customer Service, Customer Support, buyer , Materials Management, Purchase Management, Strategic Planning, Cost Reduction, Purchase Orders, SAP ERP, Order Processing, Critical Thinking, Positive Behavior Support

Experience

Supply Chain Specialist

Rieter

2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Shirwal

Rieter India Pvt. Ltd., Shirwal April 2022 – Present Lead end-to-end procurement of Electrical & Electronics components supporting machine assembly line operations. Manage annual procurement spend exceeding ₹10 Crores while ensuring cost efficiency and uninterrupted production. Handle and develop a supplier base of 35+ vendors to ensure quality compliance, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery. Responsible for sourcing a wide range of components including motors, transformers, sensors, MCBs, circuit breakers, relays, cables, control panels, switches, and other electrical & electronic parts. Conduct RFQ processes, techno-commercial evaluations, and commercial negotiations to drive cost optimization and value improvement. Execute procurement activities using SAP (MM Module), including purchase order creation, vendor management, and material tracking. Support Global Order Management by coordinating with multiple global plants to ensure timely material availability for customer requirements. Handle both domestic and international customer orders, ensuring smooth inter-plant coordination and order fulfillment. Process and manage FOC (Free of Cost) orders with accurate documentation and internal coordination. Collaborate with engineering, production, planning, and logistics teams to align sourcing strategies with operational and customer needs. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply reliability.

Education

Government College of Engineering Karad

Electrical engineering

2016-1 - 2021-5 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Built a strong foundation in electrical systems, circuit principles, power distribution, and electronic components. This technical background enables effective management of Electrical & Electronics commodities by supporting better technical evaluation, supplier discussions, and cost optimization decisions in procurement operations.