Mahesh Kumar

 Strong accomplished purchase experience in Engineering and Industrial Products.  Handling both import and domestic purchasing.  Responsible for cost saving proposals, alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria.  Analyzing quotes and compiling detailed assessment of cost breakdown, Delivery and payment terms.  Raising and Sharing PO and order schedules to vendor.  Following vendors on delays and order that have been rescheduled.  Co-work with logistics team to book shipments.  Advising finance team for payment to vendors.  Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments against received stock.  Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.  Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.  Preparing reports on purchase, cost analysis and forecast on monthly basis.  Building and maintaining profitable relationships with our customers.  Supported senior engineers in development of complex designs, contributing to advancement of project goals.  Reduced production costs by implementing cost-saving measures in materials procurement and manufacturing processes.

 Planning of spare parts and consumables for planned activities  New Supplier Identification, Vendor Development.  Provide reports to manager for Weekly Production Meeting with Commercial and management team.  Sending RFQs to vendors.  Meeting cost reduction targets.  Annual price negotiations, alternate source/product development etc.  Ensure timely delivery of OEM and aftermarket Supplies.  MIS reporting activities, budget making etc.  Costing and negotiations of Sealers, Chemicals, general consumables and maintenance requirements.  To interact with suppliers for implementation of Engineering Changes (ECM) at their end.

Ensure that all PM schedules are promptly met.  Trouble shooting SMT related machine.  8Supporting new production introduction programs procurements as per BOM.  Coordinate with buyers at global production facilities, share updated information and exceptions.  Follow-up with the vendor for on time delivery.  Comparison of Quotes and choosing vendors by best price.  Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team  Reduced downtime for machines through proactive identification and resolution of technical issues  Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.

Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.  Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into team.  Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.  Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and company alike.  Updated account information to maintain customer records.

Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.  Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.  Supervised a team of contract employees, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.  Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.  Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.  Procured pricing information from various vendors to support costeffective purchasing.