Rakesh Bhaskar Nandre

A professional offering over 20 years of rich experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Materials Management, Vendor Development and so on with key focus on top-line and bottom-line profitability Proficient at Global Sourcing for Plastic, Electronics, Metal, Packaging Commodities and CAPEX sourcing Cost Saving Specialist: reduced costs through value engineering, rate analysis, new vendors, new product development, import duty benefit and effective development of adequate local sources for imported material where feasible, bulk purchases Spearheaded systematic, smooth and result-oriented functioning of all procurement and payment process Optimized sourcing globally, regionally and locally while building talent and capabilities in 30 procurement professionals in 5 countries across globe; focused on delivering significant value creation, innovation and lean supply chains in support of strategic business plans Resourceful in managing day-to-day relationship with vendors, customers, transporters, shipping lines & freight forwarders , from placement of order till delivery of shipment, rate negotiations as to ensure achievement of service and quality norms for smooth flow of operations & supply of required items Skills in problem-solving coupled with assertive decision-making for enabling effective solutions leading to high customer satisfaction & low operational costs Capabilities in understanding organisational goals, defining & aligning departmental goals & KPIs towards achieving the organisational objectives in coordination with senior management team