HRISHIKESH M. KULKARNIParijataban Hsg. Soc. B-4, Sudarshannagar, Chinchwad-Pune, 411033Mobile: +91 9823030862, L. Line: 020-27453369, Email: hrishi3320kulkarni@gmail.com

Career Summary: More than 8 years of experience in various facets of procuring material from

domestic and international market. Experienced in inviting quotations and negotiation. Experienced in developing local vendors and cost reduction in material

procurement. Successfully implemented vendor development programs including various

trainings. Experienced with implementing systems of inventory management avoiding over

stocking or wastage. Functional expert in ERP systems like SAP, Info, QAD.

Key Skills:For Purchase Management:

Set up the weekly, monthly and quarterly procurement plan. Procurement of material from domestic and international market. Development alternative local sources which help in cost saving and reduction in

an inventory carrying cost. Planning and budgeting involving cost estimation and contract negotiations. Liaison with production department to maintain optimum inventory. Implementing systems to avoid over stocking or stock out situations which

causes production and financial losses. Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills.

For Vendor Development: Effective management of vendor data base. ABC classification of vendors on the basis of criteria like cost, quality and timely

delivery, etc. Conducting vendor training’s to educate them about company’s requirements

and to improve their performance. Evaluating vendors, price negotiations, delivery schedules, terms and conditions

with them. Timely clearance of vendor payments and queries. Developing various reports to improve vendor performance.

For Stores Management: Monthly and quarterly stock verification to avoid variance in physical and system

stock. Implementing warehouse management system with necessary documentation.

Achievements: Rewarded by senior management of TML for reducing rejection by over 5%. Rewarded by CCPL with a promotion for achieving cost saving turning to over 2

crores a month. Recognized by CCPL for successful implementation of MRP through SAP MM

module. Implemented standardized process for direct and indirect purchase at CCPL.

Recognized by YTEI senior management for reducing material shortage from over 15% to less than 2%.

Recognition received from YTEI management as an employee of the year.

Work Experience:Minda Corporation Ltd. (Ashok Minda Group) - Pune, IndiaGroup Leader PurchaseSept’2014 - Till dateCurrent CTC: 6.77 Lakhs per annum

Purchasing and procurement of components worth 150 crores per annum. Responsible for material planning and scheduling through MRP in SAP system. Responsible for warehouse management system. Responsible for vendor delivery rating. Responsible for inventory planning on periodic basis. Vendor development for localizing/ cost reduction of existing and new products. Manage procurement of indirect materials. Vendor materials, payment, c-form, etc. reconciliation.

York Transport Equipment India (A TATA Enterprise) - Pune, IndiaEngineer PurchaseApr’2013 – Sept’2014

Procurement of components worth 180 crores per annum. Responsible for material planning, scheduling and follow up accordingly. Responsible for vendor delivery rating. Vendor development for localizing/ cost reduction of existing and new products. Vendor payment, c-form, etc. reconciliation. Manage AMC for capital equipment maintenance. Manage procurement of indirect materials & other consumable parts.

Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd. - Satara, IndiaPurchase ExecutiveMar’2012 – Apr’2013

Purchasing and procurement of foundry raw materials, consumables, packaging, tooling’s worth over 200 crores per annum.

Responsible for material planning, scheduling through MRP in SAP system. Plan and implement cost saving drive resulting in savings of over 2 crores a

month. On time material management through continuous follow up. Periodic benchmarking for cost and vendor performance. Plan and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. Vendor material, payment, c-form, etc. reconciliation. Drive 5S initiatives in the department. Mange team of five buyers.

Poona Shims Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, India

Vendor Development EngineerFeb’2010 – Mar’2012

Prepare production plan to produce regular and development components. Manage negotiations for purchase of direct and indirect material, capital

equipment and periodic maintenance. Plan supplier and operator training drives. Manage and maintain material/ dies planning for all components. Initiate supplier development initiatives and implement action plan on

performance improvement.

Sunrise Tooling- Pune, IndiaSales EngineerJan’2009- Jan’2010

Business development for machine tools and aggregates. Manage field trials with various customers for endurance. Prepare and manage quotes, customer purchase orders and dispatch schedules. Manage payment reconciliation with customers finance teams.

TATA Motors Ltd. (PCBU)- Pune, IndiaSenior AssociateDec’2007 – Dec’2008

Part of the team that assembled first transaxle of TATA Nano. Responsible for maintaining the availability of all calibrated gauges, instruments. Installation and commissioning of MSNR’s at the new engine assembly area in

car plant. Manage rejection and scrap through safe disposal procedures. Responsible for material handling, quality check of all components. Undertake noise testing of gears and engine dressing for final dispatch. 5S responsibilities in transaxle assembly area.

TATA Motors Ltd. (CVBU)- Pune, IndiaTrainee EngineerApr’2007 – Nov’2007

Ensure quality conformance on trim line before final dispatch of vehicles. Ensure quality conformance on welding and post paint activities. Improved inline quality of the components through value and process

engineering. Plan and carry out 5S activities within department.

Education: MSBTE, Mumbai2001-2005 Diploma in Automobile Engineering

Other Information:D.O.B.: 26th Oct. 1982

Marital Status: MarriedCommunicable Languages: English, Marathi, Hindi.Education in Pursue: P.G.D.M (through Welingkars Institute)

Additional Information: Well versed with MS- Office. Working knowledge of Six Sigma. Certified Internal Quality Auditor. State level Kabbadi Player. Keen adventure enthusiast.