Alok Yadav

• Manage procurement for the North America region for finished goods such as electronic parts,
motors, fan coils, wall mounts, connectors, sensors, and batteries Etc.
• Handle end-to-end procurement activities, including cost negotiations, new product development, raw
material procurement, RM price control, vendor development, and strategic sourcing.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality, delivery timelines, and pricing
agreements.
• Manage sourcing events like RFP, RFQ and Auctions through SAP Ariba.
• Responsible for expediting with suppliers to ensure timely quotations and deliveries.
• Lead PFI / RFP / RFQ processes, including supplier negotiations and contract creation & Finalization.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Manage info record creation, scheduling agreement creation, source list updates, and complete PR to
PO process.
• Responsible for accounts payable activities such as invoice approval and resolving discrepancies using
AAP software.
• Strong knowledge of MSA, SOW, amendments, and standalone agreements.
• Weekly responsibility for sharing PO delivery post-due and past-due updates and maintaining MIS reports.
• Create & release PO and ensure on-time delivery by coordinating with vendors and end-users.
• Attend daily meetings with global teams to manage running projects and handle escalations.
• Manage procurement from 90+ international vendors
• Achieved cost savings of 8% YoY through vendor negotiations.

• Implemented sourcing and procurement strategies that improved trade-offs of quality, cost, risk, and
growth.
• Responsible for indirect raw material procurement like MRO, Capex, Services, and systematic
category-based supplier selection.
• Prepared, reviewed, and managed procurement documents such as RFPs, RFQs, PRFs, SOWs, and
contracts.
• Handled Ariba bidding process, P2P solution, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).
• Proactively communicated risks, material shortages, or delays to management and suggested
mitigation strategies.
• Collaborated with production teams to create schedules aligned with project deadlines and
customer requirements.
• Monitored and tracked procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and
procedures.
• Developed vendors and qualified suppliers with quality agreements.
• Conducted initial RFQ & Total Cost of Ownership & Cost modeling analysis.
• Reviewed and drafted vendor agreements including MSA, SOW, and amendments.
• Shared PO delivery post-due and past-due updates, MIS sheets, and PR reports weekly.
• Created POs and ensured timely delivery follow-up with vendors and end-users.
• Coordinated vendor payments as per agreed terms and managed scrap material sales including
evaluation, pricing, negotiation, and compliance with disposal regulations.
• Modeled and reviewed with stakeholders to evaluate cost-down opportunities.
• Arranged transporters for shipment pickup, rejections, and returns (All Cargo, Safexpress, DHL, FedEx).

• Responsible for cost reduction of semiconductor devices including ICs, resistors, capacitors, cables,
connectors, antennas, and mechanical parts.
• Procured electronic wire harness, cable assemblies, and connectors.
• Sourced new vendors from domestic and international markets.
• Conducted technical and commercial evaluations of vendor offers and compared quotations.
• Negotiated and finalized vendor rates with favorable commercial terms.
• Ensured right time, right price, and right quality procurement as per project planning.
• Conducted BOM cost reduction analysis and created RFP/RFQ documents.
• Controlled and negotiated price increase requests from suppliers.
• Worked on cost-saving targets and identified opportunities through re-sourcing and negotiations.
• Achieved cost savings of 11% YoY through vendor negotiations.

• Managed supply chain functions including purchase, material planning, vendor management, direct
purchase, and inventory control.
• Ensured cost-effective and timely purchase of E&M; components as per requirement with
technical skills in SAP MM/ERP.
• Procured parts required for production as per MRP and coordinated with MRP department.
• Developed long-term partnerships with vendors and negotiated prices.
• Monitored supplier performance to meet quality, cost, and timely delivery norms.
• Handled RFQs, RFIs, RFPs, IFB, LOI, and POs efficiently.
• Ensured compliance with auditing processes and managed online buying from Digi-Key, Mouser, etc.
• Coordinated with external authorities for customs clearance and adherence to Incoterms.
• Prepared PRs, created POs, booked GRNs, and managed invoice verification and vendor
payments.
• Prepared procurement reports including cost, delivery, product, and service performance.
• Evaluated suppliers based on competitiveness in cost, quality, and delivery.