Dinesh Patil

• Manage end-to-end procurement for refinery, PTA, PET intermediates,
catalysts, and utilities with an annual spend of approx. ₹450 Cr.
• Executed sourcing strategies leading to 18% cost reduction while
maintaining quality and compliance.
• Lead a team of procurement professionals ensuring seamless
execution of P TO P cycle.
• Handle global and domestic procurement including formula-based
buying for material-based chemicals.
• Negotiate long-term contracts with global suppliers ensuring supply
continuity and favorable commercial terms.
• Help maintain and track KPIs relating to cost savings, quality and
supplier performance with the goal to start conducting business
reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Drive supplier development, alternate source identification, and risk
mitigation.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, engineering teams for technical
alignment of procured materials.
• Manage inventory planning and ensure optimized material flow.
• Proficient in SAP for RFQ, auctions, and e-bidding.
• Drive multiple cost-optimization initiatives through technology
changes and product alternatives.
• Assist the Director of Purchasing in tracking supplier performance
metrics (on-time delivery, cost adherence, quality).
• Winer of CPO award of excellence twice for excellent achievement in
procurement.

Procurement manager chemicals and catalyst

• Led multidisciplinary engineering teams ensuring timely delivery of critical
engineering packages.

• Handled tender preparation, statutory clearances, procurement
assistance, and technical evaluations.

• Handled basic & detailed engineering, procurement, and commissioning
support.