Vikrant Bhagwat

Managed a team of 10 procurement professionals, overseeing end-to-end sourcing, vendor development, and supply chain
operations for the Electromechanical Services (EMS) division.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive procurement policies, procedures, and protocols across all sourcing
categories.
• Directed end-to-end development, localization, and industrialization of mechanical commodities including injection
molded, rubber-molded, pressure die-cast, sheet metal, and precision-machined components.
• Executed global sourcing and procurement aligned with MRP requirements using Infor LN ERP, ensuring supply
continuity and optimized inventory efficiency.
• Directed strategic sourcing initiatives driving cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and long-term value creation
across diverse procurement categories.
• Performed advanced should-cost analysis for injection-molded, machined, rubber-molded, and die-cast components,
delivering measurable cost reductions through strategic negotiations and raw material optimization.
• Managed vendor evaluation, qualification, and periodic performance reviews, ensuring adherence to ISO, RoHS,
REACH, and UL compliance standards.
• Conducted RFX processes, prepared comprehensive Bidders Lists, reviewed Intent to Bid submissions, and led pre-bid
meetings with bidders and internal stakeholders.
• Supervised Corrective Action Requests, performed root-cause assessments, and deployed corrective and preventive
actions to eliminate quality deviations.
• Architected end-to-end logistics and transportation strategies, optimizing freight schedules, fulfillment accuracy, and
supply chain resilience across multi-site networks.
• Collaborated with global procurement teams to align regional sourcing strategies with corporate-wide supply chain
objectives.

• Designed plastic molded components and tooling, supporting production efficiency and quality standards.

• Conducted mold flow analysis to optimize injection molding processes, reducing defects and improving cycle times.