mangesh nalawade
@mangeshnalawade1
Procurement Manager with 13 years driving strategic sourcing, cost savings, and vendor partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Procurement and Materials Management professional with 13 years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, procurement planning, global sourcing, and cost optimization across Renewable Energy, EPC, Electrical, and Pharma.
In my current role as Manager – Procurement at Bajel Projects Ltd., I finalize procurement of electrical items, negotiate supplier contracts, and maintain procurement MIS while optimizing demand forecasting for project stores—delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing. Previously at PharmEasy, I monitored PAN India medicine procurement (~₹2000 Cr annually), automated procurement reporting and analytics, and led initiatives that improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager – Procurement
Bajel Projects Ltd
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Finalized procurement of electrical items and negotiated supplier contracts, improving cost-performance through technical evaluation of products. Managed vendor relationships, maintained procurement MIS, and optimized demand forecasting for project stores while delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing.
Manager – Procurement
Bajel Projects Ltd.
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Managed end-to-end procurement of electrical items for EPC projects, including vendor negotiations and contract finalization. Prepared tender-stage items registers and optimized demand forecasting to ensure zero material stoppages at project sites.
Manager – Strategic Procurement
PharmEasy
Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years)
Managed PAN India medicine procurement (~₹2000 Cr annually) and performed margin analysis to prevent margin leakages using trackers. Automated procurement reporting and analytics, led a team to improve customer satisfaction and TAT efficiency, and negotiated with manufacturers to ensure agreement execution.
Manager – Strategic Procurement & Planning
PharmEasy
Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years)
Oversaw PAN India procurement operations (~INR 2,000 Cr annually) across a nationwide vendor network. Built automated procurement reporting dashboards in MS Excel, negotiated manufacturer agreements, and implemented margin leakage prevention trackers adding INR 1–1.2M to monthly bottom line.
Assistant Manager – Procurement (Solar EPC)
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd.
May 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Managed procurement for 8 large-scale solar EPC projects with a combined value of USD 36M, delivering all within budget. Negotiated supplier contracts to achieve savings above 1% and secured client-approved alternative vendors to generate INR 1 Cr savings on a single project.
Manager – Strategic Procurement
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd
May 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Led procurement for 8 large-scale solar projects (USD 36M), negotiating contracts and delivering savings above 1% (0.5% higher than targets). Developed alternative vendors to generate ₹1 Cr savings on a single project and managed procurement planning, budgeting, and MIS reporting for management.
Sr. Executive – SCM Procurement
Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
Aug 2017 - Apr 2018 (8 months)
Procured electrical/solar EPC materials to meet cost and quality requirements while managing vendor development and project-specific procurement activities. Completed the company’s first ground-mounted solar project within the given budget.
Sr. Executive – Procurement (Solar EPC)
Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
Aug 2017 - Apr 2018 (8 months)
Procured electrical and solar EPC materials while ensuring cost, quality, and IS specification compliance. Managed vendor development and procurement activities, successfully delivering Anchor’s first ground-mounted solar EPC project within the allocated budget.
Executive – Procurement (Solar EPC)
Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Managed procurement, technical-commercial negotiations, and supplier evaluation for multiple solar EPC projects. Liquidated dead inventory worth INR 80 lakhs through vendor coordination and supported on-time project completion across multiple sites within approved budgets.
Executive – SCM Procurement
Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Managed procurement, negotiations, and supplier evaluation for solar projects, ensuring on-time completion within budget. Liquidated dead inventory worth ₹80 lakhs to improve working capital efficiency.
Sr. Executive – SCM
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 1 month)
Handled procurement of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation materials, negotiating rate contracts and implementing Just-in-Time procurement. Achieved 25% savings on a major piping project and supported ongoing supply for industrial operations.
Sr. Executive – Supply Chain Management
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 1 month)
Handled procurement of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation materials for industrial projects. Negotiated rate contracts, implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) procurement strategies, and achieved 25% cost savings on a major industrial piping project.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Mumbai
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Grade: 77%
Completed a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, scoring 77%.
Kolhapur University
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Secondary Education
Grade: 84%
Completed SSC with a grade of 84% (Kolhapur University).
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