Rahul Jadhav
@rahuljadhav1
Senior sourcing and procurement leader specializing in global supplier development.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior sourcing and procurement professional with 14+ years of experience supporting global and domestic manufacturing programs across automotive, industrial, and engineering sectors.
I lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier development, RFQ management, cost analysis, and negotiations for castings, forgings, CNC/VMC machining, sheet metal and fabricated assemblies, ensuring quality, delivery, and compliance.
I have supported US and European customers, driven multi-supplier programs, achieved cost reductions through new supplier development and process improvements, and led technical coordination between engineering teams and suppliers.
I use tools such as MAGMASoft, AutoCAD, 3D CAD, ERP/procurement systems, and Advanced Excel, and have been recognized with awards for contributions to lost-foam casting and 3D printing initiatives that improved cost, weight, and quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Sourcing Manager
Amfas International
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Responsible for end-to-end sourcing and supplier coordination from India for US customers across castings, machining, sheet metal and assemblies, driving supplier development and on-time delivery while supporting RFQ-to-production activities.
ACSenior Sourcing Engineer
Atlas Copco
Dec 2019 - Jul 2024 (4 years 7 months)
Supported global sourcing and manufacturing programs for castings, machined and fabricated parts, led RFQs, feasibility reviews and cost-reduction initiatives while coordinating with engineering teams in Belgium and Italy.
KLAssistant Manager
Kirloskar Brothers Limited
Mar 2019 - Dec 2019 (9 months)
Led casting methoding and gating design for steel castings, used MAGMASoft for simulation-driven yield improvement and rejection reduction, and supported vendor development and process standardization.
Development Engineer
Shanti Iron & Steel
Jul 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Conducted design feasibility, RFQs and vendor development for casting and machined components, supported NPD through technical reviews and 3D scanning verification to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
Simulation Engineer
Fenace Auto Ltd
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Performed casting simulation and gating design using MAGMASoft for iron and steel castings, supporting defect analysis, yield improvement and feasibility studies.
Design Engineer
Enerzi Microwave Systems
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Designed industrial microwave ovens and special-purpose machines with 3D modeling and sheet metal design, prepared BOMs and coordinated feasibility and error-proofing with manufacturing teams.
Junior Design Engineer
Alucast Auto Parts
Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 (2 years 2 months)
Supported casting and machining design including gating systems and pattern design, and prepared APQP documentation to support production readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKuvempu University
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Kuvempu University.
Gomatesh Polytechnic, Belagavi
Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Automobile Engineering
Diploma in Automobile Engineering from Gomatesh Polytechnic, Belagavi.
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