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Rajendra Ghodekar

@rajendraghodekar

Executive Procurement Leader with over 30 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Leadership, Plant Maintenance Management,

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in procurement that fosters growth and innovation. I would like to remote work from India for any international company. Procurement, Sourcing products and Service for manufacturing and corporates.

Executive Procurement Leader with over 30 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Leadership, Plant Maintenance Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Development, Contract Management, and Commercial Negotiations across the chemical, engineering, printing, and industrial sectors. Proven expertise in leading strategic procurement initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, managing CAPEX, MRO, and indirect procurement, and supporting manufacturing excellence through commercial discipline and ethical leadership. Recognized for building strategic supplier partnerships, delivering sustainable cost optimization, mitigating supply risks, and driving continuous business improvement through cross-functional collaboration. Committed to helping organizations strengthen procurement performance, optimize supply networks, and achieve sustainable business growth through strategic sourcing, commercial excellence, and ethical leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sr. Manager Purchase

PGE Gaskets Industries Ltd

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

Managed procurement of raw materials, engineering items, and indirect services, while also spearheading new vendor development and project work for plant expansion. Oversaw negotiation, sourcing, and overall management of procurement activities.

Procurement Project Management Negotiation Sourcing Supply Chain Management

Manager – Purchase and Stores

Neogen Chemicals Limited

May 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 9 months)

Supported tactical procurement activities and managed local purchasing and order fulfillment, ensuring timely release of purchase orders. Implemented strategic sourcing methodologies to reduce transactional procurement costs and enhance performance.

Order Fulfilment Strategic Sourcing Vendor Selection

Technical Lead – Engineering Lab

KES Bi – Focal Science Junior College

Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 (10 months)

Taught Bi-Focal Science subjects and managed the engineering lab. Handled lab development, stores, and purchase management for the college.

Teaching Technical Support

Assistant Manager – Maintenance Purchase

Fortran Steel Private Limited

Mar 2014 - Feb 2015 (11 months)

Responsible for the purchase of all plant maintenance materials and store management. Planned and scheduled preventive and routine maintenance activities.

Maintenance Planning

Senior Executive

Infomedia Press Limited (Tata Press Limited)

May 1995 - Apr 2013 (17 years 11 months)

Managed spare parts, including purchase, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and negotiations. Coordinated with the production department to plan preventive maintenance and conducted rejection and root cause analysis.

Spare Parts Planning Strategic Sourcing Negotiation Root Cause Analysis

Jr. Executive

M/S Johnson & Johnson Limited

May 1994 - Dec 1994 (7 months)

Planned maintenance based on work orders and performed rejection and root cause analysis for machinery. Managed purchasing of packaging items and stores operations, coordinating with production for preventive maintenance.

Root Cause Analysis

Apprentice

Air India Limited

Oct 1992 - Sep 1993 (11 months)

Handled hydraulic and pneumatic systems of airplane maintenance machines. Worked as a Trainee Technician, gaining practical experience in aircraft systems.

Technical Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Institute of Management

MBA, Purchase and Material Management

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Purchase and Material Management. Gained expertise in strategic planning, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Psychology. Developed strong analytical and interpersonal skills applicable to various professional environments.