Supratik Punse

• Worked with series and project buyer for managing a spend of 2M€, identified and implemented productivity actions (product/process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams. • Identified savings in tooling amortization while analyzing price list from suppliers. • Achieved savings of 50K€ from a VAVE action for exhaust tube length optimization. • Worked on improving Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) performance. • Supported the commodity in devising resourcing strategy.

• Assisted MRO, raw material and packaging team to conduct market analysis and restructure the supplier panel. • Prepared strategy for the supplier convention to strengthen the supplier relationship. • Launched and evaluated call for offers. • Continuous supplier assessment on quality, delivery and cost parameters.

• Reviewed purchase requisitions and created purchase orders in line with the standard operating procedure. • Determined if requested items are available in the catalogue. • Assisted supplier to fill requisitions for proposals according to approved purchasing strategies. • Updated the vendor master records. • Routed high-value items not on contract to Senior Buyer for resolution. • Supplier Negotiation.

• Gathered client requirement and transformed them into technical and functional use cases, scope statement and business process flow. • Responsible for the entire implementation process of the LSS product. • Responsible for co-ordination of activities between the company, customer, the development team and any third-party throughout the implementation process. • Delivered Functional and User Acceptance Testing.

• Drafted specifications in coordination with the Chief Engineer for all essential electronic components and instruments for ongoing projects. • Worked in close collaboration with the inventory team for ensuring the stock management of the project requisite. • Assisted the buying team in preparing for negotiation for electric panel board contracts.