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Candidate Information

Full Name
Ajinkya Khaiwale
Age
56 Years
Education
B.E ( Mechanical), DMM, DBM
Experience
33 years
Job Type
Full-time

Contact Details

Address
Flat no. F1303, Kohinoor Sapphire, Tathwade
State
Maharashtra
Country
India

About candidate

About you
Strategic and visionary executive with over 33 years of leadership experience in procurement, supply chain, and enterprise operations across global chemical, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Proven success in scaling operations, managing multimillion-dollar CAPEX projects, and leading cross-functional teams toward innovation and profitability. Known for aligning business and procurement strategy with organizational goals to deliver cost efficiencies, competitive advantage, and sustainable growth
What are you looking for in a new role?
Driving category strategies, risk management initiatives, and supplier innovation that align with broader business goals. Work closely with stakeholders across departments like R&D, finance, and operations to ensure procurement adds value beyond cost savings. Ensure that team uses advanced procurement tools, analytics, and automation to enable smarter decision-making and supplier performance management & lastly opportunities to mentor junior team members or lead cross-functional project teams, sharing my experience to uplift the overall capability of the procurement function
What you are interested in working with us?
Job would offer exposure to global sourcing, diverse supplier markets, or complex categories which will allow me to leverage and expand my current skill set.
What has been most challenging experience in a past role?
Some of the challenges were:
1) Transitioning the team from a manual procurement process to a digital e-procurement platform met resistance from stakeholders and suppliers.
2) With raw material prices surging globally, maintaining cost savings targets without compromising quality or supplier relationships.
3) Managing procurement for chemical products across multiple regions with varying compliance standards (e.g., REACH, EPA).

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Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am Mechanical Engineer with Diploma in Marketing Management & Diploma in Business Management. I have around 33 years of rich experience in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management with reputed companies in Chemical, Polyester & Automotive industry.  

Throughout my job search and conversations with industry professionals, I have come to respect the professionalism that characterizes your firm and its employees. I am confident that the company’s values and objectives would highly complement my own strengths and enthusiasm.

 I am now targeting to bring my well-honed skills in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development/ Contract Management, Materials Management, Value Engineering/ Cost Reduction to succeed in senior managerial position.

Your time and consideration in reviewing my credentials are appreciated. I believe my knowledge and skills will bring value to your organization and would welcome the opportunity to explore the possibilities of the same.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,

Ajinkya Khaiwale