PRASANNA SURESH NAWATHE
B.E.MECHANICAL, PGDBM WORKING AS HEAD OPERATIONS IN PVT COMPANY
PUNE
Summary of Career
1. B.E.Mechanical, PGDBM with 15+ YEARS QUALITY EXPERIENCE IN PROCUREMENT, SCM, VENDOR MANAGEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, PROJECT PLANNING- ESTIMATION, BUDGETING, PROCUREMENT PLANNING, SITE ENGINEERING
2. CATEGORIES OF PURCHASE EXPERIENCED IN : PROJECT PROCUREMENT , CAPEX, OPEX, INDIRECT MATERIALS, PRODUCTION TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS, MAINTENANCE SPARES, BUILDING MATERIALS, RAW MATERIALS, CIVIL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE MATERIALS
3. Rich corporate experience in dealing with suppliers, studying supplier’s competence, generation of enquiries, preparation of estimates & proposals, technical & commercial negotiations & contract finalization.
4. Innate strengths in handling cost effective procurement & achieving significant savings through effective evaluation of vendors & developing cost-effective alternatives for various operations.
5. Proven Project Management Skills: Planning and Execution of Manufacturing Facilities, Infrastructure (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) set up, Layout and Equipments planning, ordering, Installation and commissioning, Productionizing.• Green Field & Brown Field Projects ( Manufacturing ) Planning / Site Engineering / Operations and Maintenance – (11 Years)
6. Perfect team manager having ability to lead cross-functional teams and integrate their efforts to maximize operational efficiency.
7. An effective communicator with strong team building, people management skills & excellent in interpersonal skills while dealing with people from different nationalities & culture for smooth project execution
8. Industry Sectors : Automotive / Armor Vehicles/Construction / Heavy Equipments / Metal & Mining /Oil & Gas industry sectors
9. Process & System oriented personality with excellent training & coaching skills
10. Background includes quality experience at globally reputed corporates like Tata Motors , Tata Hitachi JV, & Vedanta Aluminium in India & MLS at RAK, UAE and currently working as Head operations with Suyash Equipments Pvt.Ltd., Pune
Experience as ENGINEER -MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS
STERLITE INDUSTRIES INDIA LTD.
15 December 1992
31 March 1996
Production, maintenance and expansion projects including the installation and commissioning of Cold Rolling Mill & its support systems, Foil Mill, Annealing Furnace and utilities of the plant like compressors, water treatment plant, FO storage and supply system, LPG storage & supply system.
Independently handled the finishing line including slitters, laminating machines & packaging lines
Experience as SENIOR MANAGER -CAPITAL EQUIPMENTS PURCHASE
TATA MOTORS LTD.
11 April 1996
31 December 2014
Main Responsibilities handled
• Reported to AGM/GM – Materials and Lead, Organized & Directed the team of 4 buyers Indirect Materials & Consumables Capex Procurement function catering to various divisions functions across group, Indirect Spend of 2 Cr + & Capex Spend of 50 Cr+ annual basis.
• Negotiatiated TCO with vendors by devising and utilizing the appropriate strategy through online bidding (Ariba) / SAP- Live Auction cockpit systems / offline negotiation.
• Monitored performance of 50+ India suppliers and 25+ overseas suppliers for QDC parameters and meeting expectations of divisions/functions.
• Conducted yearly Vendor Performance Management with all the supplier base and CAPA based on the results.
• Driven Capex Buying Process as per TML’s Corporate guidelines.
• Handled Procurement of Variety of Equipments for Engineering Research Centre , Power Supply & Telecom Infrastructure: Integrated Energy management System for compressors
• Plant Engineering Equipments: MEP/HVAC Systems/ Fire Protection Systems
• Weld Line: Door handling manipulators, Tool Rail system & accessories, MIG Welding Machine, Front door transfer system,
• TCF Line: Shower testing booth, Hose suspension track system, Cordless battery tools, Brake & battery drum manipulators, Pneumatic pulse tool, Sub assembly tables Transaxle Line: Transfer conveyor, Metallurgy Lab Equipments (40 different items), Lab furniture
• Factory- Logistic Equipments: Fork Lifts, Platform trucks, 12T Hydraulic Mobile crane, Dock Levelers.
• Factory – Security /Safety – Walkey Talkeys, Security Cabins, Watch Towers, Metal Detector Cabin Modules, Engines: Electric stackers
• Lead & active role as Divisional Coordinator for suggestions scheme for improvements in process, quality, cost, safety & for Materials –Indirect Purchase division
Key accomplishments:
• Administered cost saving of 15% year on year for the handled scope of Capex Equipment procurement
• Controlled conversion of cost related to consumable, spares & packing within targets &
initiated corrective & preventive actions after time to time review of slow moving materials.
• Involved in CFT for ERP system improvement project for online Purchasing Indent Tracking & Approval system involving functions IT, ERC, Auto Projects, and Plant Engineering, resulted in improvement of turnaround time from 15 Days to 7 Days per Proposal.
Manager - Auto Projects
• Primary responsibility of identifying viable Process & Equipment improvements in the Paint Shop area.
Prepare detailed proposals highlighting justification, benefits, estimated payback and cost
estimation for discussion / approval of Corporate Planning / Senior Plant Management based
on feasibility of Shutdown availability.
• Source competent vendors and participate in the techno – commercial evaluation of offers / negotiation with vendors; coordinate with selected vendors for supply schedule and installation activities.
• Layout planning and layout option workouts / update the changes for future references.
Installation and commissioning of the new equipment in conjunction with the suppliers;
ensure adequate training to production and maintenance engineers prior to handover.
• Prepare / update Process estimate for existing / new models, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Capacity Utilization for Monthly & Yearly production volumes and Knowledge Data Base for the Paint Shop.
• Arrange for asset capitalization through finance division and asset disposal thru disposal cell.
Key Accomplishments
Implemented several projects to streamline processes in the Paint Shop, introduce new systems / equipment and upgrade technology including, Touch up Extension Project, PT- CED Monorail joining, UF System for Oil Separation System: Converting HWG's to LPG, Hot Air Seal Incinerators for Surfacer & Top Coat Ovens, Centralized Paint, UB & Sealant Circulation System
TELCO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CO. LTD., DHARWAD, INDIA
A Tata Group / Hitachi Joint Venture to manufacture Construction Equipment including hydraulic excavators, back hoe loaders, dumpers, mechanical cranes and motor graders.
Assistant Manager – Projects (Planning /Purchase/E&C) Jul 1999 to Jan 2005 Project Planning, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning & Productionization of green field plant for Excavator (Ex60/EX100/EX200 & its variants) & Backhoe loader (JD215 Ex) manufacturing, main facilities were Conveyorized Assembly Lines,13-stage Autophoretic Dip Pretreatment & PU Painting set with completely conveyorized & automated material handling system for excavator components, finishing/touch up painting set up, Gear box assembly set up, Digging-Testing facility, Electrical Power supply & distribution, Fuel (LDO /Diesel)/Oil storage tank & piping, Water storage & distribution system, Effluent treatment plant, Fire Hydrant & Fire Fighting system ,office buildings & other infrastructure.
Handled Planning /Purchase / Installation & Commissioning of following Equipments:
• Material handling systems : Overhead Power & Free conveyor with biased banking in oven, Drop Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Automated PLC /VFD /Scada Based Transporter System for Pretreatment Plant, Turn tables, Flight Bar /Hangers/Tackles/, Frame Load Unload Up-ender Systems, Underslung & Semi Goliath Cranes, Components trolleys for sheet metals.
• Process Equipments : PT Tanks, Water /Degrease Chemicals / Paint circulation /DM Water Circulation Centrifugal Pumps, Gear pumps, Reciprocating Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, Valves, Filtration System, HCL circulation & heating system with Scrubber system, Fume extraction system, Paint/chemical charging system, DM Water Plant (Ion Exchange), Paint Booths, Fresh air supply & exhaust System with Hydro pack for paint sludge separation, Water circulation Pumps for booth water circulation, Ovens- LDO Fired with Weishupt Burners, Air circulating fans, 180KL LDO storage & distribution system, Fire Hydrant System, Shop Ventilation Systems with Roof Exhaust Fans
• Excavator & Back Hoe Loader Assembly Lines Equipments: Slat conveyors, Hydraulic Pusher Conveyor, EOT Cranes, Material Storage Trolleys, Fork Lifts, pallet trucks, Tractor & Trailers for Frames / Heavy Parts Air operated Bush Pressing Device, Multispindle Nut Runners, Frame Tilting Manipulator, Hydraulic scissor Lifts for parts assembly support, Dining Tables, Office furniture & audio system
• Finish Touch up painting booth, Air supply & exhaust systems, painting guns & paint storage system.
Key Accomplishments
Successfully completed the following projects within time, quality and cost parameters:
? Excavator Component level painting set up (INR 400 Million): Handled from Concept to Productionization. Up-ender system for frames successfully implemented after study at Hitachi, Japan (Benchmark) - Weight up to 2.5 Tons Payload & Size 3x4 Mtrs.
? Infrastructure & Utility Projects (INR 5 Million): Included LDO Storage & Distribution, Fire Hydrant System, Air Compressors & Air Line Distribution, Water line & Distribution
? Touch up Booth (INR 8 Million): For Excavator Complete Machine
? Back Hoe Loaders Assembly Line Project Equipments (INR 4 Million): Provided technical assistance in the procurement and installation of Equipments such as EOT Crane, Motorized Trolleys and Bush Pressing Device.
TELCO, PUNE, INDIA Engineer – Projects May 1996 to Jun 1999 Installation & commissioning of Paint shop Equipments, test rigs, fixtures, trolleys, tackles, Power & Free & hydraulic Pusher conveyors, continuous carburizing furnaces and other material handling systems designed in house for internal manufacturing facility requirements of the Pune, Lucknow and Jamshedpur Plants.
Experience as PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
MLS FZ LLC., RAK, UAE
03 January 2015
17 May 2016
Main Responsibilities as a Procurement Executive (Team lead) reporting to Head SCM / GM Operations lead the team of five.
• Procurement operations management for entire gamut of materials required for Armoring of Vehicles as per engineering BOM.
• Lead and manage Overseas & Inland supply base of 200 + suppliers with a direct spend of approximately 50 + Cr per year and Indirect spend of +2 Cr for logistics and other services per year Responsible for new part and source development including Supplier Selection, Monitoring supplier performance and Coordination with Product Engineering & Manufacturing.
• Vendor Data Base creation & ongoing updation, Staff Management, Training, Procurement Process, Formats, Reports Management
Handled end to end Procurement, Logistics /Warehousing
• Global Sourcing of Glass, Steel, Kevlar, Rubber Beadings, Shock Absorbers, Clutch Kits from USA/Pakistan/South Africa / Australia / India
• Direct Materials : Automotive /Armour /Vehicle Parts as per Vehicle Bill of Material: Glass, Steel, Rubber Beadings, Tyres, Clutch Kits, Shock absorbers, Seats, Suspensions, Bull Bar, Run Flats, Gun Ports, Door Hinges, Mirrors
• Indirect Materials & Consumables: Paints, Chemicals, Oils, Grease, Welding Consumables : MIG Wire, Cutting & Grinding Discs, Safety & PPE Consumables – Hand Gloves, Helmets, Safety Goggles, Safety Aprons, Shoes, Masking Tapes, Hardware Items –SS /GI Nut & Bolts
• Machine Maintenance Spares for Miller Welding Machine , Hypertherm CNC Cutting machine, CNC bending Machine, Cranes, Four Post Lifts
• Steel Sections : Ballistic Steel 550 -600 BHN 4mm to 12mm Thick MS / SS Tube /Pipes / Angles /Channels / Plates
• Project Procurement / Production Tools like Drilling, Grinding Machines /Maintenance Tools, Instruments
Key achievements:
• Achieved cost savings of approximately 250000 AED from 2015 to 2016 through the execution of sourcing, negotiation, and value optimization projects extended net payment terms with the supplier base by an average of 30 days
• Achieved approximately 100000 AED in positive cash flow improvements through negotiation of more favorable vendor payment terms
• Honored with Awards / Appreciation Letters for contribution in Cost Optimization
Experience as HEAD OPERATIONS
SUYASH EQUIPMENTS PVT.LTD.
01 December 2016
Reporting to the Director & Managing the team of 15
Mainly responsible for Procurement operations, Projects Planning, Execution, Site Installation & Monitoring & Back office Support, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Progress Monitoring, Customers interactions, Administration, New Employee Recruitment & Performance Apprisal Process, Billing and Payments
Procurement of all the Engineering /Capex / Spares / for ETP / Oil Water Separators: Items includes Fabricated Parts - Filter Assembly, Oil Skimming System, Piping & Bought out Items: Pumps, Motors, Valves, Pressure Gauges, Air Compressor, Pneumatic Cylinder, Flame Proof Electrical Items – Starters, Glands, OCM, Cables, Cable Trays, Sand for Filtration etc.
Civil Construction / Maintenance Procurement – Cement, Steel, RMC, Plywood –Shuttering Materials, binding wire, Nails, Galvalume Pre-coated sheets for Roofing, Structural Steel, Earthing Materials etc.
Approx. Spend of Ten Crores, Handling 100+ Suppliers for various Items.
Initiated and actively working on Cost optimization thru development of alternate suppliers for High Value Items.
Major Projects Executed:
• 150 KL/Hr ETP at HPCL, Jabalpur (INR 2.5 Cr) – Planning, Procurement, Civil Construction Execution, Mechanical, Electrical Equipments Installation and Commissioning
• 120 KL/HR ETP at BPCL, Sewaree , Mumbai Planning, Procurement, Mechanical, Electrical Equipments Installation and Commissioning ( INR 1 Cr )
• 45 KL/Hr & 35 KL/hr Oil Water Separator at IOCL, Ziwan Srinagar and Bhatinda Terminal Planning, Procurement, Mechanical, Electrical Equipments Installation and Commissioning ( INR 1 Cr )
• 16 KLD & 5KLD ETP at HPCL, Panagarh (INR 0.5 Cr ) Planning, Procurement, Civil Construction Execution, Mechanical, Electrical Equipments Installation and Commissioning
• 75 KL/Hr ETP (Oil Water Separator- 0.85 Cr) at IOCL, Singhrauli, M.P. Planning, Procurement, Civil Construction Execution, Mechanical, Electrical Equipments Installation and Commissioning
• 0.15 Kl/hr Skid Mounted Oil Water Separator for Material Organization, Kochi ( INS Tarangini ) - Project Value -0.1 Cr
Bachelor 01 July 1992
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGMaster 01 July 1995
PG DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENTOther 01 August 1989
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING