ROHIT VAJE

Procurement & Supply Chain Engineer

About

A performance-driven Procurement Engineer with 3 years of hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA-based supply chain operations within the industrial valve sector. Proven ability to deliver significant cost optimization through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional alignment across design, planning, and quality. Seeking to leverage expertise in procurement excellence and high-value project execution in a senior or lead role.

Work Experience

Assistant Purchase Engineer – Supply Chain Management

BDK Valve (Swims Engineering Private Limited)

Sep 2022 - Present

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Led end-to-end procurement cycles for an industrial valve manufacturer with ₹180 Cr turnover, optimizing supply chain operations and ensuring timely delivery.

  • Orchestrated the complete procurement lifecycle, leveraging SAP S/4HANA (MM module) to convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders, ensuring timely order placement.
  • Achieved and maintained over 90% in Delivery Rating (DR) and Quality Rating (QR) by implementing rigorous vendor performance tracking and proactive follow-up systems.
  • Negotiated strategic contracts, identifying alternate vendors and benchmarking rates to achieve significant annual cost savings.
  • Reduced lead times by implementing a customized tracking system, streamlining communication across planning and production teams to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and Planning teams for technical specification validation and production scheduling, managing procurement of key components (castings, forgings, trims, actuators, fasteners, accessories) aligned with API & EIL requirements.

Process Engineer

Nuvo Aeon Diamond & Jewellery LLP.

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Managed production planning and process control for over 40+ CVD machines, ensuring optimized machine utilization and timely delivery of high-quality artificial diamonds.

  • Managed production planning and process control for 40+ CVD machines, optimizing machine utilization and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality artificial diamonds.
  • Coordinated with Maintenance, Quality, and R&D teams to troubleshoot process deviations, implement continuous improvements, and enhance overall production efficiency.
  • Monitored and analyzed key production metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce machine downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Not Specified

7 CGPA

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Languages

English , Hindi , Marathi

Skills

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

  • Procurement
  • Strategic Sourcing

RFQ Management

  • RFQ Management
  • Request for Quotation

Purchase Order Processing

  • Purchase Requisition
  • PR
  • Purchase Order
  • PO
  • Order Processing

Industrial Valves Procurement

  • Industrial Valves
  • Castings
  • Forgings
  • Actuators
  • Accessories
  • Procurement

SAP S/4HANA (MM Module)

  • SAP S/4HANA
  • MM Module
  • Procurement
  • Inventory Management

Cost Reduction & Negotiation Strategies

  • Cost Reduction
  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Cost Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Planning

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting
  • MS Excel
  • Advanced Excel

Audit Support & Documentation

  • Audit Support
  • Documentation
  • API 6D
  • API 609
  • ISO Standards