Vikas Kumar

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About Vikas Kumar

Commodity Buyer | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | Supply Chain Greetings! I am a diligent and meticulous professional with 12 years of prodigious experience in material management, strategic sourcing & procurement, supply chain management, cost management, price negotiation, and supplier management. My passion lies in enhancing profitability and productivity through strategic Commodity Buying (Aluminium, Resin, Elastomer, PP, Chemicals & electronics parts) for esteemed organizations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Material Management: I showcase exemplary expertise in procurement, inventory control, vendor evaluation, cost reduction, new part development, and strategic MIS preparation. Vendor Development: My core competency in Vendor Development involves identifying potential suppliers, conducting evaluations, and fostering strong partnerships. Supply Chain Professional: As a highly skilled supply chain professional, I have a proven track record in negotiation, cost management, sourcing, vendor development, and FMEA. Cost Management: I have a keen eye for analyzing and optimizing financial resources, implementing cost reduction strategies, conducting thorough cost analyses, and fostering a culture of financial prudence. CURRENT ROLE Global Commodity Buyer | Mahle Anand Filter Systems Pvt. Ltd. At MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems Pvt. Ltd, I lead as a Commodity Buyer, leveraging my multidimensional expertise in Purchase, Commodity Buying, Vendor Development, and Strategic Sourcing. I ensure optimal cost savings and procurement efficiencies aligned with the company's global sourcing strategy. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Key team member in successful ZAPICS (Costing through SAP) implementation Accomplished Tool Master Updation project implementation Integral part of JIT (Just-In-Time) Implementation team Key contributor to the Import Localization initiative Integral team member in the Profit De-Linking project EDUCATION PGDBM (Operation Management)| SCDL, Pune B.E. in Mech.| M. D. University, RohtakI thrive on insatiable curiosity, possess charismatic leadership qualities, and excel in communication and negotiation skills. My empathetic approach to business fosters collaboration and drives extraordinary results.Let's connect! I look forward to exploring new opportunities and contributing my expertise to an organization's success. Feel free to reach out for networking, collaboration, or any procurement-related discussions. Together, we can achieve remarkable heights!