Vinayak Chavan

Background

About Vinayak Chavan

with deep expertise in Capex, MRO, indirect materials and services (IM & S), project procurement, and category management. He brings a proven track record in global sourcing, strategic procurement, supply base optimization, contract and price negotiations, low-cost country (LCC) sourcing, and spend analysis. Having enhanced his strategic leadership capabilities through the, Vinayak is ready to take on leadership role.Currently, Vinayak is part of the, the world’s most iconic toy brand, contributing to its global categories and India market entry by driving procurement excellence across indirect materials and services.Previously, he served as, where he led procurement for global and domestic greenfield and brownfield projects across Brazil, Croatia, and India. His outstanding cross-functional collaboration was recognized with the prestigious ().In earlier roles, he held the position of – & , overseeing categories including facility management, IT, HR, logistics, legal, and professional services. At, he managed procurement of indirect materials—focusing on technical supplies including CAPEX, MRO, and utilities—for all manufacturing sites.As – & , Vinayak was responsible for procurement across seven divisions, delivering substantial cost reductions and positively impacting the bottom line through strategic sourcing and efficiency improvements.He is a () from the (), a distinction held by fewer than professionals globally.Vinayak is recognized for his ability to collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing strategies. A dynamic leader and motivator, he excels in building high-performance teams and delivering impactful procurement outcomes.