Rajendra Ghodekar
Procurement Manager
34years of work
8years leading teams
3years in operations
10people in the team led
Overview
Procurement and strategic sourcing executive with 30+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and industrial operations across CAPEX, MRO, engineering spares, and indirect procurement. Experienced in RFQ/RFP processes, supplier development, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to improve supply continuity and material availability. Currently focused on international sourcing and supplier evaluation for chemical and industrial requirements.
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Timeline
Sourcing Manager / International Procurement Support
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Lead
AMBIS KENNEL PVT. LTD.
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Full-Time
Lead international sourcing and procurement activities for assigned requirements, including supplier identification, quotation comparison, and commercial evaluation. Manage RFQs, vendor assessment, and commercial negotiations to support supplier selection and supply continuity. Coordinate sourcing activities with international stakeholders and maintain qualified supplier relationships with an ethical sourcing focus.
Senior Purchase Manager
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Lead
PGE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
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Full-Time
Own end-to-end purchasing for manufacturing requirements, coordinating suppliers, sourcing, and procurement follow-up. Lead strategic sourcing and supplier development by evaluating quotations and running commercial negotiations. Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to maintain material availability and uninterrupted manufacturing.
Assistant Manager – Purchase & Stores
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Lead
NEOGEN CHEMICALS LTD.
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Full-Time
Manage procurement and stores operations for specialty chemical manufacturing, covering CAPEX, MRO, engineering materials, consumables, and indirect procurement. Lead supplier evaluation and quotation analysis, perform commercial negotiations, and handle procurement follow-up. Support greenfield projects and plant maintenance through equipment sourcing, material planning, and cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, and Projects.
Technical Head – Mechanical Engineering Department
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Middle
KES College of Science
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Full-Time
Manage mechanical engineering laboratories and coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations. Plan and coordinate equipment requirements and maintenance to keep lab infrastructure reliable for technical activities. Provide hands-on technical guidance to students and support laboratory performance.
Assistant Manager – Stores & Maintenance
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Lead
FORTRAN STEEL PVT. LTD.
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Full-Time
Manage stores, maintenance materials, engineering spares, and MRO requirements for manufacturing operations. Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance support to ensure timely material availability. Support procurement planning, inventory control, supplier coordination, and maintenance-related purchasing.
Purchase, Stores & Maintenance Professional
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Middle
Infomedia Press Ltd. (formerly Tata Press Ltd.)
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Full-Time
Progressively handle procurement, stores, and plant maintenance responsibilities in a long-term printing/manufacturing environment. Manage engineering spares, maintenance materials, indirect procurement, operational purchasing, and inventory requirements. Coordinate supplier development, quotation follow-up, commercial negotiations, and vendor/maintenance support to maintain material availability and support cost control.
Technician – Engineering & Maintenance
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Middle
Johnson & Johnson Ltd.
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Full-Time
Support preventive and breakdown maintenance activities in a multinational manufacturing environment. Assist equipment inspection and troubleshooting, coordinating with engineering and production teams. Follow maintenance discipline while supporting quality and operational procedures.
Apprentice – Mechanical Maintenance
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Middle
Air India
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Full-Time
Support mechanical maintenance of systems and ground-support equipment under structured maintenance and safety procedures. Assist inspections, servicing, and repairs while following aviation maintenance discipline. Build early practical experience in mechanical maintenance and operational reliability.
State University of Management
Master's Degree ·
Purchase & Materials Management
Technical skills
Fortran
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Job preferences
- Work permits
- India
- Citizenship
- India
- Salary
- from $50k per year
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Locations
- Mumbai
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