Bipin Pataskar

Total Experience 27 Years in Automobile Sector

Core experience in Diesel Engine & Commercial Vehicle, Bus part development

Function Materials Management I.e Purchase & Vendor Development

Commodity Head of Proprietary Drivetrain, Steering,Suspension & Casting / Forging machined parts, Soft Trims, Injection molded parts, EGS, Seat, Brake Bunch, Fuel lines, Bus Body FRP Parts etc

Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Cost Optimisation & Negotiaton, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Capex Management, Team Building

Collaborator, Communicator, Planner

A result-oriented professional with over 27 years of experience in Vendor Development, Material Management, Purchase Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management & Cost Control
 Proficiency in developing strategic sourcing plans from inception to conclusion by techno commercial negotiations, approving budgets, managing deadlines, monitoring milestones, enhancing processes, planning resources, scheduling & purchase of raw materials from various sources
 Gained exposure in developing various parts of major aggregates like Diesel Engine Parts, Commercial Vehicle, Bus Parts like Front, Rear, Lift & Bogie Axle Assy, Propeller Shafts, , Leaf Springs, Steering Systems, Tie Rod & Drag Links, Bearings, Soft & Hard Trims, Seats & EGS & all machined parts through Forgings & Castings route
 Accomplished integrated material cost reduction by Process Improvement (weight optimisation, machining allowance reduction, VAVE ), through Global / Alternate Sourcing, Bench Marking, Logistics Improvement
 Successfully implemented global best practices, strategic plans & initiatives (including leveraging technology) for deriving significant cost benefit & competitive advantage for spend of INR 280 Crores per annum with an average saving of 6.31% of Direct Material Cost contribution on vehicle 
 Managed the overall operations & enhanced the operational efficiency by eliminating obsolescence & achieving cost reduction through vendor development, curbing rework & rejection, materials management & inventory control
 Competence in driving teams toward increased performance through the deployment of of good industry practices in materials management; rich experience in managing stocks, inspecting & validating materials received
 Developed & managed the global procurement strategy with solutions including e-procurement approach, implementation & roll-out; possess knowledge of SAP, PLM, SRM, J.D. Edwards & Oracle based system 
 An effective leader with strong interpersonal & relationship management skills with capability to conceptualize & modify the present system to optimize resources at all levels

BE Production

Mahindra Trucks and Bus Division 

Tata Motors Ltd 

Bajaj Tempo Ltd

Greaves Cotton Ltd ( Diesel Engine Unit )

H Fillunger 

Amforge Ind Ltd