Ruchit Kasavala
Dandenong,Australia
Summary
Experienced Sourcing, Procurement, and Contracts Specialist with expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and process optimization using ERP systems. Skilled in cost reduction, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance. Proven ability to align sourcing strategies with business goals and build strong supplier relationships to drive efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager (Procurement) - (Hybrid)
Monash Health - MELB
02.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational policies, while addressing SLA/KPI adherence, freight, and invoice discrepancies.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure optimal pricing and service terms, driving cost savings and enhancing supplier relationships for long-term strategic value.
Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - (remote)
Weir Minerals Australia, MELB
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Led sourcing initiatives by issuing RFPs, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating competitive terms to support cost-effective and strategic procurement decisions.
- Managed end-to-end contract processes—drafting, reviewing, and ensuring compliance—while incorporating critical terms such as payment schedules, delivery timelines, SLAs, and performance clauses.
Procurement Specialist - (Hybrid)
Dyason Manufacturing - MELB
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Executed full-cycle sourcing and procurement (S2P), from vendor selection and RFQ management to contract negotiation and purchase order execution, ensuring value-driven outcomes across categories.
- Oversaw Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities by evaluating supplier performance, enforcing KPIs, and strengthening supplier relationships to drive compliance, cost control, and supply continuity.
Procurement Officer - (On-site)
Kestrel Manufacturing - MELB
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed end-to-end P2P processes, including purchase requisitions, order placement, freight coordination, and invoice resolution, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and process compliance.
- Handled supplier communication, monitored order fulfillment, and ensured accurate documentation of purchase orders and freight charges, while resolving invoice discrepancies to support smooth procurement operations.
Education
Master of Engineering Management -
Torrens University Australia
Melbourne, VIC01.2021
Bachelor of Production Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India01.2018
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
Technical skills
- ERP Systems (SAP/Zycus/Orcale)
- Contract Management
- Procurement Compliance
- MS office - MS Excel, MS Word, Power point, Outlook
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Contract Manager (Procurement) - (Hybrid)
Monash Health - MELB
02.2025 - Current
Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - (remote)
Weir Minerals Australia, MELB
01.2022 - 02.2025
Procurement Specialist - (Hybrid)
Dyason Manufacturing - MELB
08.2020 - 12.2021
Procurement Officer - (On-site)
Kestrel Manufacturing - MELB
01.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Engineering Management -
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Production Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University