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Sumit Maini

Summary

A result driven, hardworking, and capable professional with a Sound manufacturing knowledge, track record of significantly reducing costs and improving processes and purchasing programs. Having a proven ability to ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. Always delivering results against strategic objectives, whilst working within the organizations core values and beliefs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Manager

ENI Industries (A H Fabrications)
02.2017 - Current
  • ENI manufactures high-precision metal products, primarily for the construction, transport, Rail, mining & defense industries
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, Tool making, Welding Standards and procurement and supply chain principals have allowed me to establish a smooth operation and manage the inventory using ERP System (M1)
  • Involved in monthly stock takes, Development of BOM’s and sourcing and purchasing of all required materials and hardware in a fast-paced organization
  • Negotiations and Liaising with internal and external stakeholders at different stages of the projects to make sure customer expectations are met
  • Management of tendering and RFQ process, negotiation and award of orders
  • Order receiving, raw material ordering and invoicing
  • Holding regular meetings with subcontractors to discuss ongoing work related issues, quality requirements, and management of change requests
  • Data collection and analysis of subcontractor’s performance for reports to be submitted to the management.

Operations/Procurement Manager

Trigonomics Pty Ltd
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • Trigonomics is an ISO 9001-2008 Company with the focus on Engineering, Infrastructure and Metal fabrication
  • Trigonomics is mainly focused on manufacturing and refurbishment of parts and assemblies for rail and infrastructure related customers including UGL, ACP, Downer EDI, MTM
  • Maintaining relationship with suppliers while negotiating for better prices and lead times
  • Sourcing materials, parts and services where and when required by the production
  • Ensuring the quality of incoming goods via material certificates and quality reports
  • Ensuring correct inventory levels are available using MRP system
  • Actively involved in asset management, including timely preventive maintenance of important plant and machines
  • Actively involved in drafting and maintaining companies’ quality management system
  • Involved in reporting of ongoing expenses and Budgeting
  • Coordinating with all stake holders to streamline the flow of materials and services
  • Forecast and monitor the upcoming demands and expenses
  • Negotiating and finalizing the long term contracts for the services required
  • Initial and ongoing evaluation of critical suppliers based on selection criteria
  • Decision on purchase or hire of new machinery to enhance the capability based on current and future order forecast.

Production Manager

Traxion Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated with internal and external customers to ensure proper product selection
  • Negotiated with vendors for improved pricing and delivery times
  • Responsible for meeting the deadlines and monthly targets
  • Maintaining the efficiency of production staff
  • Eensure accuracy of data in MRP system, draft and follow the manufacturing schedule
  • Maintain the staff numbers dependent upon the order book
  • Maintaining the quality of the products while pushing for higher production levels.

Various Rolls

Traxion Group (Samcon Engineering)
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Traxion, specialized in the design, manufacture as well as the maintenance, repair and overhaul of products and components for the rail, mining, maritime and aerospace industries
  • Rolling stock maintenance, Refurbishment, Procurement and Disposal
  • Manufacturing of Tooling, Jigs & fixtures, SPMs for aerospace industry, railways, Food industry, and Fencing.

Project Manager

Traxion Group
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Managed the emergency door and ramp project for Downer EDI, from R&D to first prototypes and finally into production
  • The project was delivered on time and with desired results
  • I was involved in sourcing of parts and materials, incoming quality assurance, production planning, process planning for on time completion of the product as per the schedule
  • As a project manager I was actively involved in incoming and outgoing quality of the parts.

Team Leader (Tooling and Manufacturing)

Traxion Group
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Plan and schedule work for tradesmen
  • Identify the tooling required for the specific jobs
  • In stage quality inspection of the parts
  • Preparation of quotes, work estimates and schedules
  • Review drawings and discussions with customer regarding manufacturing specifications
  • Decisions on manufacture or buy depending upon manufacturing capability and current workloads, judging supplier capability to perform a specific task
  • Follow-up with suppliers and in house production for the parts status.

Senior Engineer-Tooling

Elin India limited
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • To assist tooling manager for best output with desired quality and minimum mistakes
  • To make tool manufacturing schedule and monitoring progress
  • To prepare the quotes for tools to be manufactured
  • Assist design department to design various molds and press tools for best possible outcome and manufacturing ease
  • Follow tool trials and debugging on time
  • To design and draw various tool parts and electrodes on Mechanical Desktop and Auto CAD
  • Inspection of in process and finished parts
  • Designing and development of several types of jigs and fixtures
  • Interacting with the customers to get the tools through and debug the products
  • Providing after sales service to the customer regarding the tools developed
  • Engaged in reverse engineering of several products like motors and deck mechanisms and provide tool design concept to design department.

Education

Diploma in Procurement and supply -

CIPS
04.2016

Advance Diploma in Procurement and Supply -

CIPS

Masters in Engineering Management -

University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management -

University of Technology Sydney

Four Years Advanced Diploma in Die & Mould Making - Manufacturing

Central Scientific Instruments Organization
Chandigarh, India
06.1998

Skills

  • Dealing professionally with a wide range of including senior management, senior engineers, executives, etc Employed appropriate and often innovative solutions to increase communication while using time efficiently to track progress and meet goals Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Negotiating, Supply chain, Material supply solutions, Tenders / Estimating, Vendor identification, Project management, Supplier relationship management, Contract management, Budget management, Change management, Process management
  • Price Negotiation
  • Supplier Management
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Spend Analysis
  • MS Office
  • Inventory Management
  • ERP Systems

Timeline

Procurement Manager

ENI Industries (A H Fabrications)
02.2017 - Current

Operations/Procurement Manager

Trigonomics Pty Ltd
05.2015 - 02.2017

Production Manager

Traxion Group
01.2013 - 01.2015

Project Manager

Traxion Group
01.2008 - 01.2013

Various Rolls

Traxion Group (Samcon Engineering)
01.2003 - 01.2015

Team Leader (Tooling and Manufacturing)

Traxion Group
01.2003 - 01.2008

Senior Engineer-Tooling

Elin India limited
01.1998 - 01.2003

Diploma in Procurement and supply -

CIPS

Advance Diploma in Procurement and Supply -

CIPS

Masters in Engineering Management -

University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management -

University of Technology Sydney

Four Years Advanced Diploma in Die & Mould Making - Manufacturing

Central Scientific Instruments Organization
Sumit Maini