Praveen Pokhriyal
Alwar
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Engineer - Negotiation with extensive experience in procurement and supplier management at Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering. Demonstrated expertise in RFQ and contract management, procurement strategy, inventory control, and cost analysis. Proven track record of establishing competitive suppliers, consolidating vendor bases, and negotiating favourable terms to optimise company benefits. Adept at managing local and global suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency. Skilled in data analysis, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and presentation preparation for top management meetings. Career goal: To leverage procurement expertise to drive strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Engineer - Negotiation
Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
Alwar
04.2024 - Current
- Establish competitive suppliers for all the commodities which include Plastic, Metal Parts.
- Procurement of all kinds of outsourced molding components and job work items.
- Consolidating and reducing number of suppliers.
- Identification & development of potential suppliers for the VA-VE activity and for new part development.
- Floating RFQ's and taking quotes from vendors as per user specification including technical review, Negotiation, PO release for production.
- BOP Costing and Price Negotiations and Price Finalization of resin materials procured globally.
- Conducting supplier assessments along-with cross functional teams.
- Working closely with suppliers for developing parts in line with program timing.
- Ability to deal with and manage local and global suppliers to ensure best Quality, delivery and price.
- Negotiate lead time, cost, payment terms, and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
- Preparation and templatizing various reports for a quick and better understanding of financial performance as per the demands of the Top Management.
- Worked on preparing presentations for various meeting of top management i.e. weekly saving report, VA/VE activities, management review meeting (monthly), Slow Moving, Nonmoving & Obsolete Stock movement Report.
- Closing all capex purchase requisitions coming from supply chain centers which are normally critical and urgent in Nature.
- Preparing and executing plans for the purchase of equipment, service and supplies.
- Involved in different project with different purposes like Manage working capital reduction to manage company's liquidity position.
Senior Engineer
Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
Noida, India
10.2017 - 04.2024
- Managed end-to-end procurement cycles for major projects, from initial requirement analysis to final delivery and evaluation.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding processes, reducing lead times and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, focusing on terms of payment, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
- Analysed supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of billing and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Analysed supplier performance through key performance indicators to maintain high-quality standards and service.
- Forged and maintained positive working relations with suppliers.
- Analysed spending patterns and forecasted future procurement needs to optimise inventory levels.
- Managed end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely arrival of goods.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring timely replenishment of stock to meet operational demands.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement expenses without compromising on quality.
- Facilitated competitive bidding processes, securing optimal terms and conditions for goods and services.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Amity University Haryana
01-2017
B. Tech - Civil Engineering
Amity University Haryana
05-2017
Skills
- RFQ and contract management
- Procurement strategy and inventory control
- Cost analysis and risk management
- Vendor assessment and supplier negotiation
- Data analysis and technical documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving and presentation skills
- Supplier development and value analysis
- Cost analysis
Certification
- 2013, Certification of Participation: Non-Destructive Testing of Metal.
- 2017, Minor Project on Change in Viscosity of Lubricating Oil on Performance of A 4 Stroke Engine.
- 2023, Executive Programme in Operations and Supply Chain Management from IIM Kashipur.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
Interests
- Book Reading
- Playing Badminton
Accomplishments
- 2013 - Certification of Participation: Non-Destructive Testing of Metal.
- 2017 - Minor Project on Change in Viscosity of Lubricating Oil on Performance of A 4 Stroke Engine.
- 2023– Executive Programme in Operations and Supply Chain Management from IIM Kashipur.
Timeline
Assistant Engineer - Negotiation
Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
04.2024 - Current
Senior Engineer
Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
10.2017 - 04.2024
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Amity University Haryana
B. Tech - Civil Engineering
Amity University Haryana