Sagar Pawar
London
Summary
Supply chain and procurement specialist with 6+ years’ experience across the UK, Asia and EU. Skilled in inventory management, forecasting demand and supply sourcing, contract negotiation, freight coordination, and stock planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Tropiland UK
Greater London
12.2024 - Current
- Lead sourcing and purchasing of fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), managing suppliers, contracts, and seasonal availability to ensure consistent quality and supply.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while protecting margins in a fast-moving, low-margin category.
- Forecast demand and manage market volatility, and also ensure all products meet quality and food safety standards. Working closely with technical and operational teams.
- Analyse sales data, forecasts, and supplier performance metrics to drive informed buying decisions and reduce waste.
- Manage buying budgets, tracking costs, and saving to meet commercial planning.
Buyer
IMCD UK
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed procurement for £325K quarterly across chemical suppliers, ensuring cost control, service, and compliance. Almost £250K margin recovery by converting short-dated and slow-moving stock into salable volume, avoiding write-offs.
- Led weekly replenishment across UK and EU 3PL warehouses, maintaining availability, stock accuracy, and correct relations.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, improving pricing, lead times, MOQ, and logistical efficiency.
- Coordinated international imports from Asia, customs clearance, REACH/SDS compliance, and cost-efficient bulk and packed delivery of chemical containers and IBCs.
Stock Control Manager
Leyland SDM
Wembley, HQ
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed day-to-day stockroom operations, ensuring accurate handling, storage, and dispatch across multiple departments.
- Introduced a structured inventory system, achieving 96% stock accuracy and significantly cutting overstock.
- Collaborated with key FMCG suppliers to ensure timely inbound deliveries, and led periodic stock reconciliations.
- Worked cross-functionally with finance and purchasing to verify goods receipts and resolve PO, invoice discrepancies.
- Monitored haulier performance, resolved delivery issues, and ensured adherence to health and safety protocols.
Assistant Channel Manager
DPD grp
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed Direct Partner (DP) accounts with medium and large businesses.
- Acted as the lead contact between DPD and the customers' logistics services.
- Built new business partnerships to drive customer acquisition and generate revenue.
- Set up and managed contracts, and service agreements.
- Resolved day-to-day operational and delivery issues for partner accounts.
Education
Master's - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Hull
10.2022
Bachelor - Business Administration International Business
University of Pune
10.2020
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- KPI dashboards (Excel, Power BI)
- Procurement systems (ERP: SAP, JD Edwards, Dynamics)
- Cost Optimisation
- Inventory Planning and Stock Control
- Freight and logistics coordination
- Advanced Excel
- Vendor Evaluation and Onboarding
- Stakeholder communication
- Cost reduction
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Tropiland UK
12.2024 - Current
Buyer
IMCD UK
11.2023 - 12.2025
Stock Control Manager
Leyland SDM
02.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Channel Manager
DPD grp
03.2017 - 07.2021
Master's - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Hull
Bachelor - Business Administration International Business
University of Pune