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Yogesh Patel

Yogesh Patel

Buyer
Scarborough,ON

Summary

Results-driven and highly experienced Global Purchasing and Commodity Buyer with over 12 years of expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost management across diverse industries. Proven track record in optimizing procurement processes, driving cost efficiencies, and managing supplier relationships to support global product launches. Adept at developing cost databases, leading cross-functional teams, and executing sourcing strategies to achieve best-in-class pricing and supplier performance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and aligning purchasing strategies with organizational goals. Proficient in managing complex BOMs, supplier contracts, and end-to-end sourcing for high-impact projects.

Education

BBA - Majored in Purchase & Finance Management

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat, India
04.2010 - 05.2013
  • Graduated with 6 GPA.
  • Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree of Business Administration-3 Years (equivalent to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from an Ontario university, as determined by World Education Services in Toronto, ON)

Work History

Buyer

Hanon Systems EFP Canada
Concord, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded global purchasing efforts for the Centralized Quote Team, specifically for electric water, pump (eWP) & eCompressor projects, creating a comprehensive cost database for multiple OEM programs.
  • Acted as the primary interface with the Purchasing organization, ensuring accurate and competitive BOM inputs for all global eWP & eCompressor quotes.
  • Analyzed, prepared, and supported the quote process, leading negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and terms.
  • Managed supplier selection and sourcing strategies for new OEM programs across North America, ensuring alignment with project timelines and cost targets.
  • Purchased and sourced complete assembly components across diverse commodities for multiple eWP & eCompressor projects.
  • Negotiated and executed supplier contracts, including nomination letters, for new program launches.
  • Conducted on-site visits to potential and existing suppliers to assess capabilities and ensure compliance with sourcing requirements.
  • Coordinated cross-functional activities between Purchasing, Engineering, and Product Launch teams to support successful project execution.

Buyer

Amphenol Canada Corp.
Markham, Ontario
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Expertise in handling end-to end procurement cycle, developing and implementing procurement strategies and processes to support customers in Aerospace & Military, Automotive and Electronic industry.
  • Negotiate prices and contracts to achieve low cost and high quality thus contributing to the profitability of the organization.
  • Expertise in monitoring and maintaining KPIs (supplier on time delivery, order fill rate, inventory turn,cost of poor quality) to reduce cost; achieve high performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully manage supplier performance to deliver to the quality standards of the organization.
  • Experienced in mentoring and training the team to help them improve their performance and meet the expectation of the organization.
  • Experienced in leading cross functional team to deliver to customer requirements and increase profit/sale.
  • Experienced in identifying cost saving opportunities within the supply chain, propose strategies to add to the bottom-line profit. Improve efficiency thru ‘continuous process improvement'.
  • Skilled in creating & analyzing reports, proposing strategies to mitigate risk and control cost within thesupply chain.
    Achievements:
    • Contributed to the profitability of the organization.
    • Achieved 3-5% direct saving on inbound freight.
    • Achieved additional 5 -15% profit margin on selected products.
    • Achieved over 92% on supplier on-time delivery.
    • Improved inventory turnover from less than 2% to over 4%.
    • Improved order fill rate from 80% to over 90%.
    • Reduced on cost of annual inventory count by implementing regular ‘cycle count'.
    • Achieved 98% accuracy on annual inventory count.
    • Developed and maintained partnership with key suppliers.
    • Reduced supplier non-conformance.
    • Improved on customer delivery and satisfaction.

Purchase Coordinator

Denso
Guelph, Ontario
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Released and managed purchase order (reschedules, cancels, expedites, confirmations).
  • Supplier management (forecasting, metrics, performance, selection, audit, Low-Cost Region purchasing).
  • Cost reduction planning and execution.
  • Maintained and setup parts in ERP system (Lead Times, Price, MPQ, MOQ, Supplier).
  • Created material purchase authorizations for customers (pricing, NCNR and pipeline liability maintenance).
  • Collected and reported on component level PPV performance.
  • Managed end of life and difficult to source parts in the market.
  • Managed quarantine items and returns to suppliers (supplier quality, ensuring credits are received,react to receiving issues & discrepancies, disposition NCRs).
  • Managed and reviewed contract adherence.
  • Quoted and sourced new components.
  • Provided support to the Customer Focus Team and Material Specialist.

Purchase Specialist

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Ind Ltd
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
09.2013 - 12.2019
  • Manage procurement of raw material, components and semi finished products from Asia and Europe to support the manufacturing of Air conditioner to specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
  • Negotiate price, in-co term and payment term with overseas suppliers.
  • Manage freight and custom clearance on overseas shipments.
  • Perform daily purchasing function i.e., run MRP reports, place PO and follow up.
  • Manage production schedule, issue and receive work orders from production floor.
  • Communicate with sales team on late deliveries and shortages. Work closely with engineers and liaise between engineers and manufacturers in developing new products in a cost-effective manner.
  • Continuously look for cost-saving opportunities for in-house and out-source products and make decision accordingly.
  • Monitor supplier performances and keep record for Annual Supplier Performance Review.
  • Supervise annual inventory counts, conduct analysis on discrepancies and prepare reports for management.
  • Resolve issues related to material receiving, material quality, supplier invoices and short shipments.
  • This responsibility involves strong analytical skills, communication, negotiation and decision making skills.
    Achievements:
  • Achieved ‘never out of stock', ‘continuous supply' on critical items by implementing ABC criteria on all SKUs and set up minimum and maximum on key items.
  • Reduced inventory level on high value items by implementing JIT delivery system.
  • Developed trusted relationship with major suppliers.
  • Implemented VMI on low value items.

Skills

  • Global Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Strategic Negotiations & Cost Reductions
  • BOM Analysis & Cost Database Management
  • Contract Management & Supplier Agreements
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Commodity Buying & Market Analysis
  • Supplier Evaluation & Risk Mitigation
  • Project Management & Product Launch Support
  • Procurement Planning & Sourcing
  • Strategic Demand-Supply Planning
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • Supplier Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • SAP
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SQL

Certification

Tally ERP Financial and Accounting Program

Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd

Issued on Apr 2013

Credential ID 6230246906

Software

SAP

ERP

SQL

EXCEL

MS OFFICE

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

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