Ankit Singla is seeking a challenging position that allows him to contribute to a company's growth and his own personal growth. He has over 9 years of experience in procurement operations, global procurement, strategic sourcing, budgeting, administration, and cost control. Currently he is the Deputy Manager of Materials at SMR Automotive Systems India Ltd, where he is responsible for new vendor evaluation, cost control projects, supplier management, and inventory management. He has a Master's degree in Business Administration and is a lead auditor for ISO 9001:2008.

1. ANKIT SINGLA
PCMC AREA, Pune 411019, INDIA
Email: aksingla27@gmail.com Phone: (M) +91-8551854222
Seeking to continue my professionalism, where my dedication, expertise and talent will definitely bring the
organization creating a sharper edge within the industry. Aspire for a challenging position to contribute to the
company's growth and in turn ensuring personal growth within the organization
Young, energetic, result-oriented and creative Professional offering 9+ years of experience in handling
Procurement Operations (Direct & Indirect), Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Budgeting,
Administration & Cost Control with skill set of Negotiation, Communication and Purchasing.
 Highly motivated and successful in optimizing business and team potentials, whilst achieving goals and
delivering the highest standards in very difficult market conditions
 Strong expertise in evolving the overall Purchasing strategy and monitoring its implementation
 Proficient in implementing ERP/SAP campaigns for generating Company Awareness & Brand Activation along
with handling diverse range of operations entailing business development, promotion and planning
 Expert at managing customer centric operations & ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving delivery &
service quality norms
 Tenacious in building new business and establishing strong relationships with business partners, adept in
planning and executing innovative market strategies to enhance cost reductions
 Expertise in achieving service, delivery and process targets with excellent coordination and negotiating
skills
WORK PROFILE:-
Associated with SMR Automotive Systems India Ltd. as Deputy Manager – Materials (Direct & Indirect Material
and Consumables) from May 2015 till date:-
SMR Automotive is a group company of Samvardhana Motherson Group, a MNC Manufacturing Automotive
Components worldwide for OEMs, SMR is into Manufacturing of ORV Mirrors, IRV Mirrors and Lighting systems
for all Major Passenger Vehicle OEMs.
In tenure with SMR Automotive, I am working as Deputy Manager – Materials for Engg. Plastics, Glass, Wiring
Harness and Imported Parts, along with which following responsibilities are handled:-
 New Vendor Evaluation and Assessment
 New Projects and Costing & Risk Assessment
 Supplier Technical Assurance and Vendor Management
 Product Costing and Amendments
 Vendor Development & Product Developments
 Procurement Planning – National and Overseas Imports
 Preparing and Monitoring Contractual Agreements
 Cost Credit Control
 Inventory Management and ITR Targets
 Indirect, Logistics, Lease & IT Purchase and Administration
 Monthly, Weekly and Daily Material Procurement Planning & Control
 Maintaining Budget Vs Actual MIS reports, MRMs
 Category Champion for Plastics, Die Cast, Glass, Harness, PCBs etc.
 Yearly Purchase Budgeting (Capex , Direct and Consumables)
 Procurement of all Packaging items
 Preparing and Maintaining Yearly Vendor System and Process Audits
 Spares and Consumable Procurement
 Heading a team of 30+ members, managing, supervising and monitoring performances
 Responsible to give on the job training to employees and also to conduct training sessions
 Team’s KPI and KRA
 Maintaining ISO 14001 & TS16949 Working standards
CAREER INTENT
To make a glittering career in the sphère of Materials & Corporate Procurement by having practical as well as
theoretical knowledge of all related aspects. To be totally involved with a team that offers comprehensive
solutions and achieves extraordinary results. Mutually beneficial long-term relationships with the company wherein
I can share ideas, interact, discover and tap opportunities, a situation that helps me to consistently develop my
skills and strengths

2. COMPETENCY MATRIX
 Procurement Direct and In-Direct
 Branding & Promotional Activities
 Vendor Management & Component
Costing
 SCM – PPC
 Auditing – ISO 9001:2008
 TS Tools – PPAP, PFMEA, APQP etc.
 Market Research & Analysis
 Customer Relationship Management
 Indirect Purchasing and Job Work
Agreements
 Vendor Relations and Business
Associations
 Budgeting
 Business Development
 Strategic Planning & Administration
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
WAPM Management Consultants, PUNE as Co-Founder from April 2014 till May 2015:-
WAPM was into Consultancy services of QMS ISO / TS Consultancy, Recruitments, Training and Development,
Soft Skills, Policy Designing, Legal and Statutory Requirements etc.
Profile: Purchase Process Designing, Legal Requirements, Branding and Commercials, I got a very good
exposure with respect to customer satisfaction and legalities, soft skills etc.
KONECRANES INDIA, PUNE as Assistant Manager – Indirect Materials (Pan India – 17 cities) from August
2012 till March 2014:-
WMI KONECRANES INDIA LTD., PUNE, is into manufacturing of Industrial Cranes, it’s a KONECRANES
(Finland) Group Company named after acquiring an Indian company WMI Cranes Ltd. (Mumbai, India)
Profile: In total 1.8 yrs. experience with KONECRANES, I worked as Asst. Manager – Materials, during which
following responsibilities were handled:-
 Vendor Management and New Vendor Development
 Projects and Costing
 Cost Control Projects
 Sourcing of Pre-Printed Products like Brochures, Posters, Banners, Bags etc.
 Indirect, Logistics, Lease & IT Purchase and Administration
 Relocations & Expat Management
 Out Sourcing Agreements and Logistics Finalisation
 New Supplier Evaluation and Assessment
 Service Contracts finalization (Employee Transport, Canteen, Courier, telecom etc.)
 Packaging Materials (Corrugated and non- corrugated)
 Monthly, weekly and Daily Material Procurement Planning
 Maintaining Budget Vs Actual MIS reports
 Capital and Fixed Asset Negotiations and Procurements
 Commercial Category Master for Indirect Materials
 Yearly Purchase Budgeting (Capex , Direct and In-Direct)
 Scrap Disposal (IT and Non- IT Assets)
 Handling a team of 20+ people, managing and supervising them as well as monitoring their
performance on daily basis
JINDAL SOFT ITALIA SEATING PVT. LTD. PUNE as Assistant Manager - Purchase from Nov 2007 till August
2012 :-
JINDAL SOFT ITALIA SEATING PVT. LTD. is into manufacturing of Interiors and Seating Systems for both two
Wheelers and Four Wheelers, having a joint venture with an Italian company named Soft Italia s.p.a (PISA,
Italy) and associations with MINDA Group. My Performance has resulted in assignment of greater
responsibility to me at an accelerated pace.
Profile: In total 4.8 yrs. experience with Jindalsoft, I worked as Assistant Manager Purchase & Commercial
PAN India for Direct materials, during which following responsibilities were handled:-
 New Vendor Development for Direct Materials
 Efficiently handling Purchase Projects
 Successfully implementing process improvements in Logistics

3.  Preparing, Maintaining and analysing MIS reports
 Yearly Purchase budgeting & Control
 Indirect, Logistics, Lease & IT Purchase and Administration
 Category master for Plastic (PP, HDPE, LDPE, PVC etc) & Moulded Rubber components & Extrusions
from domestic & overseas sources
 Procurements of Compounds and Master batches
 Procurement of all packaging items (Plastics, Pallets, Corrugated boxes Plastic bins etc.)
 Responsible for buying of PU Chemicals, Metal Products, Fabrics & Vinyl
 Developments of new vendors as per ISO standards
 Preparing and Maintaining Yearly Vendor Audits
 Invoicing and payments of Vendors.
 Spares and Consumable Procurements
 Responsible for commercial engagements with all Vendors, for costing & amendments
 Responsible for New Project Costing & Risk Assessment
 Handling a team of 20+ people, managing and supervising them as well as monitoring their
performance on daily basis
 Responsible to give on the job training to employees and also to conduct training sessions
 Team’s KPI and KRA
Aadhunik Enercon Pvt Ltd as Executive Commercial in Feb 2007, Company is engaged in Sandwich
panels manufacturing & Telecom shelters.
Profile: Executive Commercial and Sales
Duration: Feb 2007 – Oct 2007
 Team Member for Handling/Managing the entire Sales operations for the company all over India
 Administration and Indirect Purchasing
 Maintaining the client data base and company profile records and also preparing presentation to
convince new clients for business partnership and profitable business, communicating to the top heads
of technical department within the companies.
 Handling research work for enhancing business.
 Organizing and conducting the monthly review meetings with clients and team members.
 Preparing the Monthly Material Schedule along with Purchase Orders and Work Orders
 Maintaining the MIS for Debtors and Creditors
 Coordinating planning with Production and QA department
 Clients dealt:- Reliance Telecom / Bharti /Idea Cellular etc.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Well versed with SAP B1 9.0 & MS Office (MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint etc.)
Windows and Internet Applications
PROJECTS EXECUTED
Documentation & Data Management
Complete Documentation & Data management of Material in SAP, Internal Portal along with master
sheets and filing.
Cost Control Projects
Achieved 10 Million cost saving Target in 2013 in various projects & Expense types
Relocation & Office Set up
Plant relocation from Mumbai to Pune and New Office Set up
ULTRA LOW COST CAR in India
Studied the Creative Brief of TATA NANO and BAJAJ RE60 and even studied the response of the
customers towards the requirement & growth of these type four wheelers.
5’s Zone Leader
Trained in 5’s activities and worked as Zone Leader in Inward and Outward Stores, maintained FIFO
and one piece flow at Production line, Training Sessions with suppliers for JIT supplies

4. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
 Appreciation Certificate for Successful Implementation of SAP
 Appreciation Certificate for Successful Relocation Project
 Appreciated 2 times in Internal Newsletter for MNP & cost control initiatives
 Awarded as “lifting Star for the year 2013”
TRAINING & LEARNING
 SAP B1 7.0, 8.0 & 9.0
 Presentation Skills
 Communication Skills
 Target Setting
 Managerial Development Program (MDP – 4 days workshop)
ACADEMIA
 Master of Business Administration – Operations
 Bachelor of Commerce
 Qualified as Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2008
EXECUTED EVENTS &TRAININGS
 Annual Meet 2012 & Yearly Conference 2013
 Training to Employees – Change Management
 Assessments & Workshops
 Auditing - ISO 9001:2008
EXTRACURRICULARS/ AWARDS
 Qualified as Internal Auditor – ISO/TS:16949
 First position holder at State Level in JUDO and Handball
 Second Position Holder at National Level from Delhi in Hand Ball
PERSONAL MINUTIAE
Date of Birth: 27 January 1986
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Punjabi
References: Available upon request
(ANKIT SINGLA)