Dhaval Nayani

Results driven procurement professional with over 4 years of experience in strategic and operational purchasing, supplier management, and cost optimization within automotive and technology industries. Proficient in SAP MM and Ariba, with a strong background in end-to-end procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and savings.

Operational Buyer | Wipro Technologies GmbH | 08/2021 – Present | Kiel, Germany

Manage full-cycle procurement operations, including order processing, confirmations, and invoice verification, ensuring compliance with company and client policies.

Utilize SAP MM and Ariba for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and master data management.

Lead supplier negotiations achieving €481K savings over 2.5 years, while ensuring on-time deliveries and quality compliance.

Support cross-functional cost reduction and procurement optimization projects, contributing to new product introductions from a purchasing perspective.

Sales Representative | BCT Berlin City Tour GmbH | 11/2019 – 07/2021 | Berlin, Germany

Developed strong negotiation and relationship management skills through direct customer engagement.

Consistently exceeded sales targets and optimized cross-selling strategies, demonstrating strong commercial acumen relevant to supplier interactions and stakeholder communication.

Working Student (Master Thesis) | Continental AG | 08/2018 – 10/2019 | Ingolstadt, Germany

Defined Category Quality Requirements (CQR) for optical devices and established supplier quality agreements.

Supported supplier evaluation, development, and audits (VDA 6.3), enhancing supply chain quality and performance.

Applied quality management tools (8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP) to improve supplier processes and minimize defects.

Intern (Project Buyer ADAS) | Continental AG | 02/2018 – 05/2018 | Lindau, Germany

Assisted in post-SOP cost-saving initiatives and P2P process optimization to enhance operational efficiency.

Conducted RFQs, KPI reporting, and BOM cost analyses, preparing Supplier Decision Sheets for sourcing decisions.

Supported Power BI digitalization of procurement data and managed relationships with 12 key suppliers.

MBA & Engineering (Specialization in Global Procurement)
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin, Germany | 10/2016 – 10/2019

GPA: 2.1 / 5.0

Focus areas: Global Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project & Engineering Management

Gained a strong foundation in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management, integrating business and technical perspectives for effective global purchasing operations.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
RK University, Rajkot, India | 08/2011 – 04/2015

GPA: 2.7 / 5.0

Concentrations: Business Management, Automotive Engineering, Machine Design

Developed technical understanding of manufacturing processes and product design, supporting effective technical negotiations and supplier evaluations in engineering focused procurement roles.