Cpscm™ Praveen Torvi

Praveen Torvi, CPSCM™, has a diverse range of work experience in procurement and supply chain management. Praveen held the role of Associate Vice President - Procurement at Garware Technical Fibres Limited, where they were responsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials, services, logistics, and civil projects. Praveen also played a key role in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supporting R&D for new product development projects.

Prior to that, Praveen worked at Emerson, where they held multiple positions, including Director - India Sourcing & PE Leader and Manager Supply Chain (India)- Asia Pacific Supply Chain Org. In these roles, Praveen led the corporate supply chain/sourcing team, managed a multi-functional team covering various areas of commodity management, strategic sourcing, quality, logistics, and systems. Praveen also worked on developing a regional supply base, meeting EMR standards, and managing strategic supplier relations.

Before joining Emerson, Praveen worked at Mahindra & Mahindra as a Senior Engineer - Vendor Development. In this role, they were responsible for strategic planning, selecting suppliers, costing, parts development, and procurement of various components.

Overall, Praveen Torvi has a strong background in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and supplier development across different industries and roles.

Praveen Torvi, CPSCM™, holds a Masters in Management Studies from Savitribai Phule Pune University, which was obtained by the year 2000. Prior to that, Praveen completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Production from the University of Pune in 1992. Additionally, Praveen attended K J Somaiya College of Science for H.S.C. However, the specific dates of attendance for this institution are not provided.

In terms of certifications, Praveen obtained the Certified Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager (CPSCM™) qualification from the Centre for PSCM Excellence, CA USA, in July 2019. Praveen also holds a certification as an ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor, although the institution from which this certification was obtained is not specified, and the exact date of obtaining it is not provided.