Rakesh Bhandari

Rakesh Bhandari is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across several prominent organizations. Currently serving as the Assistant General Manager, Commercial (Vertical Head Procurement) at Vodafone Idea Limited since July 2013, Rakesh oversees operational procurement for the major telecommunications partnership. Prior roles include Opex Procurement Head at Welspun Group and various positions at Welspun Maxsteel Ltd, where responsibilities included managing procurement and supply chain operations. Earlier experience encompasses roles at Endurance Technologies Ltd, Videocon Consumer Durables, and Kinetic Engineering Limited, where procurement and logistics were key responsibilities. Rakesh holds multiple degrees from Savitribai Phule Pune University, including a Management in Business Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.