Uday Baxi

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DISC Type : Ds

Head-Sourcing and Procurement-Process Equipment Division at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Uday Baxi is a mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience leading materials, procurement, and supply chain management for large-scale industrial firms. He is the Head of Sourcing and Procurement for the Process Equipment Division at Godrej & Boyce, where he manages complex global sourcing and logistics operations.

He has a consistent track record of strengthening profitability, reducing costs, and improving supply reliability across diverse manufacturing environments. His interests include major industrial players like Reliance Industries and Aramco, reflecting his focus on the sector.

Udays career spans an unusually broad range of sectors, including fabrication, distillery equipment manufacturing, and DG set components.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Direct & Assertive

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Global Procurement
His career includes managing international mill sourcing and global procurement strategies for domestic and international project sites.
Vendor Development
A key part of his expertise is in vendor development, crucial for ensuring reliable supply and operational continuity in complex industrial settings.
Industrial Logistics
His current role involves managing fabrication-yard operations, warehousing, and complex logistics including jetty, barge, and ship movements.

Media Appearances

Uday has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Head-Sourcing and Procurement-Process Equipment Division at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
7-2014 - 7-2023
General Manager at Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
12-1992 - 7-2014
General Manager at Praj Industries Ltd.
6-1990 - 11-1992
Engineer at Walchandnagar Industries Limited, Pune

Education

1986 - 1990
BE from Shivaji University
1983 - 1984
10TH from D D NAGAR VIDYALAYA

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Exp : 35 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Head-Sourcing and Procurement-Process Equipment Division at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
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Insights For Selling To Uday

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Uday is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Uday

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Uday move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Uday take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Uday

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