• Achieved a cost reduction of 5% in a highly volatile market by developing second source using strong negotiation skills • Reduced cycle time by 25% from Request for Quotation (RFQ) stage to ordering stage; negotiated price & delivery and achieved overall 5 to 10% discounts• Recognized for delivering purchase expense savings annually through continuous improvement effort, focused on service, quality & efficiencies that led to mutual cost & process improvement / transparency • Supported in managing procurement of raw materials like copper, lead, aluminum, copper & aluminum tapes and other metals, PVC materials, compounds, plasticizers, steel & wooden drum, packing materials for MV, LV cable production• Developed KPI reports, budgets and procurement plans of MRO for plants• Successful sourced IT capital items for Plant, like Software & Hardware, IT Services, Storage System, UPS and so on• Acted as Functional Lead for Ariba Sourcing implementation; assisted in deploying, promoting and maximizing usage of the technological platform

1. Efficiently managed the procurement of raw materials viz Steel, Wooden drum, packing materials for MV, LV cables, sourcing of spares for maintenance of cable production unit.2. In charge for AMC for various plant equipments, facilities and services.3. Coordinated and liaised with vendor and finance department for ease and smooth operation of projects & plant4. Developed and implemented vendor development and evaluation of major Spares Viz cable drum assembly, Switch gear, Drives and other instrumentation items for cable & PVC plant.5. Responsible for preparation of KPI reports, budgets and procurement plans for MRO for plants.6. Sourcing of IT capital items for Plant.

* Ability to produce cost-effective reports & updates, identify and resolve bottlenecks to maximize efficiency as Executive-Materials with Emirates Trading Agency (ETA) – Dubai –U.A.E from May 2007 Onwards* Provided expertise in Procurement of Switch Gears, Transformers, Distribution Boards, Cables and other electrical Accessories for erection of Cement plant and enhance throughput* Strong experience in Materials/Commercial & Contracts Engineering, giving solutions and know-how to improve operations* Having experience of SAP Material Management Platform* Extensive Exposure in Raw Material Sourcing, Procurement of Spares & maintenance items for Precast Factory & Cement Grinding and Clinkerization plant* Proven track record in preparing Monthly KPI reports, Budget , Fund flow material, planning and logistic activities * Core team member in creation of SAP Codification of Four Cement grinding plant & Clinkerization plant.* A strong team leader, motivating team members towards performance targets and maximum productivity* Track record in statistical base forecasting, scheduling, presentations, negotiations, collaboration and team leadership* Quick learner with an eye for cost-cutting and efficiency opportunities* Ability to communicate with different reporting levels in multi- national and cultural organization.