Lead Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials - Nutrition Category (India,US & China) Develop sourcing strategy for India,US & China for key Raw Material spend categories like Nutraceuticals, Agricultural Commodities, Vitamins and Minerals, Dairy Commodities, Botanicals and Pharma.  Benchmark cost drivers and negotiate contracts with vendors, track commodity markets and execute trades. Drive direct procurement savings and Cost Improvements through negotiations and strategic decision making. Localisation of vendors for Business Sustainability and Cost Saving for various Raw Material Category. Represent India in Global Procurement cost saving projects and take lead role in developing roadmap. Ensure and support timely and approved cost launch of all New Products in Nutrition Category. Ensure quality adherence; Support SQD for supplier audits, risk assessment and risk mitigation Effectively collaborate with other corporate functions like Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, Audit and Plant team.

 Procurement of CAPEX and OPEX items from International & Domestic Vendors for Oil & Food Processing Plants of AWL. Collaboration with global teams across AWL regions. Selection of Vendor using Solicitation documents, Negotiation and Award of contract to vendor. Manage Sourcing strategy and deliver value through savings, Payment term optimization and harmonization. Maintain Forecast accuracy metrics and take action to drive continuous improvement at all levels of the forecast. Develop long term supplier relationships through performance reviews and continually drive cost improvements. Effectively collaborate with other corporate functions like Finance, Legal, Audit and Vendor management.

 Planning and Scheduling Revenue Generation Activities – Industrial Skill Trainings , Training of Trainers, Dairy & Agri Farmers Workshops, Dairy & Agri Entrepreneur Workshops. Preparing Techno-Commercial Proposals for various State Government Dairy & Allied Farmers Skill Training , Livelihood Projects for CSR of MNC's. Liaisoning with Ministry of Skill Development, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying for Projects. Fund Management & Deciding Implementation Strategy for Corporate , Central & State Govt. Projects.

Responsibilities: Procurement of EPC Coal based Power Plant Components from International & Domestic Vendors. Collaboration with global teams across L&T. Selection of Vendor using Solicitation documents, Negotiation and Award of contract to vendor. Perform detailed analyses for Inventory and Demand Planning, to improve operational decision making. Maintain forecast accuracy metrics at various levels from product family to individual SKU and take action to drive continuous improvement at all levels of the forecast. Opening Letter of Credit, Bank Guarantee and Project Insurance in coordination with F&A. Vendor Management of International Vendors such as Mitsubishi Japan , TIC Korea , Euro bearing Italy. Import Clearance of Foreign Vendor Components from Nhava Sheva Mumbai Port. Logistics Management for Domestic Vendor Components in Coordination with F&A and Stores. New Vendor Development and Vendor Management for Steam Turbine & Steam Generator Packages. Vendor Offer Evaluation of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) Package for Techno-Commercial Bid.Initiatives: Developed Vendors Database for EPC Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) and Cooling Tower Projects. Led 5S initiatives of the department and prepared monthly goals and milestones of department. Initiated and Completed Vendor Registration process for 80 vendors as a part of special project , 2015-2016.Achievements: Played a crucial role in securing 4 FGD Projects for L&T Power from NTPC worth 2400 Crore Approx. Felicitated with IMPACT Award for Outstanding Performance for the financial year 2016-2017. Successfully Negotiated with Euro Bearings Italy for NTPC Khargone & Saved Rs 30 Lakhs (Budget –3.2 Cr).

Project Title: Optimization of Plant Layout for manufacturing of Bulk Milk Coolers-Time and Motion Studies-Preparation of String Diagram , Flow Process Charts, Operational Process Charts and Time study Charts for Present and Optimized layout

-Worked closely with placement office and Converted new companies and acted as Point of Contact between College and Regular Recruiters for Campus Placements (2013-2014)-Organized Soft skill development events under the banner of Know How'13.

Summer InternshipTo understand Gear Manufacturing ProcessStudied about different Gear Manufacturing Machines