Ajay Kumar Email & Phone Number

Pune, Mh, In

India

Industrial Gas Procurement Specialist - Develops and implements a global strategy for sourcing industrial gases.- Analyses market trends, supplier capabilities, and regional variations.- Aligns procurement strategy with company goals, sustainability targets, and risk management.- Manages existing supplier relationships: * Monitors performance, reliability, and quality adherence. * Strengthens relationships for long-term value.- Identifies strategic suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.- Continuously monitors market trends and adjusts procurement strategies accordingly.Lead Buyer - MEA Countries (Strategic Procurement)Drive Strategic Sourcing Globally:- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies across countries.- Analyse markets, identify top suppliers, and negotiate best terms.- Manage international vendors, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost savings.Optimize Procurement & Mitigate Risks:- Implement cost-saving initiatives throughout the procurement lifecycle.- Manage risks associated with international sourcing.- Align procurement with company goals, sustainability, and risk frameworks.Collaborative & Knowledgeable:- Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.- Communicate strategies, supplier data, and market trends effectively.- Stay current on global trade regulations and compliance.

Maharashtra, India

Responsible for leading and motivating a team of diverse professionals. Successfully managing projects, budgets, and deadlines, while ensuring high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction. Fostering a culture of collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning among my team members. Demonstrating strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in various business situations.• Managing the procurement function for the organization, overseeing the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of goods and services. Establish, and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, customers, and senior management.• Monitoring and evaluated the performance of procurement activities, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Implemented best practices and policies for procurement processes, compliance, risk management, and reporting.• Leading a team of procurement professionals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Supported the hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring of new and existing procurement staff, ensuring their professional development and career growth, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Pune Area, India

• Procurement integration of Acquired business (SRF – Engg Plastics), gap analysis, implementation framework & plan, conducting training and awareness sessions on site, mapping performance and corrective measures. (2019)• Decommission, Dismantle, Demolish (D-D-D) Project: My role involved planning and coordinating all aspects of the project, including, hiring contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Working closely with engineers and other specialists to develop detailed plans for the safe and efficient dismantling and demolition of the facilities. Managed the logistics of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and waste. This project was successfully completed, during Covid breakout (2020), with lifelong experience & learning. • Acted as Buss. Lead (DEP) the outsourcing of the company's accounts payable process to DSM Group Buss. Services (GBS) Collaborated with Buss stakeholders & GBS to optimize and implement a new accounts payable process that met the company's needs. Engaging internal stakeholders regularly to gather feedback and address any issues or concerns. Prepared regular reports for senior management on the performance and progress of the outsourcing initiative.• Managed the planning and execution, procurement, Installation, and comm., of a large-scale solar power field project (01 MW), in Ranjangaon, Pune for DSM advanced Surfaces (DAS), serving as a pilot project for product development activities. (2012) • Optimized and implemented regional & Global procurement process at site, by Conducted a thorough analysis of the existing procurement practices, identify areas for improvement. Collaborated with stakeholders from various departments to gather feedback and input on proposed changes. Designed and documented new policies, procedures, and guidelines. Monitored the effectiveness of the new process and made continuous improvements as needed. (2011)

Punjab , India

• Led implementation of ERP SAP (P2P) Module and conducting training of fellow teammates. • Led MRO Procurement for Utilities (Boilers, DGs, Air Comp., Cooling Towers ETP/STP) & Plant Maint Services ( Civil & Mech.) • Preparing & Implementing rate contract for in house contractor activities for Mechanical Works, Civil and Painting Works.• Sustainability Project – Adopting Technologies for replacement of Solar Evaporation Ponds (ETP/STP effluent ponds) to Online effluent treatment technology using Spray Dryer technology. Led procurement function by performing, industry analysis, supplier qualification, selection, and negotiating- Techno-commercial details of contracting and successful implementation of proejct.

Chandigarh Area, India

In my role I got exposure to process engineering, large scale fabrication processes, Raw material planning, Project Procurement, PtP process optimization and all this helped me to gain multidisciplinary knowledge.Key Achievements: • Leading implementation of ERP BAN (P2P) module at organization level. Working closely with consultants, internal key stakeholder, data collection & preparation, PtP process mapping and flow design. • Worked on Securing long term supply contract for raw materials (Steel) at competitive pricing though MoU & Rate Contracts.

Ludhiana Area, India

My journey here, as fresh college graduate, started as plant modernization engineer and got exposure to industry analysis, emerging trends in manufacturing technologies & processes. Optimizing new trends in local environment to implement & benefit from technological upgrade and maintain competitive edge across competition. Key Projects: (a) Introduction of Induction heaters across forging workshop to help sustain low energy consumption & emission. (b) Process automation & productivity improvement through CNC machining technology, resulting not only increased productivity but improved product quality as well.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Integrated Logistics Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management