-Streamlined and categorized the direct spend of a mechanical component manufacturing unit as part of a procurement transformation program, improving spend visibility from 25% to 70%-Developed TCO and should-cost models for customized components, helping the sourcing team to renegotiate contracts and achieve 15% in savings

-Created an effective end-to-end supply chain to ensure consistent high quality product delivery, while maintaining high customer satisfaction.-Set up production processes along with continuous improvement initiatives to remove waste from the system, attaining operational break-even in 2 months.-Researched local and regional supplier market to develop a reliable supplier base for raw materials, equipments and MRO supplies, achieving 98% on-time supply delivery within 7… Show more -Created an effective end-to-end supply chain to ensure consistent high quality product delivery, while maintaining high customer satisfaction.-Set up production processes along with continuous improvement initiatives to remove waste from the system, attaining operational break-even in 2 months.-Researched local and regional supplier market to develop a reliable supplier base for raw materials, equipments and MRO supplies, achieving 98% on-time supply delivery within 7 months.-Constructed financial models for profitability and price/cost analysis to set operating budget and develop scaling strategies. Show less

New Product Development (NPD) project from prototype to production ramp.-Executed strategic sourcing of spend worth $300M across 5 categories by spearheading efforts among teams within the organization including Engineering, Quality Assurance & Purchasing and 10+ Global Suppliers.-Orchestrated an innovative multi-stage competitive bidding process for a high volume category resulting in 40% year-over-year cost reduction and $50M in savings.-Led a team of 3 members to… Show more New Product Development (NPD) project from prototype to production ramp.-Executed strategic sourcing of spend worth $300M across 5 categories by spearheading efforts among teams within the organization including Engineering, Quality Assurance & Purchasing and 10+ Global Suppliers.-Orchestrated an innovative multi-stage competitive bidding process for a high volume category resulting in 40% year-over-year cost reduction and $50M in savings.-Led a team of 3 members to implement material management processes for 100+ components during the development cycle of a new product, ensuring 99% on-time delivery.-Devised a Supplier Development Program to eliminate single sourcing of a state-of-the-art technology thereby mitigating supply risk, achieving 70% cost reduction and saving $15M.-Collaborated with engineering team and suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2) to formulate optimum automation layout specifications, achieving 75% reduction in raw material wastage and $8M in savings. Show less

-Worked as a Teaching Assistant under Prof. Richard Simonds and mentored 79 first year MBA students to excel in Fundamentals of Corporate Finance.

-Developed sourcing strategy for the printed materials category of a dental healthcare company and achieved 12% savings in total spend while maintaining the service level requirements.-Designed the baseline and performed spend analysis for a $6M category by consolidating data from 13 divisions and 35+ stakeholders.-Performed supplier market analysis and released Request for Proposal (RFP) to 45 suppliers selected based on national, regional and local presence.

Mecon is an EPC (Engg., Procurement & Construction) consulting firm catering to Steel, Power and Oil & Gas clients-Administered the competitive bidding and contract award process for the procurement of a $110M Rolling Mill on behalf of a Steel industry client.-Led a four member team for the ‘Capability and Capacity assessment’ of three pipe suppliers as part of supplier development for an Oil & Gas client.-Resolved a client-supplier conflict in a $600K project… Show more Mecon is an EPC (Engg., Procurement & Construction) consulting firm catering to Steel, Power and Oil & Gas clients-Administered the competitive bidding and contract award process for the procurement of a $110M Rolling Mill on behalf of a Steel industry client.-Led a four member team for the ‘Capability and Capacity assessment’ of three pipe suppliers as part of supplier development for an Oil & Gas client.-Resolved a client-supplier conflict in a $600K project, successfully negotiated a solution to avoid re-tendering and subsequent delays.-Conducted the benchmarking of bids submitted by 6 Chinese vendors, helping client select the most effective vendor, striking a balance between cost and quality.-Supervised the end-to-end project management of thermal power plant contracts worth $85M in collaboration with suppliers and client. Show less