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United Arab Emirates

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Contributing as a key member of Hitachi Energy's CSS Team, specializing in Procurement for Power GridIntegration business mainly Substation Projects.• Collaborating with Commodity Managers and Project Managers to align procurement activities withproject objectives.• Assumed accountability for designated commodities and supported Commodity Managers in drivingstrategic sourcing initiatives.• Spearheading the Procurement Process, including RFQ issuance, meticulous quote comparison, suppliernegotiations, and awarding proposals to the L1 vendor.• Executing precise procurement activities, including Purchase Order preparation on SAP MM, ensuringon-time delivery, and actively contributing to Supplier Qualification and Performance Evaluation on SAPAriba.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Contributing as a key member of Hitachi Energy's CSS Team, specializing in Procurement for Power GridIntegration business mainly Substation Projects.• Collaborating with Commodity Managers and Project Managers to align procurement activities withproject objectives.• Assumed accountability for designated commodities and supported Commodity Managers in drivingstrategic sourcing initiatives.

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Oversaw comprehensive procurement processes, handling both direct and indirect sourcing at King RoseConstructions.• Efficiently scheduled driver routes from the warehouse to diverse project sites and supply outlets,optimizing logistics for timely deliveries.• Managed material requests from the Project Team, strategically sourcing materials based on value,price considerations, and timely arrivals.• Coordinated labor bookings, ensuring accurate time sheet submissions aligned with project sites,fostering seamless collaboration with the Project Team.• Collaborated closely with the Finance Team for supplier payments, showcasing adept financialcoordination and follow-up skills.• Implemented strategic inventory management, maintaining safety stock for daily consumptionmaterials, and overseeing tracking of heavy machine tools to ensure operational efficiency.

-Integral member of IBM-DWS Technical team, providing expert SAP support to high-profile clients like Celestica, Manulife, and Onsemi in the US and Canada, which enhanced my ability to manage procurement processes in my current role.- Managed high-priority incidents (P1 & P2)** affecting 5000+ employees, developing strong crisis management and problem-solving skills, which are critical in ensuring timely procurement and delivery in large-scale projects.- Meticulously documented and tracked incidents** using ServiceNow, refining my skills in process documentation and reporting, directly applicable to maintaining detailed procurement records and optimizing workflows.- Prepared detailed incident trend reports**, contributing to strategic decision-making—a skill that I now apply in analyzing supplier performance and procurement trends to drive efficiency and cost savings.- Facilitated onboarding and training of new employees, which parallels my current responsibilities in guiding procurement teams and ensuring compliance with established processes.

• Led B2C sales initiatives, visiting clients across diverse locations including Kerala, Hyderabad, Chennai,and Mysore.• Conducted on-site assessments, collecting essential data to calculate optimal solar system types andsizes aligned with client needs.• Developed and presented customized quotations, showcasing expertise in tailoring solutions toindividual client requirements.• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills during multiple rounds of discussions to secure favorable termsfor both parties.• Proactively generated leads through effective cold calling strategies, contributing to a robust salespipeline.• Embraced a customer-focused approach, ensuring 90% of responsibilities involved on-site clientinteractions and relationship-building.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Higher Secondary Education, Science

High School Education