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Bamako, Mali

Led the establishment of a new brewery manufacturing facility in Mali, West Africa, overseeing all aspects of setup and ensuring successful operational launch

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, India

Collaborated with prestigious consultancy firms INFOMEA and Knowledge Ridge, headquartered in the UAE and India respectively, to deliver expert advisory services across various industries. Specialized in providing strategic insights and guidance in Procurement Management to global clientele seeking comprehensive solutions

Jeddah-Saudi Arabia

Led the transformation of the procurement division under senior management guidance, implementing industry-leading sourcing strategies to drive cost reduction and operational efficiencies across key subsidiaries and affiliateso Managed procurement operations across all business affiliates, overseeing an annual spend exceeding SR 350 million in both direct and indirect sectorso Executed extensive global multisite sourcing initiatives, establishing partnerships with top-tier international suppliers to secure optimal pricing and qualityo Successfully executed extensive global multisite sourcing initiatives from European, Middle Eastern, American & Asian sectors, resulting in annual savings exceeding SR 9.0 million. Leveraged innovative sourcing tactics, rigorous negotiations, and alternative supplier development programs to achieve significant cost reductions and drive increased gross marginso Led the sourcing of Plant & Equipment for a major expansion project, overseeing a budget of over SR 200 million. Drove techno-commercial negotiations and implemented cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and meet project objectives o Headed the customs clearance division, overseeing the broadening of customs duty exemptions on raw materials, resulting in savings of SR 2.5 million. Facilitated the finalization of contractual agreements for primary direct spent materials and managed the sourcing of over 1000 SKU’s for 9 integrated manufacturing facilities, achieving over 97% efficiency in deliverableso Executed rigorous selection procedures and actively engaged with management to meet committed deadlines for finalizing new plant & equipment, maintaining utmost professionalism and transparency. Played a crucial role as a member of the management team in decision-making, overseeing the execution of a new expansion project. o Developed innovative sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, support services, and spare parts across 9 manufacturing units.

Daman

Directed a comprehensive overhaul of the Procurement and Supply Chain division across Group companies reporting to the Chairman and MD. Instituted a strategic procurement model, instilling collaboration and formalized processes to drive meticulous sourcing and supplier management decisions. Additionally, led the Materials & Logistics division for both Brewery and Liquor segments, orchestrating the fulfilment of monthly production needs exceeding 550,000 caseso Oversaw procurement operations for business units and affiliates with an annual spend of approximately Rs. 1.5 billion. Managed project-related purchases for group companies, led techno-commercial negotiations, and ensured targeted completion schedules for the Brewery project through meticulous planning and coordinationo Played a significant and pivotal role in achieving a remarkable 100%+ increase in exports to North African countries within a mere 6-month timeframe. Successfully met the ever-evolving market demands for new products, demonstrating agility and innovation in addressing challenges previously unmeto Delivered cost savings of over Rs. 50 million through negotiations, innovative sourcing methods, and packaging material optimization for raw and packed materials. Managed contracts totalling Rs. 900 million for plant, machinery, and construction work as part of the Brewery expansion projecto Led the formulation and implementation of a robust purchase policy, addressing shortages through supply chain optimization. Oversaw the upgrade of MIS systems and directed a high-performing team to deliver exceptional efficiency. Additionally, championed contractual agreements for raw materials, equipment, and services

Meerut Area, India

Reporting to the division COO• Accountable for procurement operations of the business unit with approximately Rs.500 million annual spent.• Responsible and independently handled planning, procurement, inventory management and production coordination for material for 32 different Premium brands.• Responsible for procurement of raw materials ensuring quality and maintaining optimum inventories. Achieved lowest operating inventories in all material categories minimizing operational costs.• Achieved annual savings of over Rs.10 million by innovative procurement strategies, successful implementation of reverse auction model, negotiations and alternative sourcing.• Implemented SAP, introduced in the organization, within the shortest span and being the first in the group companies to go live without any hitches in the MM module. Trained and guided the entire MM team in achieving the targeted implementation period flawlessly• Coordinating and guiding all units in North and Central zone for effective logistics and sourcing.• Implemented a credible supplier scorecard that included performance metrics, measurement rules and basis• Handling procurement of all general engineering items required in the unit.

Pathankot Area, India

Reporting to the division COO• Accountable for planning and procurement of packing materials /Raw Material • Coordinating extensively in Production planning and control, from preparing production schedules on a monthly/daily basis against sales forecast to procurement of requisite materials.• Reduced working inventories in Packing Material /Raw Material through better planning and procurement process streamlining.• Effective wastage analysis and implementation of countermeasures thereby reducing operational cost.• Initiated various cost reduction in regular procurement resulting an annualized saving • Supplier/ vendor audits, upgraded the quality standards and improving the incoming materials quality and reducing the rejection rates. • Effective coordination with sales team in achieving monthly sales targets with the desired product mix.• Supplier development

New Delhi Area, India

• Responsible for planning and procurement of various auto components under various categories like Forging, Gaskets, Sheet metal, Rubber items and Fasteners wih over Rs.400 million annual spent • Developing of new sources based on cost analysis, location and reliability.• Developing and implementing of systems for inventory control resulting in optimized inventories.• Handling of vendor evaluation and analysis. Implementing of the counter measures.• Streamlining of supplies from source to the plant by initiating changes in systems followed earlier.• Instrumental in mobilizing sources to operate at optimum levels for achieving production targets.• Integrating ancillary units resulting in reduced dependence on the in-house inventories.• Devising and upgrading of management information systems (MIS).• Managing and coordinating of stores for effective implementation of FIFO / LIFO systems for material movement based on categories of items.• Co-ordination between QA and vendors for quality feedback and product improvement.• Dealing with the Company’s R&D and potential / existing sources for new product development and implementation.

Ballabgarh-Plant,India

>Conducting extensive market research on identification and sourcing of industrial consumable in Delhi and Faridabad and guiding the purchasing team.> Handling the procurement of consumable items like Electrical, Hardware, Sheet metal items, Fasteners and bearings> Developing systems for minimizing order and supply gap.> Participating in projects for complete overhauling of boilers, fabrication, erection and commissioning of electrical panels, in plant’s construction job works.> Extensive co ordination with principals at Ackron USA for specific in plant import requirements.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Industrial Engineering, A

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