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Result-oriented professional with nearly 20 years of rich experience in managing procurement, pre-bid, post-bid & execution stages of Contracts in EPC projects targeting senior level assignments with a growth-oriented organization.• Expertise in formulating sourcing and procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, supplier identification and development, materials management and analytical assessment to strengthen supply chain effectiveness. • A strategic planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of project, operational, material, and procurement costs.• Excellent track record ensuring profitable delivery of contracts on time, on budget and with high standards, through effective management of pre–bid, post-bid and execution stages.• Skilled in managing supplier contract / price negotiations; controlling procurement costs ensuring that costs stay within project procurement budget.• Identified and developed potential suppliers for right sourcing, achieving cost effective purchase of raw materials; also monitored incoming materials supplied by suppliers ensuring that they are as per quality and quantity specifications/requirements.• Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies for Pumps, Compressors, Chemical injection packages, Manual valves, Control valves, Motor operated valves, Emergency shutdown valves, Pipes, Flanges, Fittings, Firefighting systems, MV/LV Switchgears, MV/LV Transformers, AC/DC UPS, Battery Chargers, Earthing, Lightning Protection System, MV/LV Cables, Field Instruments (Detectors/Transmitters/Gauges) & Fibre Optic Cables etc.,• Efficient in making effective use of cost analysis concepts in support of strategic sourcing process, cost reduction metrics and bottom-line performance indicators.• Developed and implemented process improvement plan to facilitate return of defective material to suppliers, thereby increasing inventory accuracy. • Managed logistics operations (inbound & outbound) encompassing multi modal deliveries, fleet management, documentation management and negotiation with freight forwarders for timely delivery.

Listed skills include Inspection, Quality Management, Ndt, Iso, and 15 others.