Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. With over 14 years of experience in Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Category Management, Projects & Process Improvement, managed Supply Chain process, procurement & Operations of Lubricants, greases, paints, chemicals, gases and related services to Oil Drilling Rigs, Marine vessels (Container, Tankers), Supply Services boats & Tug boats.
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Senior Sourcing ManagerGep WorldwideMumbai, Mh, In -
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Team Lead- Procurement & Operations(Lubricants, Paints & Chemicals)A.P. Moller - Maersk Aug 2020 - Dec 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, India• Managing Procurement activities for Lubricants, Paints, Chemicals & Gases for a total spend of approx $120M covering 400+ marine vessels.• Managing a team of Buyers/Purchasers, setting up their Objectives/KPI and tracking team's progress & providing support wherever required.• Maximizing performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.• Establishing performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.• Developing… Show more • Managing Procurement activities for Lubricants, Paints, Chemicals & Gases for a total spend of approx $120M covering 400+ marine vessels.• Managing a team of Buyers/Purchasers, setting up their Objectives/KPI and tracking team's progress & providing support wherever required.• Maximizing performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.• Establishing performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.• Developing and implementing business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.• Monitoring and analyzing business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.• Driving Supply chain excellence program, identifying process wastes to make the process sustainable, leaner & more efficient• Stakeholder Management- Meeting and coordinating with the stakeholders to understand their requirement & resolving any concerns• Analyzing spend data, identifying gaps and driving SPM with key suppliers(ExxonMobil, Shell Marine, Chevron, TotalEnergies, Castrol Marine, Gulf Oil Marine, PPG, Wilhelmnsen Ship Services A/S, Drew Marine, Unimarine etc• Driving various ERP changeover & process automation projects.• Supporting Category Managers/heads as needed. Show less -
Senior BuyerA.P. Moller - Maersk Apr 2016 - Aug 2020Mumbai Area, India• Assisted the Global Category Lead with developing the global supplier strategy for Maersk Drilling Rigs and work with regions to implement strategies.• Sourcing of Lubricants, Paints, chemicals & gases for Marine vessels (Container, Tankers), Supply Services boats & Tug boats. • Sourcing for Lubricants and Chemicals for the Drilling rigs in areas like Houston, SAM, UK, Norway, Denmark, Ghana, Angola, Pointe Noire, Trinidad, Aruba, Columbia etc• Supplier selection and participate… Show more • Assisted the Global Category Lead with developing the global supplier strategy for Maersk Drilling Rigs and work with regions to implement strategies.• Sourcing of Lubricants, Paints, chemicals & gases for Marine vessels (Container, Tankers), Supply Services boats & Tug boats. • Sourcing for Lubricants and Chemicals for the Drilling rigs in areas like Houston, SAM, UK, Norway, Denmark, Ghana, Angola, Pointe Noire, Trinidad, Aruba, Columbia etc• Supplier selection and participate in the development of negotiation strategies with global suppliers• Coordinated with different team like operations, technical, master data team, warehouses, port agents etc for day-to-day operations• Monitored risk such as price increase, natural calamities, change in rig location etc and take preventive action to reduce the effect of such risk on the spend• Assisted buyers in their day-to-day operations for the procurement of Lubricants, paints, chemicals, gases and related services for a fleet of approx. 400 vessels and 24 drilling rigs• Managed the inventory and spend to maintain the budget throughout the year• Handled disputes in order delivery, invoices and payment processes.• Handled Incidents like oil spills, miss delivery, wrong product supply etc. Show less -
Associate- Lube Procurement & OperationsA.P. Moller - Maersk Sep 2013 - Mar 2016Mumbai Area, India -
Executive - Supply Chain (Engineering Logistics)Kingfisher Airlines Oct 2010 - Aug 2013Mumbai Area, India• Looking after complete supply chain for aircraft spares.• Inventory management.• Managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs & E-Sourcing.• Price Negotiations with suppliers,• Vendors Management: Vendor Development & Vendor Evaluation. Continuous monitoring of vendor performance for procurement of materials.• Reconciliation of outstanding payment and follow up with finance for the payment for the overdue invoices• Co-ordinating with other functional departments like… Show more • Looking after complete supply chain for aircraft spares.• Inventory management.• Managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs & E-Sourcing.• Price Negotiations with suppliers,• Vendors Management: Vendor Development & Vendor Evaluation. Continuous monitoring of vendor performance for procurement of materials.• Reconciliation of outstanding payment and follow up with finance for the payment for the overdue invoices• Co-ordinating with other functional departments like Technical Services, Planning, Quality, Finance etc. for smooth flow of operations. Show less -
Assistant Manager - Business DevelopmentAerostar Aviation Pvt. Ltd. Jun 2009 - Oct 2010Mumbai Area, India• Strategic & Technical planning, new business development, sales & marketing, team building, leadership program development, Client/Vendor development & relations• Worked with an overseas client (European Union & US) for the aircraft repair and overhaul, to manage product offerings for Indian market which are done overseas• Making business plan for new projects like Aviation Warehouse, Aircraft Sales, Spare Parts Trading, Security Business etc.• Marketing for Aircraft spares parts,… Show more • Strategic & Technical planning, new business development, sales & marketing, team building, leadership program development, Client/Vendor development & relations• Worked with an overseas client (European Union & US) for the aircraft repair and overhaul, to manage product offerings for Indian market which are done overseas• Making business plan for new projects like Aviation Warehouse, Aircraft Sales, Spare Parts Trading, Security Business etc.• Marketing for Aircraft spares parts, engine and other services to existing and potential clients in India.• Maintaining relevant reports and charts for the better analysis of the sales and business projections. Show less
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Kunal Kumar works for Gep Worldwide
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Kunal Kumar's current role is Senior Sourcing Manager.
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Kunal Kumar attended Upes, Institute Of Management Studies.
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Kunal Kumar's colleagues are Rohan Gandhi, Vikrant Singh, Anuratha E.k., Akshay Chopra, Devyani Deshpande, Sumedha Pawar, Jaime Segura.
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