o Arranging precise offers by providing the full specification during RFQ stage for project materials to approved manufacturers in line with Material Requisition.o Prepare Comparative Bid Evaluation sheets & carry out relevant negotiation with suppliers to meet budget value & delivery schedule after technical clearance received from end user. o Prepare Recommendation for Award in line with company set standards for Management approval.o Expedite acknowledgement & acceptance of Purchase Orders, Work Orders and ensure timely submission of all data/ documents, VDRL by vendor for review & approval.o On time monitoring for order status, inspection arrangements as per QAP to meet purchase order delivery.o Coordinate with logistics team to resolve export compliance requirements, obtain shipping documents like packing list, shipping invoice/ export invoice, Certificate of Origin etc. from supplier in timely manner and ensure earliest pick up and dispatch of materials to project site.o Coordinate with Finance to ensure the payment of supplier as per PO terms.o Preparation of PO Closure and MIS reporto Strict compliance with procurement systems and procedures laid down by management.o Handling Long term rate contract negotiation with Suppliers for material & services. o Prepares contractual and commercial aspects of any procurement, support works and service tenders required by projects, in consultation with Project Managers.o Validates the development and implementation of all contractor procedures for conformity with the Contract Checks conformity of all documentation called for, including guarantees, performance bonds, insurance and the like with agreed formats and processes as required.o LC draft review and co-ordination with finance, Vendors & Banks for LC clearance. o Preparing KPI’s & scope of work for Sub-contracting agreements.o Support proposals team during bidding stage.o Documentation as per ISO Standards.

I was one of the first hires in the start-up and was selected for creating and managing the systems required for monitoring and surveillance of coal dispatched from mines going to washeries and from then on to the power plants. I also managed procurement duties and hiring. - Managed overall project objective with supporting project plans to ensure project execution. - Designed the blueprint of a tracking system to minimize the pilferage of coal during transportation from mines to washeries and consequently to power plants. - Managed end-to-end vendor selection, onboarding, and consequent solution optimization and implementation of software system for tracking 17 Million MT of coal. - Devised strategy for expansion in other states post successful pilot in Maharashtra State. - Coordinated sourcing, and procurement operations for administrative supply. - Reviewed tender documents to make sure all technical requirements are covered to facilitate effective selection of contractors to suit requirements. - Facilitated tender process finalization through negotiations of techno-commercial aspects. - Surveyed and reviewed the operational conditions of various plants and facilities to make ensure compliance with company HSE policy and procedures. - Planned, organized, coordinated, and monitor all contractual operations related to the Project to ensure that cost-effective and quality services are obtained for the company from all contracts.

Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra), is one of the largest infrastructure companies, developing projects in several high-growth sectors such as power, roads, metro rail, and airport in the infrastructure space and in the defense sector. - Reviewed and shortlisted vendors based on techno-commercial conditions set by the company. - Managed shortlisted vendor proposals, reviewed the terms and conditions, and clarified any issues before the final bidding stage. - Provide support during negotiations to conclude Contract agreements, subcontract agreements, and supply agreements - Attend meetings and correspond on contractual/technical issues. - Liaise with the clients along with the Project dept./Finance dept. for obtaining payment, securing advance guarantees, performance bonds, insurance certificates etc.

- Responsible for the clearance of outstanding invoices from client. - Reviewed the company stakeholder management policy and update the same with respect to the site conditions. - Followed up with procurement for timely release of POs in line with the required dates on the procurement - Ensured availability of the material in time for continuity of project work. - Worked with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Procurement, Subcontracts, Logistics, Projects, and QHSE to ensure the on-time delivery of documents (drawings, quotations, etc.) required to be obtained. - Coordinated with Engineering on their deliverables towards the project for drawings and purchase requisitions. - Liaised on regular basis with Design, Engineering, Planning, Workshop, and Project Department on project matters during execution.

- Spearheaded the erection team and provided project leadership on engineering deliverables. - Coordinated, controlled, and provided support to the execution of the project work. - Assisted in the development, control, and support of multidisciplinary project work. - Reviewed the project progress in a timely manner to ensure meeting project milestones. - Verification and approval of the work completion reports for engineering, construction, and commissioning work with the client and other stakeholders - Reviewed project schedules, site work schedules, daily/weekly/monthly site work plans, reports, etc. - Coordinated weekly meetings for verification, approval, and follow-up of material requisition, equipment requisitions, and other requirements from the sites. - Finalized requirements, created a composite list, and issued local contracts for materials/equipment to be locally procured at the site. - Conducted the overall handover of site spares to the client. - Weekly review meetings with the contractors for discussing workload and availability of appropriate workforce and equipment.AchievementsSuccessfully erected and commissioned the most complex Bus Duct structure in India ( multi-tier Bus Duct structure 8 levels in all).Led the bus duct and transformer team for the successful delivery of 600 MW Thermal Power plant, which has the distinction of conducting the fastest boiler light-up and synchronization in its category.