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Bengaluru Area, India

Key challenges – Project procurement planning,ascertained timely procurement and availability ofmaterial and services fulfilling dynamic projectrequirements, Material Cost reduction.Managed sourcing and procurement ofElectrical, Electronic and Mechanicalcommodities as well as Bought-Out Material forTransportation (Railway), Power projects andIndustrial projectsOptimized internal workflows by identifyingbottlenecks in processes and implementingefficient solutions for increased productivity.Monitored and managed procurement budgetto control costs.Supervised preparation and development ofRFI/RFQ/Tender with most beneficial contracttermNegotiated contracts with suppliers for optimalpricing, quality, and delivery terms.Reduced order lead times by working closely withsuppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.Conducted market research to identify newsuppliers and obtain competitive quotationsFacilitated continuous improvement withinpurchasing department by periodic reviewingprocesses and practices for potentialenhancements within dynamic Government ofIndia directives and guidelines for publicprocurementMIS and Periodic review with cross functionalgroups for timely resolution of operational issuesCollaborated with key stakeholders to facilitatedelivery and compliance with purchasingstrategy.Collaborated with cross-functional teams on newproduct launches, coordinating purchasingactivities accordingly.Developed risk mitigation strategies to protectagainst potential disruptions in supply chain.Improved inventory management byimplementing efficient system for monitoringstock levelsManaged team of purchasing professionals,providing guidance and support for theirdevelopment.Enhanced supply chain efficiency with improvedsupplier management and performancetracking.Established long-term supplier relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for continuous improvement.

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Key Challenges – Outsourcing management, Supplychain management for outsourced itemsIdentified items and finalized vendors foroutsourcingAllocated material and finalized loading as perproject requirement considering various factorssuch as capacity of vendor, project deliveryschedules, present work in progress with vendoretc.Ensured timely availability of components to andfrom vendors through timely procurement andco-ordination with other related function such asplanning, QA, stores etc.Coordinated RFPs/RFQs for major contracts,ensuring transparent and competitive biddingprocessImproved supplier performance by establishingkey performance indicators and conductingregular reviewsManaged supply chain process, from orderplacement to delivery, to facilitate on-time andaccurate fulfillmentResolved invoice and payment issues to facilitateprompt payment to suppliers.Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery

Faridabad, Haryana

Key Challenges - Ensured timely availability ofcomponents for assembly and completion ofassembly of finished goods as per the sales plan.Improved team productivity by providingtechnical guidance and mentoring juniorengineers.Managed production schedules, ensuring timelydelivery of products while maintaining highquality standardsProvided technical support to troubleshootequipment issues, minimizing downtime andmaintaining production targetsCommunicated with other team members toenhance process and performance.Supervised entire production process andprepared proper documentation for dispatchConducted root cause analyses to identify areasfor improvement and implemented correctiveactions accordinglyStreamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Key Challenges - To meet monthly sales and orderbooking target, To identify potential customer andconverting into successful saleDelivered technical sales presentations toprospects and presented benefits and value of productsReviewed customer inquiries to understandproject scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms