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Pune, MH, IN

India

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Pune Area, India

Pune Area, India

Pune Area, India

Mumbai Area, India

• Led and delivered projects in SCM consulting, Sourcing and Procurement consulting, including strategic sourcing, zero-based budgeting, close-loop spend analysis, low-cost country sourcing, category management, market.
• Demonstrated abilities in curtailing sourcing costs through strategic sourcing for heavy mechanical equipment for steel, oil & gas infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated skills in contract formulation, contracts management, claims management, and mitigation.Specialties: SCM - Sourcing, Procurement, Contracts ManagementClients: TATA Steel Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Gurgaon, India

• Collected and analyzed data on supply chain operations, such as inventory levels, shipping times, logistic models and costs. Used this data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to improve.
• Developed and implemented processes and systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer requirements.

United Arab Emirates

Developed a new logistics model for Michelin AIM in Africa and Middle East regions, which was successfully implemented and resulted in significant improvements in efficiency and customer service.Key learnings included:1. Understand the needs of your customers: The first step in developing a successful logistics model is to understand the needs of your.

Harare, Zimbabwe & Hazira-Gujarat, India

• Led a team of 4 buyers in the procurement of mechanical equipment and finalization of service contracts across international EPC projects
• Managed the procurement process from start to finish, including tendering, RFP, RFQ, techno-commercial negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Maintained and developed strategic alliances with vendors and subcontractors, and reviewed their periodic performance through a scorecard system. Conducted vendor evaluations and review meetings.
• Extensively used ERP-SAP Material Management modules. Instrumental in the implementation of best practices in E-Procurement/E-Auction with Ariba.
• Served as a cost analyst for estimations and budget preparation for bidding new infrastructure projects with clients such as Zimbabwe Steel, IOCL, and Jindal Steel.
• Closely liaised with clients for project scope estimates, contract finalization, and WBS creation.

Mumbai, India & Hazira-Gujarat, India

• Led the purchase of Mechanical Equipments across various EPC projects.Key projects handled:
• Corex Steel Plant Expansion – 4.6 MTPA, Hazira-India.
• Hazira Platemill Limited - 1.5 MTPA, Hazira-India.
• Hazira Pipemill Limited - 0.5 MTPA, Hazira-India.

Mumbai Area, India

Managed the procure-to-pay cycle for Mechanical equipment, from identifying and qualifying suppliers to negotiating contracts and ensuring on-time delivery

Mumbai Area, India

Buyer in Global Sourcing Department, with the responsibility of purchasing Mechanical Equipments for EPC Projects

Vikroli, Mumbai, India

Worked as Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) in Material Handling Division which is into design and manufacturing of Forklifts, Stackers and Pallet trucks.