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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Reviewing and analyzing competitive bid documentation from Project Managers and developing RFx packages as per CBE guidelines.
• Issuing the solicitation package on e-procurement platform Bonfire and publishing on APC as necessary.
• Using various methods of commercial/technical evaluation to arrive at consensus among evaluators and issuing Letter of Award on approval.
• Developing and implementing various contracts like CCDC2, ACEC, RAIC6 and non-A&E contracts based on the type of acquisition, along with the supplementary conditions.
• Ensuring the availability of Performance, Material and Labor bonds as required by the purchasing value.
• Utilizing the Oracle Financial system to generate computerized purchase orders from electronic on-line requisitions for goods, materials or services.

• Leading the identification & sourcing of suppliers to satisfy production and aftermarket requirements for drone builds.
• Assisting the team in solving day to day problems and roadblocks with internal and external suppliers.
• Optimizing the total acquisition & operating cost of the drone program.
• Administering commercial agreements with suppliers, managed issues, & implemented product improvements.
• Working closely with CFTs like Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and Legal departments to ensure program needs are met.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Budgeted, forecasted and executed annual procurement needs worth over $50M for Photographic Products Group.
• Supported the monthly Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process by presenting data from CFTs, market trends and third parties to executive leadership.
• Effective addressal of demand-related issues, stock transfers, phase in/out of stock and inventory optimization.
• Compare and analyze variances between monthly budget forecasts and actuals.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed value addition/change management projects for personal protective equipment (PPE) worth over $500k, generated through various cost saving strategies.
• Lead cross functional teams to ensure the on-time delivery of the change within the project budget, considerate to schedule and capacity constraints.
• Identified stakeholders & resource requirements, defined primary strategy, timing plan, risk mitigation and lead project review meetings to track deliverables & deadlines.
• Reviewed change proposals and requirements, received consensus on project scope from stakeholders and advised on manufacturability.
• Developed a communication plan with internal stakeholders and leadership to provide insight and regular updates on the workflows, schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
• Reported actuals vs budgeted costs for each project based on the cost baseline prepared at the start.

Bangalore

• Identified, sourced qualified suppliers for materials, tools, products, services and aftermarket needs of automotive filters for global OEMs including Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, Suzuki.
• Issued RFQs as per the design concepts on technical drawings, customer volumes and timelines.
• Developed a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), strategized between buy versus lease, in-house/outsource.
• Responsible for supply of parts and services in line with project requirements while being the interface between organization and a global pool of suppliers.
• Monitor the supplier delivered quality, on-time delivery performance, cost, inventory and vendors’ continuous improvement

Ludwigsburg, Germany

• Lead buyers from various sites across the globe by consolidating the project purchasing activities.
• Consolidated bill of materials (BOMs) from multiple regions into global sourcing opportunities and integrated sourcing requests for various categories.
• Supported buyer and assistant buyers in bidding process, tender submissions, sourcing decision and vendor management.
• Transferred knowledge and business intelligence across regions, provided advice and reviewed procurement strategies.
• Worked with Global Materials Management team and top leadership to make sourcing decisions.
• Presented the project health and cost roadmap to the Management and built strong relationship across the corporation.

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

• Commodity buyer responsible for all vendors under plastic category with a purchase value of $5M.
• Gained a thorough understanding of the market for the product family and achieved a solid comprehension of suppliers’ capabilities, their positioning in the market, and their strategies.
• Consolidated and analyzed spend by category, production methods, lead time and various other strategies.
• Performed category market analysis for sourcing alternatives based on spend analysis to determine potential cost optimization opportunities.
• Built positive relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders from the working level to the executive level ensuring partnership and overall development.
• Monitored and managed supplier performance including cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

Bangalore, India

• Planned procurement activities for various two-wheeler and four-wheeler filtration projects.
• Coordinated between vendor and technical team on technical writing and review of requirements.
• Managed the orders bin and requests coming in from the field for aftermarket needs.
• Conducted product research to gather pricing, availability and sourcing.
• Processed orders from start to finish and verified acceptance of the order through receipt of an order confirmation.
• Worked with customer to ensure that all vendors adhere to customer’s Quality Management System.

Bengaluru Area, India

• Processed purchasing requisitions submitted by build engineers for procurement of materials.
• Converted program forecasts into a sourcing plan and placed orders with suppliers on the ERP.
• Management of open purchase orders, exception messages and vendor performance.

Supply Chain Connections Program, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

The program features an orientation to the supply chain sector in Canada and sector-specific workplace skills.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical

- Academic project on "Structure and properties of Al-Si based alloy with Al2O3 in particulate form as reinforcement." - Presentation on.