A seasoned and result-driven professional with over 3 decades of extensive experience across Supply Chain Management, Imports, Exports, Project Management, Materials Planning & Control, , Production Planning & Control, Excise etc. Adept at managing Supply Chain activities right from order procurement to final execution stage. Knowledge of the export related documentation and procedural formalities. Good understanding of ISO systems and procedures.COMPETENCIES & SKILLS: • Extensive knowledge on Procurement processes, contractual terms & contract management. • Experience of handling imports & exports including customs clearance through customs broker.• Vendor development & vendor relationship management• Experience of working with Indian & overseas vendors.• Experience of leading team of professional buyers• Basic awareness of reverse auction using IT tools (e-sourcing).• Familiarity of manufacturing process of static equipment and piping materials.• Extensive experience of expediting for static equipment & piping materials.• Awareness on taxation, logistics matters• High level awareness about safety practices & procedures. • An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills, strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities. Good presentation & reporting skills.• Hands-on experience on ERP systems like JD Edwards & SAP for MM & PS, Working knowledge in MS office applications, Windows and other related IT tools