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Gaborone, Botswana

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

► Leading a team of Buyers and being an in-charge of entire P2P process for the MRO material related to Mechanical and Electrical.► Key material in MRO includes- Air Compressor Spares, Bearings & Bearing Accessories, Pipes and Fittings (CS, SS, and Alloy Steel), Centrifugal Pumps, Small bore and Large bore Valves, Mechanical Seals, Gaskets, Gearboxes, Geared Motors, Electric Motors, Grouting, Fasteners, Special Hardware, Oil Seals, Welding Rods, Tools & Tackles, Couplings, Reinforcement, Structural Steel, Drawing and Fabrication Items. ► Individually contributing in Procurement of Capital and Project material required for Plant expansion and upgradation of Pulp mill.► Key material in Capex & Projects includes- Booster Pumps, EOT Cranes, Fabricated Steel Structure, Storage Tanks, Air Compressors, Bulk Piping Lots, Cable Trays and Pipe Racks and Reinforcement etc. ► Handling approximately 40-50 Crores INR (7 million USD) per year including MRO and Capital & Projects. ► Took ownership in coordinating for ISO-QMS management to improve our department overall performance and to maintain a Sustainable development.

Sanand, Gujarat, India

► Controlled the Sourcing and Fulfillment process for B & C class material required for Steam Turbine and Generator Assemblies and BOP packages by comprehending market dynamics, implementing supporting strategies.► Key Materials procured- Blade Careers, Static and Rotating Blades, Couplings, Thrust Bearings, Journal Bearings, Labrynth Seals, Caulking wires, Balancing weights and BOP packages like Instrument & Service air skids, Lube Oil systems, Booster Fans, Ducting, Fabricated Steel Structure, Cable trays and Pipe Racks. ► Managed the new vendor onboarding process, which was followed by the NDA & Supplier certification procedure, and assessed and explored the capabilities of the suppliers before making recommendations on acquisitions with new vendor developments► For timely supplies, collaborated with the engineering, shop, process, quality (shop + supplier), logistics, and warehousing teams across the factory.► Closely coordinated with Supplier Quality team and managed timely inspections and NCR resolutions. ► Provided 100% material visibility and tracking across the organization.► Being aware of and keeping up with market dynamics, trends, situations of crisis, etc.; and notifying the team for better costing and sustainability forecasts.► Along with delivering on the business goals, highly trained and skilled with Global and Company specific tools (SAP MM, MTA/ PMX Scheduling/ MRP planning etc.) used in other rotating factory locations (Birr/Belfort/Wrolaw/Beijing etc.) and worked in Sanand broader team for roll out of those practices/tools.

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

► Led a Team of 3 members in Site Procurement and Material Management by timely ordering the Site requirements and Delivering the Project deliverable as per the L3 Schedule of Project Construction and Commissioning. ► Coordinated with Cross-functional departments like Logistics and tracking the material from Supplier dispatch to delivery at destination. In addition, tracking the vendor payments in FBLN and with Accounts payable team. ► Awarded and managed service contracts for erection and commissioning for Mechanical packages by reviewing the quotes as per the market dynamics and the potential capabilities of the sub-contractors and further proposing the L1 contractor to the Procurement leader for placing PO. Post placing PO, managed Kick-off meetings, Milestones, evaluation of sub-contractor’s performance, progress, and payments. ► Improved cash flow by delivering material / services on time to the site as per the targeted milestones. ► Achieved Quarterly targets in 2020-2021 by certifying 123 Crores of MRCC by Customer. ► Implemented Company’s EHS policy within the operational scope of material handling management, including all established safety procedures, work instructions, guidelines and local laws/regulations and informing employees about hazardous materials and applicable precautions.► Scrutinized and processed monthly Invoices and bills submitted by Subcontractors as per PO terms and tracking the Vendor payments. ► Evaluated vendor’s delivery performance as per the Contract terms and maintained interpersonal relationships with high value vendors for long-term business needs. ► SAP ERP Management in placing Purchase order in-line with bid evaluations, Cost comparisons, and management approvals.

Tanda, Uttar Pradesh, India.

► As a Team member Executed 2X660 MW Turbine and its Auxiliaries by taking lead in Expediting the Material from Suppler workshops to Construction sites, timely feeding the required material to Erection team without any delay, Recording the Short supply material in advance and taking up with vendors for re-supply. ► Validation of Material take-off as per the BOQ received from engineering teams. In addition, Arranging the Quality inspections at Vendor shops prior to release for shipment.► Ensured and managed on time delivery of Engineering deliverables and material to meet contractual requirements and project schedule.► Expedited the availability of material at site in advance by co-ordination with equipment vendors, engineering team & the procurement / SCM► Played a Pivotal role along Project management heads, technical heads in Project review Meetings & KPI’s for addressing and closure Material issue and short supplies. ► Mandatory Spares management- Timely handover of Mandatory spare material to Customer and timely billing to maintain the revenue targets.

King Abdul Aziz Seaport- Dammam-Saudi Arabia

► Reviewed the customer requirements and dealt with number of Vendors in finalizing the Technical Quotations. ► Prepared Technical Submittals as per the Customer requirement and obtained the approvals for further initiating the Procurement process. ► Supported the Procurement Department in Techno-Commercial aspects with respect to the Saudi Aramco Standards and Customer requirements by providing the technical input & requirement to OEM’s and kick-off the finalized equipment with data sheets.► Planned and Scheduled (L2 Schedule) the erection and Commissioning activities of 50 MW Gas Turbine Captive Power Plant until handover.

Nellore Area, India

► Executed Pre-Assembly and Erection of Boiler Feed Pumps- Turbine Driven and Motor Driven, CEP’s for 2 units of 800 MW Turbine Island, Boiler Instrument Air and Service Air Piping.► Planning and scheduling for achieving daily, weekly, and monthly targets without compromising in Quality and Safety. Handing over Civil Foundations, which includes coordinates inspections with Total Station, Center Line Checks with Piano wire method, Elevation checks, Hold-down bolt pockets etc. ► Awarded a Quality trophy as team member of 2X800 MW Turbine Island for Significant achievements in Quality.► Trained by Topmost Experts in India Organized by L&T as a L0 Programme for all GET’s which included Study of Thermal Power Plant in depth with various Auxiliary equipment, Development of Interpersonal relationships, Business etiquettes, Development of Communication skills etc. ► Youngest Engineer to handle the Erection and Commissioning activities of Ball Mills (Coal Pulverizers) and Raw coal feeders for 660 MW Boiler. ► Undergone EHS Trainings- Incident Analysis, Scaffolding, Hand & Power Tools, PPE, Travel Health, Safety and Security, Occupational Noise for Potentially exposed Individuals, Construction Safety management.

Bilaspur Area, India

Erection and Commissioning of Boiler Equipment- BFP, Pulverizers, and Piping

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering, First Class With 67%

Activities and Societies: Robotics Workshops Organisation, Mobi-Botriks Workshop Participant in NIT TrichyStudied Mechanical Engineering.

Secondary School Certification, Schooling, First Class With 83.3%

Activities and Societies: Athletics- Shotput, Javelin throw, Long jumpSchooling at St' Anthony's EM High school