Thanaraj S Email & Phone Number

Highly skilled procurement professional with 23 years of experience in Projects, Services & Contracts, CAPEX, Raw materials, and MRO Procurement. A proven track record of driving cost optimizations and achieving significant spend reduction. Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance.Core Competencies:- Supplier and Category Management- Supply Chain Strategy- Negotiation- Material Management- Spend Management- Contract Management- Vendor Development- Audit & Compliance- Inventory Management System- Digitalization- New Systems DevelopmentWork Experience:- Head Commercial- Refinery Growth Projects – Vedanta Ltd, Odisha (Since Oct’20)- Category Lead Services & Contracts – Procurement, Sterlite Copper, TN (Apr’ 15 to Oct’ 20)- Buyer – MRO Spares, Sterlite Copper, TN (Apr‘ 12 to Mar’ 15)- Procurement Officer, Sterlite Copper, Silvassa (Apr’ 08 to Mar’ 12)Key Achievements:- Finalized 4300 Cr worth of contracts within budget for Growth Project.- Achieved 16% spend reduction through consolidated performance-based O&M contracts.- Successfully re-negotiated long-term contracts for 12% spend reduction.- Conducted successful forward e-auction for asset sale of the MALCO plant.Education:- MBA (Material & Operation Management) in 2008 from NIBM, Chennai (64.5%)- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) in 1997 from MS University, Tamil Nadu (74.1%)- 12th Standard in 1994 from Central Higher Secondary School, Tamil Nadu (70.3%)Behavioral Skills:- Quick decision-maker under pressure, taking accountability for success and failure.- Exceptional problem-solving in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.Functional Skills:- Effective leadership, communication, team building, contracting, and commercial expertise.- Positive attitude, high energy, and pro-active approach.- Strong team player, motivating and guiding team members for maximum productivity.

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  National Institute Of Business Management (Nibm) Global

  Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management