I help organizations to meet and exceed their Supply Chain and Asset Management objectives. My career accomplishments demonstrate expertise in Strategic Sourcing, Maintenance Planning, Project Management, scope preparation, needs analysis, vendor and supplier relations, contract negotiation, cost reduction, and team leadership to facilitate improved financial performance, asset reliability and overall profitability. With experience in both domestic and international procurement, maintenance planning, reliability maintenance, my additional skills in effective communication, problem solving, and relationship management allow me to excel in driving successful annual shutdowns and project executions and ensuring achievement of corporate objectives. As an experienced and highly skilled professional with 15+ years of experience in executing maintenance and sourcing opportunities, I am confident that I will significantly contribute to the objectives of any high-growth organization as a Maintenance, Program Management and/or Procurement Coordinate. I am an expert in spearheading all aspects of maintenance planning and supply chain management, including procurement / sourcing, inventory management, staff training, and MRF spend forecasting.Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work – I am always interested in making new professional acquaintances.
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Purchasing ManagerValbruna Asw Nov 2022 - Present -
Senior Maintenance PlannerBirla Carbon Jun 2022 - Oct 2022Mumbai, In• Responsible for the planning and scheduling of mechanical maintenance crewing in a unionized carbon black facility with a focus on safety.• Work with counterparts in the process engineering group, outside consultants, and equipment operators to build and implement reliability centered maintenance program. • Monitor the monthly maintenance spending to ensure that the division is working within it budget by coordinating between finance, accounting, and operations. -
Maintenance PlannerArcelormittal Produits Longs Canada Aug 2017 - May 2022Contrecoeur, Québec, CaAs a Maintenance Planner I analyze work orders and production schedule to plan critical equipment's downtime for preventative maintenance, repairs, and CAPEX related projects. I also review and evaluate completed work orders to optimize equipment life cycle and schedule any proactive parts replacements. Proficient in CMMS software (SAP MM). Prepare and issue job scope, procure OEM parts, review drawings, organize job kits for scheduled work orders and projects to increase the wrench time. Train work force to utilize CMMS software effectively. Formulate and track metrics to statistically reflect department performance. Coordinate various sub-contractors. Supervise maintenance millwrights. Schedule and track facility non-hazardous waste disposal. Related -
Sourcing ManagerArcelormittal Usa Oct 2014 - Jul 2017Cleveland, Oh, UsAs a Sourcing Manager, MRO at Arcelormittal USA, I handled the tendering process in order to ensure the short listing of the best offers in terms of quality and availability. I maximized the purchasing performance by leading the final negotiations for securing optimized contracts. I performed vendor evaluations and complied reports for management decision-making process.Skills Learned in the job: Tendering Processes, Quality Compliance, Purchasing Strategies, Multi-tasking and Time Management, Collaboration and Communication, Vendor Relationship Management, Workflow Strategies, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).Following are the highlights of the value I brought to Arcelormittal USA:* Achieved excellent results; attained cost saving of $2M in 2015-2016 by leveraging consolidated procurement volume and facilitating TCO initiatives inclusive of product substitution and standardization.* Secured more than $300K of savings on an annual basis by successfully introducing new products into the Corporate Travel program; international consolidator airfare and real time fare adjustment. -
Procurement ManagerArcelormittal Ottawa Jul 2012 - Sep 2014As a Procurement Manager at Arcelormittal Ottawa (also known as Bakermet), I supervised sourcing activities carried on by the purchasing agents on day-to-day basis. I negotiated and finalized complex contracts with suppliers and identified cost saving opportunities, while entering into new partnerships with strategic partners. I analysed supply market and explored new and economical suppliers by reviewing the supplier’s financial conditions, technical competence, and facilities and production techniques to ensure continuous supply. I introduced and monitored KPIs related to operations, procurement, and staff performance resulted in achieving high performance and timely delivery of given business targets.Following are the highlights of the value I brought to Arcelormittal Ottawa:* Optimally utilized all the available resources for successful management of an annual budget of CAD $5M on sourcing of MRO supplies, industrial services. * Optimized procurement of low cost scrap metal and periodically analyzed feed-stock intake from key Industrial Accounts, Scrap Dealers, Auto Wreckers to promptly pinpoint noticeable variances. * Led safety inspections, periodic audits, and implementation of corrective actions and improvement plans, while acting as the Management Representative of AMO's Joint Health & Safety committee (JHSC).
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Sourcing Leader, Raw MaterialsArcelor Mittal Usa Dec 2010 - Jun 2012As a Sourcing Leader, Raw Materials at Arcelormittal USA, I handled the tendering process in order to ensure the short listing of the best offers in terms of quality and availability. I maximized the purchasing performance by leading the final negotiations for securing optimized contracts. I performed vendor evaluations and complied reports for management decision-making process.Skills Learned in the job: Tendering Processes, Quality Compliance, Purchasing Strategies, Multi-tasking and Time Management, Collaboration and Communication, Vendor Relationship Management, Workflow Strategies, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).Following are the highlights of the value I brought to Arcelormittal USA:* Managed an annual spend of $100M while sourcing, negotiating, and managing individual spot orders to multi-year contracts for commodity basket that included - Lime, Magnesium, Slag Conditioners, and Electrodes.* Managed supply base of 50+ critical suppliers to ensure prompt availability of above-listed raw materials, which are essentially required for continuous iron and steel production across AMUSA sites.* Realized cost savings of $1.5 million in 2011 by replacing the supply source for flux stone at one of AM USA facilities, and by negotiating lower price for Magnesium reagent 90/10 for all facilities.* Screened prospective vendors based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) guidelines and then presented them to operations for conducting trials to promote substitution and mitigate any supply risks.
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Procurement Specialist - Raw MaterialsArcelormittal Usa Sep 2008 - Dec 2010Cleveland, Oh, Us* Issued and administered timely purchase/blanket order releases for all spot-purchased and long-term contracted materials like Metallurgical Coal, Furnace Coke, Bauxite, and Scrap for iron and steel making operations. * Purchased a wide variety of commodities during 24 months in the buyer role developing relationships with internal customers and vendors, trouble shooting delivery related challenges and working to meet plant expectations.* Saved $750K on clean-up of unused raw materials inventories through creative use of auction tools. -
Business Analyst, Procurement & Supply ChainArcelor Mittal Usa Nov 2006 - Aug 2008* Achieved annual savings of $237K on a $12M contract by analyzing bids at the manufacturer and category level to highlight areas of opportunity for negotiation.* Assisted solid fuels, and metallic purchasing team in selling any excess carbon material, and internally generated reverts worth $50M by soliciting bids and compiling the information received.
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Business AnalystSacc Nov 2005 - Oct 2006 -
Summer InternPoten & Partners May 2005 - Jun 2005New York, Ny, Us -
Business AssociateCognizant Apr 2004 - Jul 2004Teaneck, New Jersey, Us -
Sales And Research ExecutiveArden Systems Kk Nov 2002 - Mar 2004
Visaal Vardhan Education Details
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Purdue University Daniels School Of BusinessMba -
Valparaiso UniversityInternational Business -
Symbiosis Institute Of Computer Studies And Research (Sicsr)Computer Management -
Brihan Maharastra College Of Commerce (Bmcc)Accounting
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Visaal Vardhan works for Valbruna Asw
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Visaal Vardhan's current role is Purchasing Manager at Valbruna ASW.
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Visaal Vardhan attended Purdue University Daniels School Of Business, Valparaiso University, Symbiosis Institute Of Computer Studies And Research (Sicsr), Brihan Maharastra College Of Commerce (Bmcc).
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