Abhishek Singh Chauhan
Procurement Manager
Greater Noida
Summary
Methodical Procurement Manager with background overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager Global Services
Nokia
12.2021 - Current
- Managing Services category for Nokia CNS Services Global category, which include R&D Services & Global delivery center's in India and Europe
- Responsible for all R&D services for CNS, which includes Core Network, Business Application unit and Wing Digital hub.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed Category strategy for Nokia CNS Services team.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance to Supplier Portfolio, Procurement Process, SOX and other statutory requirements within own Category
- Leading purchasing and supply management activities and resources for multiple areas of spend within Category Group.
- Working with other organizations to ensure that the service meets pre-determined quality, technology, supply and cost criteria.
- Providing overall guidance of supplier activities and stakeholder engagement, plus creation or contribution to Nokia wide supplier specific Procurement strategies.
Procurement Manager
Nokia
Noida
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Global sourcing of services for category – Test & Manufacturing Equipment and Postal & Non Business Logistics Services.
- Close co-ordination with Global Category Manager's & Nokia Business for implementation of sourcing strategy. Interface between Business, Supplier, Strategy.
- First point of contact for all category related sourcing activities in MEA, LAT & NAM region
- Negotiation through E-Auctions & other techniques, RFP through Ariba / I-Buy & other tools, my-order, SRM
- Supports and coaches other team members in complex issues and topics related to procurement tool like APPTUS, ARIBA S2C etc.
- I-buy SPOC for TME, supporting team with issues related to I-buy and co-ordination with enablement team for roll-out of Procurement operation desk
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
HWSD - SCM Buyer
Nokia
Noida
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Single point of contact for all Continuous Improvement program in HWS Buying Team
- Mentoring team in Six Sigma quality project's,
- Create (directly or indirectly) Purchase & repair orders, track and monitoring the delivery..
- Spare Part order creation & ensure timely delivery to achieve material availability KPI.
- Communicate priorities to Spare & repair suppliers, ensuring internal & external requirements are met
- Provide Spare & repair supplier activity and performance reports to HWS internal teams (HWS customer support teams, HWS Supply Chain Managers, HWS Inventory Planning Manager.
HWSD - SCM Buyer
Nokia
Noida
07.2011 - 12.2014
- PR conversion into supplier orders within defined SLA
- Vendor performance monitoring in own area & taking correcting actions for achieving Vendor performance KPI’s
- E2E spare buying & repairing services buying responsible for own Vendors (from demand to vendor payment)
- Material delivery from Suppliers & Repairing vendors as per the contract against Orders
- Implement new ideas & initiative for improvement of vendor performance, material availability & cost reductions after taking approval from COA & different business teams (Refurbishment project, Etc.)
Senior Analyst
Corbus
Noida
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Worked for Clients Cairn Energy, GE & Tesco.
- Prepare technical queries to vendors, closing of commercial queries, follow-up with vendors and preparation of Commercial BID Evaluation based on project requirement.
- Preparation of Bid Packages, Issue of bid requests, Co-ordination for bidder’s queries & received bids.
- Issuance of Tender document to suppliers / contractors, Bid Evaluation, Negotiation and preparation of Award Recommendation.
- Improved sourcing from LCCS for enhanced benefits
- Evaluation the offers received from vendors with interface of Engineering.
- Placement of Purchase Orders to the deserved vendors after further negotiations for price and delivery
Executive - Finished Good Purchase
Mirc Electronics (ONIDA)
Noida
12.2007 - 01.2008
- The Job Profile includes Managing Sub-Contractors all across INDIA and to Co-ordination with P.P.C. & Sales Team.
- Planning & Purchasing of Raw materials to meet fortnightly plan. Releasing schedule to vendors, analysis of safety stock and inventory monitoring.
- Handling production in Co-makers and releasing of schedule to vendors as per production plan.
- Managing the Supply Chain for Spare Parts Division for Electrical & Mechanical Parts, within lead time of four Days.
Purchase Engineer
LG Electronics
Greater Noida
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Liaised with vendors and suppliers on delivery schedule to achieve on-time delivery of final product.
- Managed vendors and suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance and schedule.
- Negotiated lead-time, cost and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
- Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
Education
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
UP Technical University
PG Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis (SCDL)
Certification - Six Sigma Green Belt
Indian Statistical Institute
Skills
Contract Management
undefinedTimeline
Category Manager Global Services
Nokia
12.2021 - Current
Procurement Manager
Nokia
02.2018 - 12.2021
HWSD - SCM Buyer
Nokia
12.2014 - 01.2018
HWSD - SCM Buyer
Nokia
07.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Analyst
Corbus
06.2008 - 07.2011
Executive - Finished Good Purchase
Mirc Electronics (ONIDA)
12.2007 - 01.2008
Purchase Engineer
LG Electronics
06.2007 - 12.2007
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
UP Technical University
PG Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis (SCDL)
Certification - Six Sigma Green Belt
Indian Statistical Institute
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