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Education
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Akhilesh Kumar

Akhilesh Kumar

Bettiah,BR

Summary

  • Mechanical engineering professional with comprehensive experience in project management and strategic Procurement.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality results, maintaining standards, and driving project success. Known for effective communication, leadership, and focus on achieving operational excellence.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
  • Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
  • Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Head and Project Manager

Ambuja Cements Ltd
07.2024 - Current


  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
  • Oversees procurement of materials and services, ensuring compliance with project budgets and specifications.
  • Cooperate with contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality control measures.
  • Monitor and track project progress, identify and mitigate any issues or risks that may arise.
  • Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop appropriate sourcing strategies based on demand forecasts.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Analyzed inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.


Procurement Head

ACC Cement
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for all operational procurement activities like Packing Bags and Operational & Strategic Procurement for MRO, Capex and Services for plant (Including all the departments like Mines/Mechanical/Electrical & Instrumentation/Power Plant /Production/Other support functions)
  • Identifying needs & implementing strategies for cost effective and timely purchase of material and Services.
  • Monitoring the performance of Suppliers and ensuring strict adherence & compliance to schedule.
  • Driving Strict adherence to internal policies and external legislation. Ensuring adherence to OH&S, Contractor Safety management and sustainability policies for Sourcing
  • Managing effective & efficient costing system resulting in cost reduction, business process and procedures for improving performances.
  • Tracking & Maintaining inventory levels in the stores ; managing the inventory levels thereby ensuring optimum use of inventory.
  • Documentation / MIS Reporting / Spend Analysis.

In Charge Spares and Services

Ambuja Cements Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2023
  • Project Procurment (WHRS-18MW and Kiln line-3 projects having clinker production capacity 3.2 MTPA)
  • Managing, MRO, Capex & Services Procurement having yearly spent of more than INR 100 Cr
  • Holding techno-commercial discussions with suppliers and finalization contracts with TCO consideration.
  • Vendor evaluation and vendor rationalization.
  • Establishing and supervised production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventory, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affects schedules.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Section Head( Mechanical)

Ambuja Cements Ltd
07.2013 - 11.2020
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently meeting or surpassing goals in areas such as safety, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of operational data to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions.

Education

B.Tech( Mechanical) -

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur, India
05-2013

Skills

  • Scheduling and planning
  • Spend analysis
  • Cost control
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Selected in Year-2024, for Young leadership Programme at IIM,Udaipur by Adani Group.
  • Got best achiever's award in Year 2023( East Cluster) for reducing OCR and achieving saving approx 30 lakh/annum in Bhatapara Plant
  • Consistent performer award in Year-2021
  • Best team lead award in Year-2019 for reducing SACC ever lowest in Maratha Cement( Integrated Cement Plant)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Additional Information

IT Skills

  • SAP MM, PS and PM Module
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point etc.


Notice Period: 2 Months

Timeline

Procurement Head and Project Manager

Ambuja Cements Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Procurement Head

ACC Cement
11.2023 - 06.2024

In Charge Spares and Services

Ambuja Cements Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2023

Section Head( Mechanical)

Ambuja Cements Ltd
07.2013 - 11.2020

B.Tech( Mechanical) -

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

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