Apurva MUDGAL

This combination of technical expertise in civil engineering and skills in strategic resourcing is valuable for roles involving project management, construction management, infrastructure development, and consultancy in the civil engineering sector.

• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
• Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
• Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
• Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
• Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
• Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
• Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.

Senior Civil Engineer (Feb-2022- Nov-2023)

Vishvaraj Environment Pvt Ltd. (Nagpur)

} Responsible and involved in Procurement process of Civil packages, Mechanical packages, Service Contracts, different tools & tackles, Pipes & fittings, Equipment’s & its hiring contracts, etc. for Water Projects (STP & WTP).

} Aggressively involved in Procurement processes like Vendor identification & pre-qualifications, Selection of Potential bidders, RFP/RFQ, Bid evaluations, Technical & Commercial discussions/negotiation with vendors, obtaining approvals as per DoA, Order creation and ensuring its successful & timely execution, Risk & Cost management, post order payment commitments, Commercial closures of all orders, etc.

} Functional User of SAP S4 HANA for creating Orders, generating different MIS reports like Open Orders, Open PR, Credit Balances of vendors, PR to GRN report.

} Assistance to Business Development team for new Project bidding, Cost Analysis, Cost optimization, etc.

} Maintaining and Monitoring the Project Budget throughout the Project execution through WBS and MS Projects along with timely escalations for necessary Budget supplements wherever required.

} Project planning using MS Projects and its monitoring for timely procurement.

} Preparing Budget for the Projects and allocating it through WBS.

} Involved in commercial negotiations of existing sales agreements to achieve cost optimization, cost savings, etc.

} Preparation and maintaining MIS for Stock / Inventory for Project,

• Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
• Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
• Reviewed applicant information, employment applications and references to verify qualifications.
• Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
• Utilized and implemented cost-effective recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified and diverse candidates.
• Used sophisticated applicant tracking systems to follow applicants from selection phase through on-boarding.
• Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.
• Managed and coordinated communications with candidates during interview and hiring process.
• Monitored labor markets and conducted market intelligence to optimize savings and run rate.
• Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.