Dynamic supply chain leader with a proven track record at Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd, achieving a 45% revenue increase. Expert in strategic sourcing and risk management, adept at negotiating contracts and optimizing procurement processes. Recognized for innovative solutions that drive cost reductions and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Torrent Green Energy Pvt Ltd (Torrent Power)
Suart
12.2023 - Current
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain the best value for goods and services from OEMs like Envision, Goldwind, Suzlon, Senvion, SANY, and SGRE.
Risk identification in contracts, mitigation, negotiation, legal vetting, and finalization.
Collaboration with cross-functional team leaders.
Supply chain management thru risk register in supplies & collaboration with OEMs for timely deliveries of WTG
Assisted in the preparation of bid packages by researching market prices, identifying potential sources, evaluating bids received, and recommending awards.
Evaluating OEMs based on LCOE, ensuring cost-effective selection of OEMs.
I represented Torrent at the Wind Energy Summit in Germany.
Resolved long-due issues of Elin Generators.
INR 1,000 M cost savings by strategic sourcing of WTG towers, optimizing payment terms.
Steel Sourcing is leading a team of 10 for the procurement of O&M spares, services, and electrical commodities.
Assistant General Manager (Supply Chain)
Servion Wind Technology Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2022 - 12.2023
Led strategic sourcing and tactical procurement for all electrical commodities in wind turbine generator manufacturing.
Negotiated and finalized framework supply agreements with suppliers, ensuring thorough legal vetting.
Identified global suppliers and established business associations and cost-effective supplies, thus optimizing costs by 8% for generators and converters.
Establishing business communication with leadership team of global and domestic suppliers
Managed end-to-end contracts for domestic and international suppliers to optimize procurement processes.
Sourced materials from Europe, China, and India while developing alternative supplier sources.
Mitigated risks by identifying potential delays and disruptions in the global supply chain.
JIT deliveries, optimzied payment terms, deliveries and managing working capital
Collaborated with engineering teams to develop indigenous sourcing solutions and achieve cost reductions.
Tracked total cost of ownership and implemented zero-based costing for all electrical commodities.
Scheduled electrical commodities in alignment with manufacturing plans and ensured timely purchase orders.
Communicated regularly with suppliers regarding product delivery timelines, pricing information.
Contract Manager (M1C)
L&T MHI Power Boilers Pvt Limited
11.2021 - 02.2022
KAM for contract management of 2x 600 MW THDC (Coal Based Power Plant)
Responsible for finalization of BBU with client, monthly billing, revenue management
SPOC for any contractual communication with client and change order management.
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Chief Manager (Supply Chain Management)
Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd
07.2017 - 08.2021
Received Game Changer Award from CEO for exceeding revenue target by 45%.
Preparation of Annual Operating Plan for entire value chain
Led disposal and monetization of closed unit assets at Vedanta Resource Plc to enhance top line.
Global sourcing of steel, aluminum, SS tapes, jelly, and optical fibers from the USA, Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Recognized by the CFO for successfully conducting the first online forward auction.
Risk identification in advance, and a mitigation plan ensuring cost-effective, timely deliveries.
Achieved over 98% uptime for RM, spares, and consumables, acknowledged in all-hands meeting.
Explored new indigenous vendor for Aluminum Tapes, reducing costs by 16%.
Developed relationships with global vendors of optic fibers, decreasing costs by 12% through long-term contracts.
Directed strategic sourcing and procurement of raw materials for annual spend exceeding INR 12,000 million.
Executed complete Procure to Pay cycle, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract awards.
Manager – Project & Contract Management
L&T MHPS Boilers Pvt Limited
09.2015 - 07.2017
Implemented ENFA digitalization & designing of complex approval matrix as per SOA.
Implemented e-auctions for competition & automated process for bulk commodities
Received company wide recognition in company “all-hands” meeting from Chief Project Director for successfully claiming and realization of INR 50 million change order issued from client for “extra scope of work and overstay compensation”.
Responsible for managing all facets of contract administration, procurement, alliances, global sourcing, and project management for 2x 660 MW Malwa -Thermal Power Project.
Supplier engagement - executed “high sea sale agreement” with clients for imported consignments, handled post order approvals for Billing Breakup Unit (BBU), supplier approvals, inspections, insurance, payments realization.
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Manager – Procurement & Contract Management
Reliance Industries Limited
09.2014 - 09.2015
Successfully owned and executed pre & post-bid processes for world biggest petrochemical project.
Implemented ENFA digitalization & designing of complex approval matrix as per SOA.
Appreciated by P&C Head for fastest ever liquidation of open PR in a month
Responsible for timely conversion of PR to PO and ensuring all services and supplies are delivered in time.
Conducted pre-bid meetings & scope finalization, techno-commercial evaluation of bids, zero-based costing, vendor negotiations & ordering of value INR 3,500 million for services and plant procurement- packages handled – Transmission Line, Switchyard, Distribution Transformers, Cable laying
Responsible for validation of extra scope of work claims, followed by internal costing, settlement of claims with vendors/suppliers and contract closure.
Successfully owned and executed Pre and Post-bid processes for world biggest petrochemical project (j3 based out of Jamnagar) for Reliance Industries Limited.
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Manager - Contracts and Commercial
Reliance Infrastructure Limited
07.2008 - 08.2014
Improved revenue realization over 10% by revising BBU in chronology of supplies (75%), service (10%), advance (10%), PBG (5%).
Received appreciation form chief project director for sourcing of sub-station packages with 10% less budget.
Timely conclusion and realization of insurance claims of fire incidents, thefts, and transit damage.
Conducted complete RFP, RFQ, PQR activities, techno commercial bid evaluation report & analysis based on landed price for super critical and mega thermal (2x250 MW Parichha, 2 x 660 MW Raghunathpur) and combined cycle gas power plant (2400 MW Samalkot), packages handled- bus duct, sub-station, generator transformer, step up transformer, battery bank & charger, electrical & instrumentation cable, SCADA
Procurement and with GE (USA) for all aspects of engineering, quality, vibration testing, dispatch, import & inland logistics.
Responsible for end-to-end procurement of substation packages from Area T&D.
Finalized and settled, out of scope work and overstay claim of vendors.
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Engineer Associate – Meter Management Group
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd
05.2004 - 04.2006
Delivered on the BSES flagship program to replace electromechanical meters with electronic meters for domestic, commercial& industrial customers in south division in record time and with 100% compliance.
Revamping & up gradation of existing substations with latest technologies.
Procurement of sub-station accessories like package type transformers, circuit breakers, transmission lines, step up and step-down transformers on TCO basis.
Imported packed type transformers from France, Korea.
Identification areas prone to electricity theft & conducting raids in collaboration with enforcement team.
Implementation of energy metering at DT level for proper energy accounting under APDRP.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
KMPG
01.2018
MBA - Power Management
NPTI (National Power Training Institute)
Faridabad
01.2008
Certification in Operations & Maintenance of T&D System -
NPTI
Bangalore
09.2006
B.E. - Electrical Engg.
BIT
Bhilai
01.2003
Skills
Risk management and global supply chain
Procurement and contract negotiation
Strategic sourcing
Supplier evaluation
Project management
Inventory management
Risk assessment
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Torrent Green Energy Pvt Ltd (Torrent Power)
12.2023 - Current
Assistant General Manager (Supply Chain)
Servion Wind Technology Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 12.2023
Contract Manager (M1C)
L&T MHI Power Boilers Pvt Limited
11.2021 - 02.2022
Chief Manager (Supply Chain Management)
Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd
07.2017 - 08.2021
Manager – Project & Contract Management
L&T MHPS Boilers Pvt Limited
09.2015 - 07.2017
Manager – Procurement & Contract Management
Reliance Industries Limited
09.2014 - 09.2015
Manager - Contracts and Commercial
Reliance Infrastructure Limited
07.2008 - 08.2014
Engineer Associate – Meter Management Group
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd
05.2004 - 04.2006
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
KMPG
MBA - Power Management
NPTI (National Power Training Institute)
Certification in Operations & Maintenance of T&D System -