Ashwini Powar
Mumbai
Summary
Detail-oriented purchasing officer with 10+ years of Domain experience in Inventory Management and Material Management and 3 year of experience in Purchasing, Sourcing of Capex, Opex and MRO procurement in Mining and Cement Industry Sector. currently driving strategic sourcing initiatives at Ultratech Cement Limited (HO). A post Graduate degree in Science and pursuing PGDM in Supply Chain Management. Possess excellent time management, interpersonal skills with acquired knowledge of all types of technical, non-technical procurement functions through SAP, VendX. I specialize in managing complex procurement functions, including Kiln shells, HRCS materials, Cooler spares, Burner spares, Crusher spares OEM spares, and imported MRO items Now looking forward to a making a significant contribution in an ambitious and exciting company that offers a genuine opportunity for progression.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
UltraTech Cement Ltd-CPC HO
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
- Procurement of Capex Items Kiln shells, MRO spares for Kiln, HRCS spares, Cooler spares, Burner spares, Crusher spares of Coal Mill, and Raw Mill.
- Managing import procurement of critical spares, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
- Leveraging SAP and VendX for end-to-end procurement processes.
- Procurement of Castables required for Kiln Shell
Officer-Marketing
Vedanta Limited
GOA
06.2010 - 03.2021
- Worked as Lead Marketing and Export documentation of Export sale- Coke, slage and Pig iron
- Preparation of LC draft and PI as per contract and getting the LC confirmed by bank
- Co-ordinate with Logistic for Filing Shipping Bill.
- Preparation of Export Document draft as per confirmed LC condition
- Appointing Sampler at Load port and Discharge Port as per contract
- Negotiation of Export documentation upon Vessel sailing
- Timely submission of Export Document in Bank.
- SAP Function: Customer master change, New code creation, Sales Order creation and Invoice Booking for Export, Purchase request creation.
Officer: Commercial Department - Lead Buyer – Spares. HEMM
Vedanta Limited
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked as Lead Buyer – Spares. of HEMM
- Entire P2P process of Spares and consumables of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery
- Researching potential vendors
- Comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers
- Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing
- Conversion of average PR to PO as per Set KPI
- Establishing VMI for HEMM at site.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Conversion of OEM to OCM to achieve Saving based on User acceptance and without hampering the quality performance.
Associate Store/Purchase – Inventory Management
Vedanta Limited
07.2010 - 10.2018
- Implement Business Goal and Manage all Aspects of Stores Activity
- Purchase order creation
- Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals of the stock.
- Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and racks, recommending improvements.
- Handle all Purchases and receipt by Dealing with vendor for supply of material on time
- SAP entry of Stores Dept
- Maintains inventory by conducting monthly Physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data
- Legal Compliance
- IMS Documentation/Served as Internal Auditor
- MIS Reporting Monthly/Yearly
- Successful implantation of Spares Accountability in SAP-Special Project in Karnataka unit.
- Successful Implementation of 5-S in Department and achieving Award consistently for 3 years as best department in unit.
- Savings of 35% on Total spend on HEMM spares through OEM to OCM conversion.
- Savings of Overhauling aggregates by outsourcing to OCM vendor.
Education
PGDM - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis
Pune12-2025
SAP MM Module Certification Course -
TechVidhya
Online11.2022
MSc - Chemistry
Shimoga University
Karnataka03.2012
BSc - Chemistry
Goa University
GOA06.2010
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing and procurement
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Vendor management
- Inventory and material management
- Effective communication
- Accounting principles and adaptability
- Spend analysis
Timeline
Buyer
UltraTech Cement Ltd-CPC HO
01.2023 - Current
Officer: Commercial Department - Lead Buyer – Spares. HEMM
Vedanta Limited
11.2019 - 12.2020
Associate Store/Purchase – Inventory Management
Vedanta Limited
07.2010 - 10.2018
Officer-Marketing
Vedanta Limited
06.2010 - 03.2021
PGDM - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis
SAP MM Module Certification Course -
TechVidhya
MSc - Chemistry
Shimoga University
BSc - Chemistry
Goa University