E. Uma Mageshwari

Global Roles: SCM Specialist for PGGA Sweden Unit (2023-on going )

SCM Specialist for PGGA Large Projects BU, Switzerland (2020-2022)

Tendering Sourcing Specialist in PGGA Large Projects BU, Switzerland (2017-2019)

Travel to Sweden, Switzerland to collaborate with the teams.

• Collaborated with tendering, and proposal management team on project sourcing activities during the bidding phases and Project and Engineering stakeholders during execution phase.
• Proficient in Managing Consortium partners, Vendors, Main Subcontractors, Subcontractors and projects in High-Risk nations.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the company while maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers over time and to drive cost reduction with vendor in a complex, high and mix/low volume projects.
• Continuously monitored market trends and industry developments to identify potential opportunities or challenges impacting the organization''s procurement activities, ensuring proactive measures were taken for effective risk management.
• Manage and enhance our supply chain resiliency. Develop and implement a Systematic Multisource Strategy including Alternate sourcing, Annual rate contracts etc.
• Adhere to SCM Process for risk mitigation, business continuity and operational strategies.
• Consistently evaluating vendor / Contractors' performance via Supplier Performance Evaluation tool to ensure adherence to predefined SLAs and supply of quality material & timely execution of order and analysis of level of services of contractor.
• Engage in Supplier Non-Conformity Resolution Process.
• Technical Expertise in handling commodities and services involved in EHV Substations, SCADA Systems etc, High and Medium Voltage Products associated IEDs etc.

Highlights:

• Achieved Cost Reduction of 10% of Spend Value in line with HUB target including Tender Cost Improvement and Cost Avoidance.
• Ensure 80% of spend on approved vendors, SPE performed for Key Spend Suppliers.
• Evaluated supplier proposals thoroughly based on quality, cost competitiveness, lead time commitments, reliability history assessment of financial stability.
• Sourcing Strategies framed based on Spend Report Analysis.
• Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
• Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers, leading to increased competition and better value propositions.
• Implemented category management plans to optimize procurement activities and reduce total costs of goods and services.
• Improved risk management practices by assessing supplier risk profiles and implementing robust mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Led cross-functional project teams in executing complex sourcing projects within tight deadlines, ensuring optimal results under pressure.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms for cost savings, leading to improved profit margins and reduced expenses.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop appropriate sourcing solutions accordingly.
• Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
• Managed vendor relationships effectively, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution for optimal partnership outcomes.
• Influenced organizational change towards a more strategic approach to procurement by demonstrating tangible value creation through innovative sourcing solutions.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
• Streamlined purchasing processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced administrative burden for the team.

• Roles: Assistant Manager, Projects Supply - EHV Substations (November 2010-April 2016)

Assistant Manager, Sales - Projects (May 2016-February 2017)

• Steered the design and managed procurement activities by offering detailed inputs to the design and procurement team (with suppliers offers) to enable them to work in line with the customer's requirement
• Monitored the project supply status and developing detailed work progress by adhering to the committed delivery schedules.
• Led quality adherence processes and monitored material quality received from vendors/suppliers and Ensured Company's Quality Objectives.
• Handled projects through the application of SAP software and enhanced margins by forecasting for revenue generation & collection targets.
• Created strategies for profitable business growth, manage value chain, MIS, preparation of Business plans/forecast, and provide support execution team.
• Handled Project cost control, planning, scheduling & contract administration and acted as a prime interface with customers & project participants, on all contractual matters.
• Monitored the project status & analyzed the critical issues, adopt risk & mitigation plan.
• Collaborated with customers, consultants, and various internal departments; managed claims and receivables Management, and vendor finalization with appropriate timelines/cost