PHANI KUMAR ERRABOYANA
Chennai
Summary
- Results-oriented professional with a strong dedication to personal and career growth. Seeking a stimulating environment at a reputable organization to further develop skills and contribute to organizational success.
- Results-driven E&I Procurement Engineer with 13.8+ years of experience in sourcing electrical and instrumentation materials for Water Treatment Plants, Power, Energy, Sugar, and construction sectors. Expertise in procurement process management, contract negotiation, and supply chain optimization for significant cost savings. Collaborative approach ensures compliance with technical specifications and industry standards while building strong relationships with global suppliers for timely delivery of high-quality components. Committed to driving procurement excellence and contributing to the success of large-scale projects through efficient sourcing strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer – Procurement EPC
M/s. VATECH WABAG LIMITED
Chennai
09.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end procurement cycles using proficiently the computerized system IFS ERP.
- Oversaw procurement of electrical and instrumentation materials for Water Treatment Plants (WTP, STP, ETP, and Desalination Plants), managing inspections and quality assurance.
- Effectively managed vendor partnerships by overseeing the development of new vendor relationships, negotiating favorable pricing terms, tracking purchase orders (POs) to facilitate timely material delivery, and coordinating payment processing activities.
- Engage in technical discussions with vendors for equipment like transformers, DG sets, MV & LV motors, PLC panels, field instruments, HT panels, LV & MV VFD panels, MCC & PCC panels, electrical/instrumentation cables, UPS, battery, battery chargers, Earthing & Lightning, and Plant lighting.
- Analyze vendor performance, monitor price variances, and handle all purchase-related responsibilities.
- Ensured adherence to timelines and maintained quality control in procurement process through continuous vendor follow-ups.
- Ensured quality and quantity of purchased materials met site specifications and requirements.
- Produced various procurement reports for management, highlighting purchasing trends, vendor performance, and cost management.
Assistant Manager – Procurement
M/s. FIVESCAIL-KCP LIMITED
Chennai
01.2011 - 08.2023
- Utilized SAP for fully computerized procurement processes across electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical materials.
- Successfully coordinated the sourcing and acquisition of various materials such as instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical components. Maintained detailed records to uphold compliance and quality assurance.
- Vendor Management involving the development of new vendors, negotiation of pricing terms, issuance of purchase orders (POs), supervision of material delivery, and administration of payment procedures for effective vendor coordination.
- Facilitated technical discussions with vendors regarding a wide range of equipment such as PLC panels control logic systems field instruments and P&ID freezing VFD MCC and PCC panels pumps gearboxes and manual valves motors electrical/instrumentation cables mechanical equipment air compressors insulation with aluminum cladding.
- Managed all purchase-related responsibilities, including conducting stock verification, analyzing vendor performance, and reviewing price variances.
- Reconcile vendor statements to ensure accurate financial records and address any discrepancies.
- Implemented procurement strategies, assessed vendor performance, and sourced alternate materials. Ensured documentation compliance with quality systems while implementing efficient inventory control measures.
- Continuously follow up with vendors to track timelines and ensure high quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Ensure that materials delivered to the site meet both quality and quantity requirements as per project specifications.
- Generate various procurement-related reports as required by management, providing insights into purchasing trends, vendor performance, and financial analysis.
Instrumentation Engineer
ITC Paper Boards & Specialty Papers Division
Bhadrachalam
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Handled project, learned and maintained Soda Recovery Plant including Evaporators, Recovery Boiler, Lime Kiln & Caustizating Plant, Coal Fired Boiler, DM Plant, Green Boiler, PG Plant and TG Plant
- Attended monthly grooming sessions with the team for better project management.
- Implemented effective solutions to rectify issues in various plant sites
- Evaluated the condition of DCS, PLC panels, and Field Instruments through internal inspections
- Calibrated diverse types of Field Instruments precisely and configured controllers accordingly, while also efficiently troubleshooting the problems
- Participated in project review meetings for Green Boiler
- Performed erection and commissioning of green boiler.
Education
X Standard -
Bhadrachalam Public School, CBSE
Bhadrachalam, India01.2003
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr. Paul Raj Engineering Collage, JNTU (Hyderabad)
Bhadrachalam, India04-2009
H.S.C - MPC
Vijaya Junior Collage, State Board
Machalipatnam, India03-2005
Skills
- Materials Management
- Vendor Development
- Sourcing / Procurement
- Exports & Imports
- Supply chain Management
- Negotiation Skills
- MIS reports from SAP
- Certified ISO Internal Auditor
- ERP software SAP MM
- IBM Lotus
- Basics of C
- IFS 11
- Office 365
- MS-Office 2010 & 2013
- Windows 7,8, 10 & 11
Accomplishments
- Commissioned and handled over 3 projects and exposed to several industrial applications
- Prepared and presented several technical reviews on industrial equipment’s
- Gained knowledge on PLC, DCS, controllers, sensors, analyzers, transmitters, Panel instruments etc.
- Involved in TPM & DMT related activities.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: RAJESWARA RAO
- Date of Birth: 02/01/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Principal Engineer – Procurement EPC
M/s. VATECH WABAG LIMITED
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager – Procurement
M/s. FIVESCAIL-KCP LIMITED
01.2011 - 08.2023
Instrumentation Engineer
ITC Paper Boards & Specialty Papers Division
11.2009 - 10.2010
X Standard -
Bhadrachalam Public School, CBSE
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr. Paul Raj Engineering Collage, JNTU (Hyderabad)
H.S.C - MPC
Vijaya Junior Collage, State Board
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