GAUTAM KUMAR
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned procurement leader with over 18 years of experience from Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt. Ltd. (PSU) is adept at crafting strategic procurement plans and leading cross-functional teams to exceed targets. Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and procurement management, managing cost savings. Renowned for resilience and team leadership, excelling in high-stakes environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER (CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT)
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, 1,950 MW Power Plant.
- Manage a team of four procurement professionals to achieve targets, provide guidance on negotiation techniques, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Crafted and executed procurement strategies for goods and services.
- Managed capex and opex procurement.
- Negotiated with suppliers for the best terms.
- Strong understanding of new vendor development processes, and ability to identify potential partners.
- Crafted and executed bespoke procurement strategies that were in lockstep with overarching project objectives.
- Managed capital expenditure procurement for key products such as transformers, generators, RO plants, generator rotors, gas turbines, MV switchgear, 400kV LA, CVT, CT, and other switchyard items, and cooling towers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical specifications for products and services.
- Administered contracts with meticulous attention to RFQ/RFP, tender documents detail, from drafting to negotiation, upholding stringent legal and regulatory compliance.
- Diligently monitored supplier performance, ensuring open lines of communication, and swift resolution of any issues.
DY. MANAGER (CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT)
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed the procurement for the department, including Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Civil, and Instrumentation.
- Manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Drove supplier engagement, ensuring robust qualification and selection, with an emphasis on quality, cost-efficiency, and punctuality.
- Masterfully negotiated contracts and service agreements, achieving 10-25% cost reductions, and enhancing project efficiency.
- Revolutionized procurement processes, significantly reducing lead times, and guaranteeing prompt material and service availability.
- Diligently oversaw project financials, delivering precise and timely expenditure reports to stakeholders.
- Conducted systematic supplier assessments to reinforce relationships, and promote ongoing performance enhancement.
- Led supplier selection for quality and cost.
- Negotiated contracts, saved 10% to 25%.
- Streamlined process, cut lead times by up to 30%.
ASST. MANAGER (C&M)
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2007 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Subsidiary of NTPC Ltd
- Manager contract of 20 million dollars with GE USA.
- Managed procurement for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for a state-of-the-art power plant and LNG terminal.
- Preparation of Tender Documents/Bid.
- Preparation of a commercial analysis for finding the L1 bidder.
- Generation of RFQ/RFP, vendor analysis.
- Handle OEM procurement.
- Experience in Foreign Procurement.
Engineer
THE INDURE PVT LTD
05.2006 - 11.2007
- Spearheaded instrumentation erection initiatives for cutting-edge thermal power plant projects, ensuring precision and operational excellence.
- Led instrument installation.
- Ensured safety compliance.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Material Management
IIMM
Ahmedabad01.2023
MBA - Finance & P&OM
Subharthi University
UP, India01.2022
B. Tech - Electronic & Instrument Engg.
SASTRA UNIVERSITY
TN, India01.2006
Skills
- Establish a Public Procurement System
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement Management
- Team Spirit
- Decision making
- Resilience
- Independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers
- Team Lead
- New Vendor Management
- Etender / GeM Portal
Timeline
MANAGER (CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT)
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd.
04.2016 - Current
DY. MANAGER (CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT)
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2016
ASST. MANAGER (C&M)
Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt Ltd.
11.2007 - 12.2007
Engineer
THE INDURE PVT LTD
05.2006 - 11.2007
Post Graduate Diploma - Material Management
IIMM
MBA - Finance & P&OM
Subharthi University
B. Tech - Electronic & Instrument Engg.
SASTRA UNIVERSITY
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