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INDRANIL GUHA

BENGALURU

Summary

Skilled procurement manager with solid experience at the senior managerial level and supply chain management field. Wide and varied experience in Global Sourcing / Imports, CAPEX / Project Purchase, Vendor Development, Inventory Management and Contract Management. Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Proficient with various inventory management and vendor management strategies. Background in providing excellent service for large corporations that encounter detailed and ever-fluctuating purchasing needs. Extremely detail-oriented, with a positive, upbeat personality. Methodical General Manager (Materials Management) with background overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager (Materials Management)

Steel Authority of India Limited
08.2018 - 07.2023
  • Finalized 2000+ contracts / purchase orders having annual value of about Rs. 1000 crores.
  • Finalized 500+ Import cases annually.
  • Finalized 50+ CAPEX cases annually.
  • Cost Saving of about Rs100 crores through negotiation and new vendor development.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce lead time .
  • Communicate with prospective vendors to determine terms and availability.
  • Devise purchasing instructions and policies and ensure proper procedure from both company and vendors.
  • Prepare monthly reports .
  • Work with other staff members to resolve issues with contracts and supplies.
  • Maintain thorough records of orders and develop and implement organizational policies for the department.
  • Manage the budget for purchasing department.
  • Create specifications for the delivery of new products.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Negotiated price with vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Dy. General Manager (MM-Marketing)

Steel Authority of India Limited
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Marketing of Secondary items, idle assets and by-products of steel plant.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with over 200 customers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
  • Prioritized important customers by reviewing logistics and handling shortages, delivery schedules .


Dy. General Manager (Materials Management)

Steel Authority of India Limited
01.2013 - 11.2017
  • Head of Materials Management of Gua Ore Mines overseeing Purchase, Stores and Sales with employee strength of 40.
  • Implemented various strategies of Inventory Management.
  • Implemented online procurement strategies in mines

Dy.Manager to Asstt. General Manager (MM)

Steel Authority of India Limited
12.1996 - 12.2012

* Procurement of all high valued items required by mines of SAIL with annual value of 100 crores which included several Project Purchase cases, centralized purchase cases.

* Implementation of Reverse Auction in 2002 and Forward Auction in 2005.

* Vendor development and registration.

Asst.Manager (Maintenance)

Steel Authority of India Limited
07.1991 - 11.1996

* Establised Material Planning Division.

* Streamlined material procurement in mines.

* Maintenance of Heavy Earthmoving Equipments, vehicles and ore handling plant.

Asst. Engineer

Kolkata Port Trust
01.1986 - 06.1991

Port operation and maintenance

Education

Online Course - Supply Chain Analytics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MITx
03.2022

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - General Management, Finance, Systems

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Kolkata
05.2002

ICWA(Final) - Finance, Costing, Budget And Managerial Accounting

Institute of Cost And Works Accountants
Kolkata, India
03.1996

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur
Durgapur
05.1985

Skills

  • Cost assessment
  • SOP development
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Strategic planning
  • Bid coordination
  • Budget management
  • Communication
  • Time management

Profession Relevant Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of purchase and contracts
  • Skilled in SAP SRM, MS Excel, Powerpoint
  • Detail-oriented for accurate filing and recordkeeping
  • Ability to effectively analyze data
  • Background in training personnel and new hires
  • Negotiation skills for purchasing and finalising contracts
  • Critical thinking to arrange orders and make necessary adjustments
  • Thorough background in mathematical / statistical operations
  • Thorough knowledge in costing and budgeting

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Bengali
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

General Manager (Materials Management)

Steel Authority of India Limited
08.2018 - 07.2023

Dy. General Manager (MM-Marketing)

Steel Authority of India Limited
12.2017 - 07.2018

Dy. General Manager (Materials Management)

Steel Authority of India Limited
01.2013 - 11.2017

Dy.Manager to Asstt. General Manager (MM)

Steel Authority of India Limited
12.1996 - 12.2012

Asst.Manager (Maintenance)

Steel Authority of India Limited
07.1991 - 11.1996

Asst. Engineer

Kolkata Port Trust
01.1986 - 06.1991

Online Course - Supply Chain Analytics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MITx

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - General Management, Finance, Systems

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

ICWA(Final) - Finance, Costing, Budget And Managerial Accounting

Institute of Cost And Works Accountants

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur
INDRANIL GUHA