SAP - MM & Ariba
JAYRAJ BHATT
Officer - Techno Commercial
Vadodara
Summary
Results-oriented Techno-Commercial & PPC Engineer with 4.5+ years of experience across the Ports, Infrastructure, and Engineering sectors. Proven expertise in managing monthly spends of ₹2–4 crore and delivering cost savings of up to 30% through strategic sourcing and SAP Ariba e-auctions. Adept at technical bid evaluation (TER), CAPEX/OPEX procurement, and end-to-end project scheduling. A strong communicator skilled in cross-functional alignment between engineering, finance, and site operations to ensure zero plant downtime and optimal supply chain efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Officer - Techno Commercial
ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED
02.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end Direct, Indirect, and Service Procurement for an Adani Ports and Logistics using SAP Ariba, ensuring full process compliance.
- Executed purchase requisitions from internal stakeholders within defined SLAs, achieving over 95% on-time PR conversion.
- Finalized bidders based on technical and commercial suitability; floated RFQs via SAP Ariba, and ensured transparent bid processes.
- Led price negotiations and e-auctions for high-value orders (₹10+ lakhs), enabling a 5–12% cost reduction through competitive price discovery.
- Prepared price and commercial comparative statements, evaluated bids, and finalized L1 bidders in line with procurement policies.
- Coordinated ABG and PBG documentation, and aligned commercial terms with payment milestones, reducing contractual delays.
- Tracked MRP-based PRs daily, and followed up with vendors for material status, ensuring on-time deliveries and avoiding plant downtime.
- Handled procurement for departments (Electrical, Mechanical, Security, Admin/HR, etc.). With a monthly buying value of ₹2–4 crore.
- Resolved bidder and stakeholder queries during execution, ensuring smooth expediting, and timely contract closure.
- Managed techno-commercial procurement for electrical, mechanical, and civil packages for Container Terminal and Material Handling Systems, including ZPMC and Liebherr crane equipment.
- Executed 85% CAPEX and OPEX procurement within approved timelines and budgets.
- Performed SAP MM transactions including PO creation, SES, NFA, and NIS with high data accuracy.
- Prepared Technical Evaluation Reports (TERs), cost estimates, rate analysis, and MIS dashboards for management review.
- Supported vendor evaluation, quality reviews, negotiations, and ARC finalization, strengthening long-term supplier performance.
- Coordinated closely with engineering, finance, and site teams, improving cross-functional alignment and execution efficiency.
Purchase Engineer
Columbia Machine Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed procurement budget of ₹4.5 Cr, achieving 25–30% cost savings through strategic negotiations
- Improved supplier lead time by 20% via performance monitoring and vendor collaboration
- Implemented inventory optimization system, reducing excess stock by 10%
- Conducted vendor audits ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards
- Prepared procurement MIS reports, cost analysis, and supplier performance dashboards
- Ensured policy, ethical, and statutory compliance in all purchasing activities
Planning, Procurement & Production Engineer
Elmex Controls Private Limited
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed project plans, WBS, and detailed schedules for proposal and execution phases, supporting on-time delivery of 95%+ projects.
- Created and managed master schedules integrating engineering, procurement, and production; improved schedule visibility and reduced slippages by 15–20%.
- Tracked actual vs planned progress, performed forecasting and trend analysis, enabling early risk identification and corrective actions.
- Identified procurement requirements and implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving 8–12% cost savings across key materials.
- Ensured 100% material quality and quantity compliance through structured supplier evaluations and monthly KPI review meetings.
- Strengthened vendor collaboration and joint planning, resulting in lead time reduction of 15–25% and improved delivery reliability.
- Proactively identified schedule deviations, revised project timelines, and escalated risks to senior management, minimizing customer delivery delays.
- Prepared weekly and monthly MIS reports on progress, critical issues, and material status, improving management decision-making speed.
- Planned and coordinated procurement of materials and services with stores, maintenance, and purchase teams, ensuring uninterrupted production flow.
- Led cross-functional project kick-off meetings, improving inter-departmental alignment and reducing execution-stage clarifications by 20%+.
Trainee Industrial Engineer
SkillTelligent Solutions Private Limited
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned strategies around performance management & key analytics; recruited and motivated teams, developed expansion & strategic plans projected to turnaround company results & create momentum.
- Streamlined department processes & procedures to determine optimum staffing levels; instituting metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition turnaround, and number of Purchase Orders (POs) issued.
- Negotiated with vendors on best price, deliveries and commercial terms by devising internal costing strategy of various procurement packages thorough technical analysis.
- Steered capital expenditures (CAPEX) and professional services entailing preparation of strategies, risk assessments, governance guidelines and policies, tendering, contract preparation, procurement management and planning, benefit savings, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations and vendor selection and approvals.
- Prepared work-analysis reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and data collected.
- Conducted site visits to investigate engineering problems and provide recommended solutions.
- Utilized Kaizen methodology to perform continuous improvement projects on a cross-functional team.
- Reported weekly to the Manager with analysis on KPIs, and Root-cause analysis for ongoing problems throughout the production pipeline.
- Key Result Areas:
Trainee Production & Planning - INTERNSHIP
Solar Equipment Private Limited
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Designed, fabricated, and supervised the mechanical equipment as per the client's requirements in both large and small projects.
- Developed and supervised all aspects of material needed (BOQ), production planning, selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, testing, and implementation of products and systems.
- Acted as project leader to coordinate efforts of managers, engineers, drafters, and manufacturing personnel during all project phases.
- Made third-party inspection with an inspector for ISO standard components, weld lines, hydro test, and other items.
Education
MBA - Operation
Ganpat University
Mehsana 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Vadodara01.2021
Skills
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Software
Microsoft Navigation
MS Project
Primavera P6
MS Office
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 :14001 at Elmex Controls Private Limited
Timeline
Adani Spot Recognition
08-2025
Officer - Techno Commercial
ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED
02.2025 - Current
Purchase Engineer
Columbia Machine Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 :14001 at Elmex Controls Private Limited
04-2022
Planning, Procurement & Production Engineer
Elmex Controls Private Limited
06.2021 - 04.2024
Certified CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) Designer by Dassault Systems
03-2021
Trainee Industrial Engineer
SkillTelligent Solutions Private Limited
03.2021 - 06.2021
AutoCAD designer certified by Auto Desk
01-2021
Trainee Production & Planning - INTERNSHIP
Solar Equipment Private Limited
02.2019 - 04.2019
MBA - Operation
Ganpat University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University