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Ketan Ghotge

Ketan Ghotge

Mumbai

Summary

My objective is to contribute to the organization’s goals by leveraging my skills, strengths, knowledge, and 15+ years of professional experience, while continuously enhancing my capabilities. I bring extensive cross-industry experience, strong market insight, and subject-matter proficiency.

I am now seeking an opportunity to join a new organization where I can replicate and build upon my previous successes—driving negotiations, achieving cost savings, generating revenue, and ensuring high-quality procurement through effective product sourcing and research.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager –Procurement

Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited
Mumbai
09.2023 - 05.2026

Established in 1968, the Ajmera group gradually expanded its footprint from Mumbai, Kalyan, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore to other parts of the country becoming India’s largest multinational realty corporation. Known for having the midas touch, Ajmera Group has developed a rich legacy of over 55 years.

Projects:

Manhattan Wadala, Mumbai

Greenfinity Wadala, Mumbai

Eden & Sikova, Ghatkopar, Mumbai

Prive Juhu, Mumbai

One Kalyan Shahad, Mumbai

Kamalkunj Bandra, Mumbai

Solis Vikroli, Mumbai

Arham & Shikhar Malad,Mumbai.

Vann Versova,Mumbai.

  • Awarded contracts worth INR 120 Cr. & purchase orders worth INR 16 Cr.
  • Facilitated timely awarding of purchase orders within 5 days of indent, ensuring adherence to budget constraints while maximising technological offerings.
  • Initiate tender process from RFP / RFQ to tender award stage.
  • Analyse the purchase requirement. Prepare design brief / scope development in collaboration with the design and project execution team.
  • Vendor Selection and Pre-qualification of vendors to suit the package requirements.
  • Managed site visits to assess completed and ongoing projects and gather contractor performance insights.
  • Conducting Factory acceptance test before Material delivery.
  • Compilation of relevant data, preparation of RFP / RFQ, review of clauses to check relevance to the works packages and floating of tenders to pre-qualified vendors.
  • Organised techno-commercial and negotiation meetings to clarify scope and enhance collaboration among stakeholders.
  • Thoroughly reviewing techno-commercial offer along with the terms & conditions for Contracts/Services including specific T&C according to the requirement.
  • Negotiating & finalising contract/service terms and rate of contractors / vendors.
  • Preparing approval note / Comparative Statement for the management to approve the ordering.
  • Following up with vendors / contractors for submission of Bank guarantees, timely supply of material as per given schedule and handing over of the package with training and complete documentation.
  • Awarding variation orders.
  • Handling post contractual AMC’s and repairs.
  • Maintaining comprehensive documentation for audits and ensuring compliance in vendor payments.
  • Reviewed and revised operational policies to align procedures with best practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Manager –Procurement & Contracts

Indian Film Combine Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2019 - 09.2023

Indian Film Combine a sister concern of Makers Development Services Pvt. Ltd. incorporated on 29th June, 2016 is currently a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and has developed an integrated, mixed-use development consisting of office precinct, hospitality precinct, retail mall and club precinct called as Jio World Drive project and a global business and cultural hub as Jio World Convention Centre which is a prestigious and iconic development at Bandra Kurla Complex in the city of Mumbai.

Projects:

Jio World Convention Centre Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

Jio World Drive (Phase 2 & 3) Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

Dhirubhai Ambani International School Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

  • Awarded contracts worth INR 110Cr. purchase orders worth INR 48Cr. & variation orders worth INR 24Cr.
  • Ensured to award 99% packages within allotted budget, creating cost savings of minimum 30% and ensured improvised specifications were offered without/with minimal impact on pricing.
  • Independently delivering the entire tender process from RFP / RFQ to tender award stage.
  • Preparing design brief / scope development in collaboration with the design and project execution team.
  • Vendor Selection and Pre-qualification of vendors to suit the package requirements.
  • Compilation of relevant data, preparation of RFP, review of clauses to check relevance to the works packages and floating of tenders to pre-qualified vendors.
  • Organizing pre-bid meetings with the client, architects, consultants and bidders for scope clarity and elaboration.
  • Thoroughly reviewing techno-commercial offer along with the terms & conditions for Contracts/Services including specific T&C according to the requirement.
  • Negotiating & finalizing contract/service terms and rate of contractors / vendors.
  • Refute extra claims & issue change orders with cost analysis to support the claims.
  • Preparing approval note for the management to approve the ordering.

Senior Engineer – Subcontracts Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2018 - 06.2019

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd. is a part of CIMIC Group which is Australia’s major contracting and constructing company operating in India since 1998 across a diverse range of sectors including Oil & Gas, Buildings, and Infrastructure.

Project: The Makers Maxity (Phase 2 & 3) Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

  • Awarded subcontracts worth INR 30.81Cr.
  • Introduced new and efficient bidders to the client portfolio.
  • Vendor Selection and Pre-qualification of vendors to suit the package requirements.
  • Compilation of relevant data, preparation of RFP, review of clauses to check relevance to the works packages and floating of tenders to pre-qualified vendors.
  • Organizing pre-bid meetings with the client, architects, consultants and bidders for scope clarity and elaboration.
  • Tender evaluation.
  • Conduct technical meetings and obtain sign-off on the requirements.
  • Prepare commercial bid evaluations /cost comparatives.
  • Conduct negotiation meetings and ensure the package is awarded within the budgeted cost with least deviations in terms and conditions.
  • Preparing approval notes for recommendation of award.
  • Preparation of subcontract documents and ensure all the points discussed and agreed upon are captured well in the agreement.
  • Post award administration of such awarded works.
  • Novation of Subcontracts.

Senior Engineer – MEP Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2016 - 06.2018

Project: Serendipity, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

  • Completed procurement of all MEP requirements single-handedly worth INR 42Cr.
  • Ensured to close 80% of RFG’s within 3 days of raising of requests.
  • Ensured 100% of goods ordered were complaint to the requirement, approved by client and delivered within the stipulated timelines.
  • Identification of suitable vendors, adding of new & relevant vendors to strengthen the vendor database.
  • Pre-qualifying vendors to suit the requirements.
  • Preparing technical evaluations for consultant approvals.
  • Ensure correct delivery of material at stores and timely payments to the vendors.
  • Tracking purchase requisitions on daily basis.
  • Identifying & recommending subcontractors for HVAC, Home automation works, Lifts, HT & LT panels, STP, Pumps, Solar system, Diesel generators, Interior works, CCTV, Landscape, Hoist & Facade.
  • Drafting, review and negotiations of sub-contracts.
  • Escalating variation orders to the client for applicable changes.

Senior Engineer – MEP Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
04.2014 - 05.2016

Project: The Cammelias, Gurgaon Phase V.

  • Completed procurement of MEP material worth INR 72Cr.
  • Procuring and ensuring material delivery from nominated suppliers/vendors within the timelines.
  • Drafting PO’s for the client to finalize and agree upon the technical, commercial & delivery terms for the respective packages.
  • Cost reduction by offering value engineered option through market research and alternative vendor development.
  • Supporting the client and coordinating with vendors in award of high value items to close major subcontracts like Lifts, HT & LT panels, VRV, DG’s etc.
  • Submitting samples along with the Material Submission Form (MSF) of the planned purchase & acquiring material test certificates for the delivered goods.
  • Intimating the stores regarding the deliveries planned.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – E & I Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
Barmer, Rajasthan
06.2013 - 04.2014

Project: CAIRN ENERGY Mangala Processing Terminal EPC 2 & 3, Barmer- Rajasthan.

  • Completed procurement of Electrical & Instrumentation material & subcontract management worth INR 18Cr.
  • Drafting subcontracts for electrical, instrumentation, fabrication & site calibration works.
  • Preparing comparison statements.
  • Negotiation with vendors and sub-contractors.
  • Daily permit applications and tool box meetings to Co-ordinate material mobilization.
  • Obtaining MTC, calibration certificates, P&I drawings, hook up drawings & GA drawings.

OMCR Engineer

Jupiter Services Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2012 - 06.2013

Jupiter Services headquartered at Girgaon in the region of Mumbai offers services to all telecom operators in the wireless space and other wireless service providers such as broadcasters and broadband service providers.

Project: BTS of Idea cellular in Mumbai Region.

  • Completed procurement of Electrical & Telecommunication material & subcontracts management worth INR 10 Cr.
  • Drafting/reviewing subcontracts for maintenance works of BTSs of Idea cellular network in Mumbai.
  • Purchase of BTS (external and internal) material.
  • Preparing Comparative Statement.
  • Negotiation with Vendors and subcontractors.
  • Ensure timely payments of the vendors as per the credit terms.
  • Co-ordination with field Engineers, Technicians and Cluster Heads for purchase queries.

OMCR Engineer

Jupiter Services Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai
09.2009 - 09.2010

Project: BTS of Idea cellular in Mumbai Region.

  • Completed procurement of Electrical & Telecommunication material & subcontracts management worth INR 10 Cr.
  • Drafting/reviewing subcontracts for maintenance works of BTSs of Idea cellular network in Mumbai.
  • Purchase of BTS (external and internal) material.
  • Preparing Comparative Statement.
  • Negotiation with Vendors and subcontractors.
  • Ensure timely payments of the vendors as per the credit terms.
  • Co-ordination with field Engineers, Technicians and Cluster Heads for purchase queries.

Education

LLB -

Lords Universal College of Law
Goregao, Mumbai
01-2023

B.E - Electronics & Telecommunications

Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering
Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai
01-2009

PGDM - Supply Chain Management

L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Matunga, Mumbai
01-2019

PGD - MEP

Dimensional Academy of Engineering
Andheri, Mumbai
01-2017

MSc - Satellite Communications & Space Systems

University of Sussex
Falmer, United Kingdom
01-2012

Skills

  • Industry practices knowledge
  • Effective communication and relationship building
  • Optimistic problem-solving mindset
  • Self-driven task completion
  • Project management
  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Technical evaluation
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Cost analysis
  • Procurement strategy
  • Budget management
  • Client relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Negotiation
  • Technical documentation

Accomplishments

  • Won 2 Gold medals & 1 Silver medal in Table Tennis during Intra College competition.
  • · Marathons –

Sardar Patel Run for Unity (Powai, Oct 2025) – 5 Kms in 42 Mins

Nayee Umang Charitable Trust (Marol, Feb 2024) – 5 Kms in 45 Mins

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

ERP IMPLEMENTATION

· SAP MM

· Farvision

Social networks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ketan-ghotge-a5659631/

Timeline

Sr. Manager –Procurement

Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited
09.2023 - 05.2026

Manager –Procurement & Contracts

Indian Film Combine Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 09.2023

Senior Engineer – Subcontracts Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - 06.2019

Senior Engineer – MEP Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 06.2018

Senior Engineer – MEP Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 05.2016

Graduate Engineer Trainee – E & I Department

Leighton India Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 04.2014

OMCR Engineer

Jupiter Services Pvt Ltd.
06.2012 - 06.2013

OMCR Engineer

Jupiter Services Pvt Ltd.
09.2009 - 09.2010

LLB -

Lords Universal College of Law

B.E - Electronics & Telecommunications

Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering

PGDM - Supply Chain Management

L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

PGD - MEP

Dimensional Academy of Engineering

MSc - Satellite Communications & Space Systems

University of Sussex
Ketan Ghotge