KUMAR RAJ GURJAR
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain with 12 years of experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management within Oil & Gas and Shipping industries. Managed procurement portfolios over ₹100 Crore and developed a supplier network of 300+ vendors, achieving significant cost savings through effective sourcing and negotiations. Expertise in import procurement, freight forwarding, and logistics coordination ensures timely availability of materials while adhering to compliance standards.
Overview
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain
Seros Energy Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for CAPEX and OPEX requirements, including strategic sourcing, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, supplier negotiations, and Purchase Order execution through SAP MM.
- Handle domestic and international procurement from OEMs and global suppliers.
- Lead supplier identification, vendor development, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Floated RFQs, obtained competitive quotations, conducted techno-commercial evaluations, and prepared commercial comparison statements to ensure optimal supplier selection.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
- Coordinated import procurement activities, managing freight forwarding, customs clearance, duty payment, import documentation, and transportation to ensure on-time delivery.
- Review Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, Test Certificates, and other shipping documentation.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transporters, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material delivery.
- Prepare procurement approval notes and commercial recommendations for management approval.
- Cultivated relationships with more than 300 domestic and international suppliers.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Projects, and Stores departments to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Monitor procurement KPIs, vendor performance, procurement cycle time, and inventory through SAP MM.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, statutory regulations, and company procedures.
- Drove cost optimization initiatives through alternate sourcing and commercial negotiations, enhancing supplier performance and reducing procurement costs.
- Successfully managed procurement activities supporting critical Oil & Gas drilling operations.
- Managed annual procurement spend exceeding ₹100 Crore.
- Achieved 17% procurement cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Improved procurement efficiency through process optimization and supplier performance monitoring.
Senior Procurement Executive
Seros Energy Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed procurement of drilling rig equipment, OEM spare parts, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural materials.
- Negotiated pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules.
- Prepared RFQs, evaluated quotations, and conducted techno-commercial evaluations to optimize supplier selection.
- Coordinated import procurement, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Managed supplier follow-up, ensuring timely manufacturing and dispatch to meet project deadlines.
- Coordinated with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Stores teams.
- Processed Purchase Orders in SAP MM.
- Maintained procurement documentation and vendor records.
- Oil & Gas Industry
Executive – Procurement & Stores
Essar Group
04.2014 - 08.2021
- Handled procurement of vessel spare parts, fuel, lubricants, consumables, and maintenance materials.
- Managed RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and Purchase Order processing to optimize procurement outcomes.
- Coordinated logistics and transportation to ensure timely delivery of materials for uninterrupted vessel operations.
- Reduced procurement lead time through effective vendor coordination.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by developing suppliers and strengthening vendor relationships.
- Developed new vendors and maintained supplier relationships.
- Successfully supported procurement operations for multiple vessels.
- Coordinated inventory planning and stock management for vessel operations.
- Maintained procurement transactions in SAP MM.
- Ensured uninterrupted vessel operations through timely procurement.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Board of Technical Education
01-2013
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) -
Board of Secondary Education
01-2009
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Board of Secondary Education
01-2007
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
D.Y. Patil University (Online) -
Pune07-2026
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Development
- Supplier Performance
- Commercial Negotiation
- Techno-commercial Analysis
- RFQ Management
- Purchase Order Management
- CAPEX Procurement
- Project Procurement
- International Sourcing
- OEM Procurement
- Cost Optimization
- Spend Analysis
- Alternate Vendor Sourcing
- Risk Assessment
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Customs Clearance
- Import Documentation
- Commercial Evaluation
- Procurement Analysis
- SAP MM
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- MIS Reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Vendor Management
Certification
Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology (RSCIT), Vardhaman Mahavir Open University, 82%
Current Designation
Deputy Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain
Current Employer
Seros Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/05/93
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent Address: Churu, Rajasthan
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Industry Experience
- Oil & Gas
- Shipping & Marine
Professional Highlights
- 12+ Years of Procurement & Supply Chain Experience
- Managed Annual Procurement Portfolio exceeding ₹100+ Crore
- Successfully Managed 300+ Domestic & International Suppliers
- Achieved 17% Procurement Cost Savings (FY 2025–26)
- 7+ Years of Import Procurement & Customs Clearance
- Expertise in Domestic & International Procurement
- Extensive Experience in Oil & Gas and Shipping Industries
- Strong Knowledge of SAP MM Procurement Processes
Timeline
Deputy Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain
Seros Energy Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Executive
Seros Energy Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 03.2023
Executive – Procurement & Stores
Essar Group
04.2014 - 08.2021
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Board of Technical Education
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) -
Board of Secondary Education
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Board of Secondary Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
D.Y. Patil University (Online) -