Madhu Tripathi

Company Overview: Apraava Energy, Jhajjar, Haryana(2x660MW)

• Manage procurement of Capex and O&M items including consumables, critical spares, equipment, and services across departments.
• Handle import procurement of capital goods and spares-overseeing RFQs, vendor engagement, international logistics coordination, and customs clearance with C&F agents and regulatory bodies
• Lead indigenisation and import substitution efforts by identifying and onboarding domestic suppliers through technical evaluation and reverse engineering strategies
• Operate fully within the Oracle ERP and previously SAP ecosystem, executing the Source-to-Contract cycle: PR review, tendering, bid analysis, negotiation, PO generation, contract management, and closure
• Administer Annual Rate Contracts, AMC/CAMC, and manpower-based service contracts across multiple business verticals
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply-side risks by evaluating delivery timelines, financial stability, compliance, and diversification potential
• Support inventory optimisation by aligning procurement with consumption trends, stock levels, and lead times-helping reduce excess and avoid stock-outs
• Drive digitisation of procurement processes, improving PR-to-PO cycle time, data visibility, and exception management
• Integrate ESG factors into supplier selection and sourcing decisions-ensuring alignment with sustainability, ethics, and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with Planning, Finance, QA/QC, and Stores for seamless supply chain execution and on-time material availability
• Previously handled sale of gypsum and scrap through e-tendering and auction processes

Company Overview: Anpara, Sonebhadra Uttar Pradesh (2x600MW)

• Floating RFQs to approved and potential vendors based on scope and urgency
• Managing procurement processes, material planning, and developing local/overseas vendor base for timely sourcing at competitive prices and favorable terms
• Handling import procurement, including documentation and obtaining necessary custom clearances from regulatory authorities
• Identification, development, and management of new suppliers in alignment with category requirements
• Achieving optimal procurement cost through negotiation-without compromising on quality or delivery timelines
• Preparation and amendment of Purchase Orders in line with SAP workflows
• Handling urgent and critical procurement requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Monitoring and maintaining minimum inventory levels to avoid stockouts and support smooth O&M
• Coordinating with user departments and vendors to ensure continuity in maintenance and operations
• Supporting SAP implementation and usage for procurement activities to ensure system compliance and traceability
• Conducting vendor performance evaluations on a half-yearly basis for quality, delivery, and responsiveness
• Serving as department coordinator for IMS (ISO9001:2008, ISO14001:2004, OHSAS18001:2007) and participating in internal audits