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MANABENDRA PAUL

DURGAPUR

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited, excelling in supply chain management and vendor negotiation. Proven track record of optimizing procurement strategies, achieving significant cost savings, and enhancing inventory control. Skilled in data analysis and fostering strong supplier relationships to drive operational excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASSISTANT MANAGER- COMMERCIAL

GREAT EASTERN ENERGY CORPORATION LIMITED
06.2011 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: GEECL is pioneer in the field of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) in India
  • GEECL's assets include the Raniganj (South) block (210 sqKm / 52,500 acres) in the Damodar Valley, 185 km from the city of Kolkata, West Bengal with an estimated Gas-in-Place of 2.35 TCF (As certified by Advance Resources International, Inc.) and Mannargudi block (667 sqKm / 166,750 acres) under the CBM round IV
  • The estimated Gas-in-Place as per the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is 0.98 TCF
  • GEECL's exploration, production, and development program entails drilling 300 production wells in its Raniganj (South) block, and 50 core wells and 30 pilot production wells in its Mannargudi block
  • Source and provide appropriate material for CBM and Oil & Gas Exploration / Development contracts
  • Develop and install appropriate procedures for procurement and import of oilfield goods and equipment so as to avail zero customs and excise duty benefits
  • Develop a wide network by geographical reach of vendors
  • Ensure timely mobilization of services
  • Ensure clean re-export of capital items, wherever applicable to avoid duties / penalties
  • Develop clear procedures, documentation, and audit trails within SAP environment for all transactions
  • Ensure timely delivery of material
  • Managing routine and complex purchase orders and/or service orders
  • Preparing source lists of bidders and suppliers
  • Managing the bid cycle for material procurements and services
  • Coordinating the technical and cost review of submitted proposals
  • Contracts and Pos to be based on internationally accepted terms and conditions for the industry and best practices
  • Arrangement of TPI for high value/trailer made items
  • Follow-up with suppliers for shortening of lead time, shortage fulfillment of materials /Rejection replacement
  • Generation of MIS reports on a daily basis and preparing customized reports for our senior management
  • Prepare monthly compliance report for senior management along with discussions about day-to-day compliance issues with our internal auditor and thereafter compiling audit for purchase and service-related issues
  • Assembling contractor historical safety statistics to be utilized in evaluating and awarding large construction projects
  • Knowledge and data base of vendors related to Seismic API Services, Drilling Rig services, Mud Engineering, Mud Logging, Electro-logging, Cementing, Fracturing, LWD, MWD Services, Production Testing, Logistical services, Fabrication, Construction & other Production facilities etc
  • Knowledge and database of vendors for materials for above services, e.g., Casings, Tubing, well heads, casing accessories
  • Knowledge of market and vendors for Mud & Cementing chemicals, Compressors, pipelines, separators, jackets, platforms, etc
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery
  • Conducted spending analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service
  • GEECL is pioneer in the field of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) in India
  • GEECL's assets include the Raniganj (South) block (210 sqKm / 52,500 acres) in the Damodar Valley, 185 km from the city of Kolkata, West Bengal with an estimated Gas-in-Place of 2.35 TCF (As certified by Advance Resources International, Inc.) and Mannargudi block (667 sqKm / 166,750 acres) under the CBM round IV
  • The estimated Gas-in-Place as per the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is 0.98 TCF
  • GEECL's exploration, production, and development program entails drilling 300 production wells in its Raniganj (South) block, and 50 core wells and 30 pilot production wells in its Mannargudi block

PURCHASE & STORE- EXECUTIVE

VVF LTD
Gujrat
03.2005 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: VVF is world's largest contract manufacturer of bar soaps, with production capacity of approximately 300,000 metric tons annually (approximately 7000 soaps per minute!), in manufacturing plants spread across four continents
  • The flexibility VVF offers in terms of products and packaging options, and the quality and type of service make them a partner of choice to some of the world's leading organizations including MNC's, private labels and hotels across the world
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery
  • Conducted spending analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
  • Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services
  • Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings
  • Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • VVF is world's largest contract manufacturer of bar soaps, with production capacity of approximately 300,000 metric tons annually (approximately 7000 soaps per minute!), in manufacturing plants spread across four continents
  • The flexibility VVF offers in terms of products and packaging options, and the quality and type of service make them a partner of choice to some of the world's leading organizations including MNC's, private labels and hotels across the world

PURCHASE - OFFICER

VITA BIO PHARMA PVT LTD
Gujrat
11.2002 - 02.2005
  • Company Overview: Vita Biopharma Private Limited Daman is one of leading businesses in Baby Care Product Dealers
  • Also known for Hand Washing Liquid
  • Vita Biopharma Private Limited Manufacturer and Exporters of Pharmaceutical Products, Herbal Products, Ayurveda Products & Personal Care Biopharma Private Limited-Manufacturer Exporter of Ayurvedic products, Baby care products, Body care product, Antibacterial hand sanitizer, Beauty skin care
  • Responsible for procurement of raw materials, vendor development, vendor Evaluation, designing and implementing rate contracts, coordinating with suppliers, contractors, sub-contractors, project site, engineering, user Department, stores
  • Compliance with the organizations approved procurement & contracting procedures
  • Keep track of fluctuations in RM/PM prices (both domestic & import)
  • Prepare strategies for reducing RM/PM cost
  • Prepare statement periodically on savings made in RM/PM purchases
  • Finalize a minimum spares/consumables inventory in collaboration with the production & maintenance
  • Synchronize common items purchased by both of us & the contract manufacturer to reduce cost
  • Preparation of competitive bid analysis for long-term benefits with respect to operational spares and post-sale service requirements
  • Prepare CAPEX network for ongoing / upcoming projects
  • Negotiation with contractors/Vendors for finalizing scope of work/supply, delivery of goods according to requirement, pricing, terms & condition like taxation, insurance, indemnity, performance bank guarantee, liquidated damages, LD for deliveries & technical performance parameters
  • Healthy understanding of all indents generated, followed by understanding inventor's actual needs
  • Preparation of comparison statement on basis of technical capabilities, logistics costs, locational advantages, and cost benefit analysis
  • Develop supplier database and establish annual purchasing contracts for lower value, high value items
  • Preparation of purchase and work orders through SAP
  • Arrangement of TPI for high value/trailer made items
  • Follow-up with suppliers for shortening of lead time, shortage fulfillment of materials
  • /Rejection replacement
  • Monitor and interaction with Finance for timely vendor payments for better customer- vendor relationship for company
  • Generation of MIS reports on daily basis and preparing customized reports for senior management
  • Stock checking through SAP on Monthly Basis
  • Vita Biopharma Private Limited Daman is one of leading businesses in Baby Care Product Dealers
  • Also known for Hand Washing Liquid
  • Vita Biopharma Private Limited Manufacturer and Exporters of Pharmaceutical Products, Herbal Products, Ayurveda Products & Personal Care Biopharma Private Limited-Manufacturer Exporter of Ayurvedic products, Baby care products, Body care product, Antibacterial hand sanitizer, Beauty skin care

Education

Diploma in Mechanicals -

Shantiniketan Polytechnic
Durgapur
03.2025

MBA/PGDM - Supply chain & logistic

National Institute of Management
01.2010

DBA - Supply chain & logistic

National Institute of Management
01.2009

HSC -

Burdwan university
01.1996

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Inventory control
  • Contract management
  • Procurement strategies
  • Data analysis

Certification

Diploma in Computer, Aptech

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali

Driving License

12345678, 10/01/25, Durgapur/India, 10/01/20

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: M3510344
  • Passport Date Of Issue: 03/07/14
  • Passport Place Of Issue: Kolkata/India

Timeline

ASSISTANT MANAGER- COMMERCIAL

GREAT EASTERN ENERGY CORPORATION LIMITED
06.2011 - 05.2023

PURCHASE & STORE- EXECUTIVE

VVF LTD
03.2005 - 06.2011

PURCHASE - OFFICER

VITA BIO PHARMA PVT LTD
11.2002 - 02.2005

Diploma in Mechanicals -

Shantiniketan Polytechnic

MBA/PGDM - Supply chain & logistic

National Institute of Management

DBA - Supply chain & logistic

National Institute of Management

HSC -

Burdwan university

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