Md Tauqueer Alam
Delhi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Procurement Manager with 9.8 years of expertise in global sourcing with expertise in Green Energy, Renewable, BESS, Power Plants, Utility Power Distribution, Infrastructure & Substation. Adept at managing procurement operations for major equipment and bulk materials in the IT Hardware & Software licenses, Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Railways, Metros, Renewable and Infrastructure sectors. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of handling global procurement, vendor qualification, and compliance management while optimizing procurement strategies for cost efficiency and project success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager – Projects & Procurement (BESS EV LI)
Vflowtech India Pvt Ltd (Subsidiary of Vflowtech Singapore)
01.2023 - Current
- Collected and analyzed sourcing data from multiple sources, conducting simulations to support strategic buying decisions, resulting in a 15% average cost reduction.
- Presented findings and improvement recommendations to senior procurement leaders, enhancing process efficiency and reducing lead times by 10%.
- Procured inventory, supplies, and capital goods, placing purchase orders and negotiating contracts with vendors to ensure optimal cost and quality.
- Documented progress updates and key meeting outcomes to ensure project transparency.
- Established strong stakeholder relationships to drive desired project outcomes.
- Engaged with internal stakeholders to incorporate market best practices into project execution.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective performance and stakeholder management.
- Developed and maintained a robust knowledge repository for process improvements.
- Strategized procurement for Electrical and Mechanical components from Global suppliers of Chinese, European, American origin of purchase orders worth $10.5M USD, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.
- Leading global strategic & tactical procurement for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), BMS, PCS, TMS, EMS, Battery Stack Mechanical Items handling sourcing from European, South East Asian, and Indian suppliers.
- Optimized COGS & reduced BoM costs by 15% through localization and strategic negotiation which led to saving of 210 USD/KWH for 1 GWh BESS manufacturing facility.
- Spearheaded SAP implementation in supply chain, inventory, production department as part of ERP module onboarding.
- Spearheaded custom duty savings of $1.5M USD by implementing Advanced License import methodology.
- Oversee all aspects of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
Assistant Manager – Procurement (Solar / Substation / TL / UPD)
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) PT&D
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Proven progression of year-on-year promotions, joined as a Senior Engineer (SCM) in 2015 & have been promoted to Assistant Manager (SCM) in 2018 as a result of an excellent performance track record in handling Procurement of Transmission Line Business, which includes Turnkey projects of 765 KV Transmission Lines. TANTRANSCO, PGCIL, NEPAL, APTRANSCO, Sterlite etc Substation Business, which includes turnkey package for 132k V, 220kV, 400kV AIS and GIS Substation. Major Customers include PGCIL, TANTRANSCO, GETCO, HPPTCL, , APTRANSCO, etc.
- Procurement for Utility Power Distribution Business, which includes renovation, modernization and strengthening of 33K V/ 11 kV level Substations, for various state utilities / Electricity Boards (Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamilnadu. etc.) under R-APDRP, RGGVY, IPDS & DDUGY, IPDS UG cabling works Soubhagya, ADB scheme.Renewable Power Plants, which includes turnkey projects varying from 20MW to 300MW capacities of different clients like NLC, NTPC, GSECL and other private clients
- Executed procurement strategy for global railway projects worth ₹500 Cr+, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of materials like battery banks, battery chargers, cables, conductors, HT/LT panels, transformers, CT/PT, CVT, CB,
- Items Finalised-Substation equipment, Termination kits, Circuit Breakers, Steel Structure, Stay set, Earthing items, GI wire, Steel tubular Poles, PCC Poles, Cables, Battery and chargers, Auto recloser and Sectionalizers, RTU, Feeder pillar box, PVC HDPE DWC Pipes, PLC panels, LA, Isolators, CT /PT'/CVT, Wavetraps, Energy Meters, LTDBs, Conductors, Cables ,Insulators, PV modules , Battery , Inverter, BMS , EMS Mounting Structure etc
- Managed annual procurement spend of ₹50 Cr with an average 10% cost savings through rate contracts and strategic negotiations.
- Led multi-year rate contracts, ensuring 15% cost reduction from market rates via bulk procurement strategy.
- Coordinated with Legal, Finance, and Engineering teams to streamline procurement processes and contract execution.
- Maintained positive cash flow by balancing vendor payments, price escalations, and financial negotiations.
Senior Engineer-Sourcing & Vendor Development
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) PT&D
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Evaluating the contract documents, the scope of supply, and understanding the requirements with strategic objectives to deliver improved technical and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital
- Monitoring performance of external vendor supply chain, Capacities & Capabilities.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts. Created mechanisms to maintain an open dialogue with product and service users and key suppliers, facilitating communication and helping prioritize opportunities.
- Collaborated with engineering teams and understood GA, and SLD to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring cost optimization without compromising customer requirements.
- Floating RFQs to vendors, identifying new vendors, vendor evaluation and handling internal logistics.Negotiated contracts, policies, and deadlines with suppliers and Sub-contractors
- Coordinated with the end user for obtaining GTP/ Drawing approvals..
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing, and delivery while managing the vendor ABG, PBG, invoices and organizing payments, reconciliation of materials at the site, and pre-bid support to tendering.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for the distribution network
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS
Mumbai07-2024
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Patna, India05-2015
Skills
- Hard Skills: Contract NegotiationStrategic Sourcing E-sourcingAuction reverse auctionVendor ManagementProcure 2 Pay Data analyticsCosting & Estimation Pre-bid & Tender Support SAP ERP Power BI Global Sourcing Contract Management Import-Export via AD License
- Soft Skills: Negotiation Team Leadership Stakeholder Communication Problem-Solving AdaptabilityCompetitive Market PositioningCross-Functional Communication &Collaboration Team Leadership & DevelopmentEffective third-party collaborations
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma & Data Analytics
- Supply Chain Analytics & Power BI
- CAPM Certified Professional Manager
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Manager – Projects & Procurement (BESS EV LI)
Vflowtech India Pvt Ltd (Subsidiary of Vflowtech Singapore)
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager – Procurement (Solar / Substation / TL / UPD)
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) PT&D
03.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Engineer-Sourcing & Vendor Development
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) PT&D
05.2015 - 03.2018
MBA - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
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