Accomplished Senior Engineer with extensive experience at OPG Power Generation Pvt. Ltd, excelling in strategic procurement and vendor management. Spearheaded a modernized appraisal process, enhancing efficiency by 30%. Proficient in contract negotiation and project management, fostering strong supplier relationships while optimizing supply chain operations. Recognized for leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer (Procurement)
OPG Power Generation Pvt,Ltd
Chennai
04.2018 - Current
Evaluating and consolidating requirements prior to issuing RFQs to vendors.
Ensuring adherence to the process flow from RFQ to PO in SAP PO creation.
Preparing comparative statements and secure approvals from relevant departments.
Conducting evaluations for new vendor additions to enhance cost comparison accuracy; engaging with existing and potential vendors to assess market viability, ensuring delivery compliance, and strengthening vendor relationships.
Executing MIGO on real time accurate basis by collaborating with the store and users.
Submitting MIS on time.
Facilitating supplier relationships, implementing necessary actions to enhance supplier performance.
Liaising with internal stakeholders for material requirement.
Finance/accounts department to ensure timely payment for vendors.
Vendor, Transporter, Courier, Driver to get the timely delivery of materials.
User Dept. / QC Team for alternate vendor & material development as per the ISO guidelines & CPIL procurement SOP.
Collaborating with vendors to ensure material shipments align with provided schedules and with Logistics and Admin Departments to facilitate timely vehicle placement.
Felicitated with Best Performer Award.
Spearheaded the design and implementation of a modernized appraisal process, significantly improving its efficiency and impact.
Oversaw the procurement process of Mechanical, WTP (Water treatment Plant), IT & admin materials while ensuring the streamlining of process till material receipt at site.
Experience in procurement of Boiler & TG Auxiliaries, BOP, Civil, Spares etc.
Procurement of secondary fuel like HSD, HFO, LDO, PPF etc.
Working in SAP raising RFQ, Purchase order, Contracts, generating monthly and weekly report on procurement activities.
Monitor supply markets and trends i.e. material price increases, shortages, changes in supply and interpret the impact these trends will have on the organization.
Identify the critical materials and services required to support the company strategies in KPA’s particularly during new project development.
Support the organization’s need for a diverse and globally competitive supply base.
Develop supply options and contingency plans that support company plans.
Quality reporting as required and continued improved communication.
Develop KPI’s for Procurement personnel which will support the objectives and organizational goals.
Project cost monitoring, Raising Fund request and reconciliation with the vendors.
Purchase requisitions for National & Foreign Procurement of Materials and Service.
Performed procurement activities within established purchasing procedures by receiving requests, talking to vendors, examining price suitability.
Monitoring delivery period, follow up with vendors for timely supply of Materials and services in line with the agreed delivery schedules of Purchase.
Attending meetings and coordinating with Technical team, Suppliers visiting the project site.
Ensure that all vendors and subcontractors are correctly selected and evaluated on their performance with regard to consistency on price, quality and delivery.
Co-ordinate with Finance Department to arrange payment to suppliers as per the agreed credit terms on Purchase orders / Service Contracts and opening Letter of credit.
Interviews vendors to examine progress of ordered items.
SAP PM module operations for maintenance documentation and store transactions.
Spares stock monitoring and procurement coordination with purchase department.
Budget planning and contractor billing through SAP.
Handled import and export of spares and special materials.
Handles customs, transportation of turbine and special spares of Turbine.
Handled critical spares of Turbine materials.
Handled critical spares of fly ash and bottom ash handling.
Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical
OPG Power Generation Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
12.2014 - 04.2018
Managed mechanical maintenance of mills, feeders, ESP, rotating equipment, and BOP systems.
Coordination with technical departments for smooth plant operation and power generation.
Emergency handling and downtime reduction through preventive maintenance.
Dismantle of all steam & oil lines, turbine front/rear bearing top half and rear side bellow bolts removal & jacking of bellow.
Removal of turbine to generator coupling cover, casing PP locating pins, turbine parting plane bolts with outer casing top half jacking up to 350 mm.
Leveling & lifting of outer casing top half.
Removal, leveling & lifting of Inner casing & GBC’s bolts.
Removal of BP gland, front & rear glands top half and recording rotor initial centering.
Dismantle of turbine to generator coupling bolts.
Checking Initial clearance of rotor & GBC fins – GBC-1 radial clearance (GBC fins to rotor) 12 STAGES, GBC-2 7 STAGES, GBC-3 6 STAGES, GBC-4 3 STAGES.
Checking LP -Radial clearance (GBC body to rotor) 3 STAGES.
Checking HP-Radial clearance (Inner casing fins to rotor) 15 stages.
Checking GBC-1 Radial clearance (Rotor fins to GBC) GBC-1 12 STAGES, GBC-2 7 STAGES, GBC-3 6 STAGES, GBC-4 3 STAGES.
Checking LP -Radial clearance (Rotor fins to GBC) 3 STAGES.
Checking HP-Radial clearance (Rotor fins to inner casing) 15 stages.
Initial flow path clearance of rotor and GBC- active and non-active clearance check.
Dismantling of left/right -Emergency stop valve & hydraulic actuators.
Inspection & lapping of plugs & seat areas.
Servomotor – removal of yoke coupling, springs, steam chamber top cover & yoke bare assembly along with control valve.
Cleaning & servicing of left/right servomotors along with control valves cones.
Lapping & blue matching of diffusers, valve cones.
Rotor balancing and fin replacement and turbine box up work.
Turbine to generator final alignment.
Ensured safety compliance and accident-free work environment.
Inspection as per ITP for mechanical equipment and pressure parts.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Technology
05-2014
Diploma -
Sri Krishna Polytechnic College
05-2011
Skills
Procurement operating plan
Sourcing strategy
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Product costing
Supply chain optimization
E-auction bidding
Contract negotiation
Budgeting and costing
Risk mitigation
Project management
Projects
Major overhaul of 180 MW thermal power plant. Handled import and export of spares and special materials. Handles customs, transportation of turbine and special spares of Turbine. Handled critical spares of Turbine materials. Handled critical spares of fly ash and bottom ash handling.
Intern at Don Gunanella Special School for Children, Sai Samarpan Vocational Training Center for Autism and CWSN, Saveetha HospitalIntern at Don Gunanella Special School for Children, Sai Samarpan Vocational Training Center for Autism and CWSN, Saveetha Hospital