Mohit Awasthy

Procurement Operations:

• Manage Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) with precision.
• Lead reverse auction processes to achieve optimal pricing and contract terms.
• Execute spot buying and negotiate annual contracts to meet procurement needs.
• Utilize Oracle for efficient procurement management, tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct thorough negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.

Vendor Management:

• Develop new vendors and oversee the vendor onboarding process, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Implement robust Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) practices to maintain strong partnerships.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and performance benchmarks.
• Conduct regular vendor evaluations and support the sales team with vendor-related insights.

Logistics Procurement:

• Oversee logistics procurement, including Cost-Based Tender (CBT), reefer trailers, and operations across India.
• Manage the procurement of transport services such as feeder, line haul, and attached vehicles.
• Negotiate pricing, develop solutions, and perform detailed costing for logistics needs.
• Focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency in all logistics activities.

Operational Efficiency:

• Implement cost control measures and drive initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Optimize vehicle utilization and route planning for enhanced efficiency.
• Ensure TAT adherence in all procurement and logistics operations to maintain service levels.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for logistics and procurement processes.

Data Management and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate data management practices for all procurement activities.
• Ensure all agreements, addendums, and contracts are properly documented and followed.
• Support overall procurement and logistics operations through meticulous data analysis and reporting.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging procurement practices.

Logistics Operations:

• Manage logistics operations, including the storage and transportation of materials.
• Oversee pan-India operations to ensure timely and cost-effective logistics solutions.
• Implement contract logistics procurement and express logistics procurement for trip basis and monthly engagements.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics operations and problem resolution.

• Develop, implement and monitor short-term and long-term strategy for procurement, distribution, and storage designed to reduce cost for sourcing of Raw material to meet Production requirements
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, including material sourcing, evaluation, price negotiation, and contract management
• Optimize inventory management practices to minimize costs while ensuring adequate stock levels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of any issues or disputes
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular evaluations, and implement improvement plans as necessary
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, analyze pricing trends, and evaluate supplier capabilities
• Purchase team management, oversee work assignment, directing and controlling the activities of subordinate staff
• Inter departmental coordination, smooth payment processing etc
• Monitoring contract progress/performance and ensure that effective follow up activities are in place
• Ensuring the quality/quantity of material supplied meet quality standards and agreed terms
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging procurement practices to drive innovation and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and ethical procurement standards.

• Develop, implement and monitor short-term and long-term strategy for procurement, distribution, and storage designed to reduce cost for sourcing of Raw material to meet Production requirements
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, including material sourcing, evaluation, price negotiation, and contract management
• Optimize inventory management practices to minimize costs while ensuring adequate stock levels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of any issues or disputes
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular evaluations, and implement improvement plans as necessary
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, analyze pricing trends, and evaluate supplier capabilities
• Purchase team management, oversee work assignment, directing and controlling the activities of subordinate staff
• Inter departmental coordination, smooth payment processing etc etc
• Monitoring contract progress/performance and ensure that effective follow up activities are in place
• Ensuring the quality/quantity of material supplied meet quality standards and agreed terms
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging procurement practices to drive innovation and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and ethical procurement standards.