Nilmani Kumar

Key challenges – Project procurement planning, ascertained timely procurement and availability of material and services fulfilling dynamic project requirements, Material Cost reduction

• Managed sourcing and procurement of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical commodities as well as Bought-Out Material for Transportation (Railway), Power projects and Industrial projects
• Optimized internal workflows by identifying bottlenecks in processes and implementing efficient solutions for increased productivity.
• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
• Supervised preparation and development of RFI/RFQ/Tender with most beneficial contract term
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
• Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations
• Facilitated continuous improvement within purchasing department by periodic reviewing processes and practices for potential enhancements within dynamic Government of India directives and guidelines for public procurement
• MIS and Periodic review with cross functional groups for timely resolution of operational issues
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with purchasing strategy.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on new product launches, coordinating purchasing activities accordingly.
• Developed risk mitigation strategies to protect against potential disruptions in supply chain.
• Improved inventory management by implementing efficient system for monitoring stock levels.
• Managed team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance and support for their development.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency with improved supplier management and performance tracking.
• Established long-term supplier relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for continuous improvement.

Key Challenges – Outsourcing management, Supply chain management for outsourced items

• Identified items and finalized vendors for outsourcing
• Allocated material and finalized loading as per project requirement considering various factors such as capacity of vendor, project delivery schedules, present work in progress with vendor etc.
• Ensured timely availability of components to and from vendors through timely procurement and co-ordination with other related function such as planning, QA, stores etc.
• Coordinated RFPs/RFQs for major contracts, ensuring transparent and competitive bidding process.
• Improved supplier performance by establishing key performance indicators and conducting regular reviews.
• Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.

Key Challenges - Ensured timely availability of components for assembly and completion of assembly of finished goods as per the sales plan.

• Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
• Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
• Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
• Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
• Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
• Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
• Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.

Key Challenges - To meet monthly sales and order booking target, To identify potential customer and converting into successful sale

• Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
• Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.