NUPESH KUMAR PATLE
Pune
Summary
To secure a challenging role in a dynamic organization that offers opportunities for professional growth and development as a Head of PV project procurement, where I can utilize my 15+ years of experience in the field of power procurement and my skills in relationship management, project procurement, and negotiation to drive cost savings and achieve business objectives. Professional Summary: Strong ability to network with project members, consultants, contractors with ease and plan project procurement effectively. Extensive experience in procurement, vendor management, supply chain management, and procurement planning. Excellent problem-solving ability, strong work ethic, and analytical skills, and strong negotiation skills. Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, surpass targets and deliver results regardless of pressure. Experience in compliance, including ESG, HSSE, and Anti-Bribery & Safety Implementation in procurement processes. Proficient in SAP and MIS.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Lead Buyer AMEA
Engie
Pune
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee the procurement process for large-scale solar projects, develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers for key equipment, including PV modules, inverters, trackers, robots, SCADA, and BOS contractors to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms
- Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods and services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline the procurement process
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies
- Procurement of solar modules from China, quality control, and import logistics until delivery to India site
- Negotiate project BOS contracts, perform techno-commercial analysis, and implement compliance measures to create a sustainable supply chain and align with company values.
BVG Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd. AGM
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Procurement)
- Actively involved in procurement of all solar rooftop projects (50 KW to 3 MWp) & ground mounting projects
- Successfully handled procurement for a 100 MWp project in the last two months, including solar inverters, MMS, junction boxes, cables, transformers, and all the materials and services involved
- Interacted with Project Finance Team to arrange Letter of Credits for suppliers, discounting of LCs, discussing with vendors on the terms of LCs, etc
- Prepared budgets based on the bill of materials provided by the engineering team, analyzed costs, and suggested new technologies for efficient costings
- Managed accounts reconciliation with vendors and optimized procurement processes
- Prepared budget schedules with project teams, monthly reports on procurement and cost, cash flow requirements, and ensured material and service deliveries were on schedule
- Followed up with suppliers for daily work progress, deployment of required manpower, production schedules, dispatch schedules, payment issues, etc
- Managed vendor relationships and developed a vendor base for the future.
Sr. Manager
Gensol Engineering. Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Actively involved in procurement of all solar rooftop projects (50 KW to 3 MWp) & ground mounting projects
- Led a team of five people in the procurement department and implemented SAP for the Gensol Group
- Successfully handled complete procurement for more than 5 MWp of rooftop projects in the last two months, including solar modules, inverters, MMS, junction boxes, cables, transformers and all the materials and services involved
- Interact with Project Finance Team to arrange Letter of Credits for Suppliers, Discounting of LCs, discussing with Vendors on the Terms of LC etc
- Budget Preparation for Projects based on the Bill of Materials provided by Engg Team, Cost Analysis, Suggest new technologies to Engg Team for efficient costings etc
- Handling Reconciliation of Accounts with Vendors in co-ordination with accounts team
- Follow up with Supplier for daily work progress, deployment of required manpower, Production Schedule, Dispatch Schedule, Payment Issues etc
- Vendor Management and Creating / Developing Vendor Base for future.
Deputy Manager
Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Actively involved in Procurement of DC side supplies (including MMS and Hardware) & services (including pilling, MMS, Module erection, DC services, building and foundations, Fencing, Road, Drain, technical Consultant, Topographical Survey, Geotechnical Investigation) from Enquiry till Material Receipt/ services delivered at respective Project Locations
- Present Roles and Responsibilities:
- Been part of Team of 10+ in the Procurement Department and Handling Team size of 4+
- Successfully handled complete Procurement for more than 500 MWp of DC side supplies (including MMS and Hardware) & services (including pilling, MMS, Module erection, DC services, building and foundations, Fencing, Road, Drain, technical Consultant, Topographical Survey, Geotechnical Investigation)) from Enquiry till Material Receipt/ services delivered at respective Project Locations, Preparation of Purchase Orders in SAP, Initiating Advance Payments as per Agreed Terms to Suppliers
- Interact with Project Finance Team to arrange Letter of Credits for Suppliers, Discounting of LCs, discussing with Vendors on the Terms of LC etc
- Budget Preparation for Projects based on the Bill of Materials provided by Engg Team, Cost Analysis, Suggest new technologies to Engg Team for efficient costings etc
- Handling Reconciliation of Accounts with Vendors in co-ordination with accounts team
- Follow up with Supplier for daily work progress, deployment of required manpower, Production Schedule, Dispatch Schedule, Payment Issues etc
- Vendor Management and Creating / Developing Vendor Base for future
- Also handling complete Procurement of supplies and services for O&M of Solar projects of 450+ MWp in TS, KA and Punjab
- Preparation of Annual operating Plan for entire Solar and O&M function.
Asst. Manager
Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Procurement of services (Topographical Survey, Geotechnical investigation, finalization for consultant for preparation of DPR, Environment Consultant etc) required at DPR stage
- Conducted Public Hearing for Environment Clearance of PAR HEP, in Arunachal Pradesh
- Project monitoring & management in various fields at DPR stage
- Co-ordination with various Govt
- Dept
- For statuary clearances and project functioning
- Review of designs & drawings submitted by consultant
- Finalization of Hydrological & Power Potential Studies
- Optimization of Project Layout, Preparation of ToR application & presentation
- Preparation of schedule for site investigation activities & technical specification of Topographical Survey.
Engineer
Energy Infratech Private Limited
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Optimization of Project Layout, Hydraulic Design of Power Intake, Pressure Shafts and associate structure, Quantity Estimation for all project components –DPR & Tender stage
- Estimation of as built quantities for Spillway Inlet, Spillway Outlet, Flushing & Power Intake, Chute Spillway, Flushing Outlet, Dam and Cladding – Detailed Engineering
- Project monitoring works for Nalo Hydro Electric Project
- Transient Analysis and Construction drawings for HRT, Surge Shaft & Pressure Shaft – Detailed Engineering
- Worked for below projects:
- Demwe Lower Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, 1750 MW
- Demwe Upper Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh
- 1080 MW
- Karuma Hydro Electric Project, Uganda, 600 MW
- Teesta - III Hydro Electric Project, Sikkim, 1200 MW
- Kynshi Hydro Electric Project, Meghalaya, 270 MW
- Anjaw Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, 280 MW
- Nalo Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, 360 MW
- Nafra Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, 120 MW.
Education
B.E - Civil Engineering
Jabalpur Engineering Collage
01.2004 - 04.2008
HSLC - undefined
Shri. Ram Higher Secondary School
SSLC - undefined
Bharti High School
Skills
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Timeline
Lead Buyer AMEA
Engie
01.2020 - Current
BVG Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd. AGM
09.2019 - 01.2020
Sr. Manager
Gensol Engineering. Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2019
Deputy Manager
Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd
02.2016 - 01.2019
Asst. Manager
Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2016
Engineer
Energy Infratech Private Limited
07.2008 - 02.2012
B.E - Civil Engineering
Jabalpur Engineering Collage
01.2004 - 04.2008
HSLC - undefined
Shri. Ram Higher Secondary School
SSLC - undefined
Bharti High School
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