Pankaj Tiwari
Assistant Manager -SCM
Bengaluru
Summary
Currently working as an Assistant Manager in ZETWERK from Sep'24 with Central Procurement Team and having overall experience of 9+ years. I aim o leverage my expertise in sourcing , supplier relationship management and contract negotiation to streamline procurement processes and contribute to the successful execution of the projects. With a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and a focus on cost optimization, I am committed to ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality materials and services. I seek to support my team in achieving operational excellence , mitigating risks and driving continuous improvement, while maintaining a strong focus on meeting both short-terms and long-term business objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager -SCM
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
- Handling procurement of Commodities (PSI/ OHE/ Copper/ Steel/ Pway/ S&T) used for Railway Electrification & assigned other composite projects.
- Category Management in order to meet the internal customer & strategic tie up with a partner. Proactively Planning on vendor capacities.
- Financial oversight on spend, actual vs budget
- Experience with project-specific sourcing for high-voltage electrical equipment and system.
- Understanding of strategy, operations, and management across business functions in order to have a broad understanding of risk and compliance management.
- Supplier identification, selection, and relationship management
- Negotiating and managing vendor contracts, including terms and conditions
- Managing procurement schedules and ensuring on-time delivery
- Cost control, budget management, and cost reduction strategies
- Vendor performance evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Inventory management and materials planning
- Risk management and mitigation strategies in procurement processes
- Knowledge of standards and regulations related to electrical infrastructure (e.g.IEC, IEEE, BS standards)
Assistant Manager-Asset Management
Indigrid
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Responsible for Strategic & operational sourcing for Substations (765 KV / 400 KV, 400 KV/220 KV/132 KV), contract management and supplier management.
- Substation Equipment Sourcing.
- To identify suitable vendors and procure substation-specific equipment / spares and consumables essential for substation functionality (e.g., transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, isolators, CVT, CT, control and relay panels, switchgear, cables, auxiliary power systems, earthing systems, lightning arresters, busbars, battery chargers,etc)
- Service Provider Identification and Management:
- To identify and manage service providers specialized in substation O&M, including the appointment of vendors for tasks such as maintenance, inspection, repair, overhauling, and technical support
- Managing PR-PO Processes and approvals:
- Overseeing the PR to PO process, including eNFA approvals; ensure strict adherence to the organizational P2P policy and maintaining optimal TAT for PR-PO transactions related to substation projects.
- To establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring reliable procurement channels and consistent quality.
- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies, conducting internal costing assessment, negotiating competitive prices, exploring alternate suppliers, and ensuring optimal terms and conditions in favor of the company.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating with Asset Management and site teams to align procurement strategies with project objectives
- Preparation of MIS
- Maintaining detailed MIS reports for Substation function to effectively track procurement status, encompassing budget versus actual expenditure analysis, offers status, and procurement progress updates
Procurement Officer
KEC International
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Responsible for procurement of Copper, Aluminum & Steel material needed in Railway electrification department
- Especially dealing with procurement of material like Contact & Catenary wire along with Jumpers & Droppers, Bus Bar, AEC, AFW, BEC, Structural steel, Fencing Panels, uprights, mess panels, Barbed Wire etc used in Railways OHE projects will be procured from various suppliers
- Maintaining Indices on daily basis used in commodity buying based on LME, IEEMA, RBI & WPI circulars which is further referred for Price Trend Analysis
- New supplier’s identification, development and management
- Floating RFQ to different vendors and preparing RFQ sheets based on quotations received
- Generating requisitions over SAP for PO generation
- Generate purchase orders as per requirement, place and confirm order with supplier, monitoring until delivery completion
- Negotiating with vendors over Price, tax, freight and duties.
- Participating in negotiation meetings with senior authorities
- Coordinating with Commercial teams for the supplier’s/ transporter’s payment
- Handling vendor’s enquiries for payment and timely delivery
- Maintain record of indent, PO, Store stocks etc over SAP ERP
- Follow up and tracking the supply against the purchase order
- Supporting the PAN India Logistics from OEM to customer end
Sr. Engineer in Operations
SWAN Aluminium Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Procuring the HR & CR steel, also with High, Medium & Low Carbon Steel like 13% Cr (440 D Grade), 1% Carbon, 1.2% Carbon Steel (1095 Grade), C-55 from Supplier like SAIL, MAHINDRA, HITACHI, BHUSHAN STEEL and many more job workers
- Planning for advance Procurement plan based on project needs, prepare a schedule in collaboration with project schedule, periodically review with internal customer and update the same
- We have in-house Cold rolling mill in our factory where we reduce the final thickness of the coil for converting into the finished edge items
- Tracking eyes on Local & Overseas marker order
- Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify management objective
- Lead and manage production planning, customer service, Material planning, inventory control, forecasting & supply chain
- Manage / coordinate the sales and operations planning process including supply / demand forecasting, inventory management, and on time delivery
- Leading the Production team for Preparation of the Monthly Production Plan according to the customer’s dispatch Schedule
GET
IGL (GAIL) -Laxmi Constructions
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Handling GAIL Pipelines in Noida
- Monitoring HDD Machines at the time of placing new pipeline
- Coordination with other concern department accordingly to make our pipeline safe at any cost
- At the regular interval checking the Valve Handle's & Gas Station depot
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
MAHARANA PRATAP COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Gwalior, M.P. 01.2010 - 01.2014
12th - Science (Mathematics)
D. A. V. Centenary Public School
Kuteshwar, M.P. 01.2009 - 01.2010
10th - undefined
D. A. V. Centenary Public School
Kuteshwar, M.P. 01.2006 - 01.2007
Skills
- Railway electrification procurement -OHE/PSI/S&T/Pway & other Commodities
- Substation (AIS & GIS)
- Contract Management
- Commercial Terms
- Negotiations
- Material Handling
- Logistics management
- ERP SAP - MM module
- Requests for Proposals (RFP)
- Operational Planning
Microsoft Office Suite
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Assistant Manager -SCM
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager-Asset Management
Indigrid
03.2024 - 09.2024
Procurement Officer
KEC International
04.2020 - 03.2024
Sr. Engineer in Operations
SWAN Aluminium Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 03.2020
GET
IGL (GAIL) -Laxmi Constructions
11.2014 - 12.2015
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
MAHARANA PRATAP COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2010 - 01.2014
12th - Science (Mathematics)
D. A. V. Centenary Public School
01.2009 - 01.2010
10th - undefined
D. A. V. Centenary Public School
01.2006 - 01.2007
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