Prasun Patra

Supply Chain Management Specialist with 19 years of comprehensive experience in strategic planning, procurement, vendor management, and supplier performance optimization. Proven expertise in project management, cost reduction initiatives, and conflict mineral compliance. Currently spearheading an innovative start-up specializing in Schneider Electric wiring device solutions.

Skilled in end-to-end procurement activities, ERP systems (SAP), and fostering strong supplier relationships. Adept at minimizing project costs, performing accurate material reconciliations, and forecasting vendor payments to support revenue growth. Recognized for driving operational efficiency and delivering impactful supply chain strategies.

• Recognized for effectively resolving group company payment-related issues and streamlining payment reconciliation processes.
• Acknowledged for leading Conflict Mineral evaluation across the Asia Pacific region, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Achieved 7.5% savings against the project budget on a procurement spend of ₹255 million (MINR).
• Delivered significant cost avoidance by strategically negotiating initial vendor quotations.

Technical Compatibility: SAP MM Module  Procurement & Supply Chain Management Conflict Minerals Compliance (Asia-Pacific Lead): SAP Operations & Master Data Management:

Full Lifecycle SAP MM User level Expertise:
Proven experience in end-to-end SAP MM (Material Management) module  in full lifecycle projects within the power generation domain. Extensive hands-on exposure in configuring and managing:

• Enterprise Structure Setup
• Master Data Management: Material Master, Vendor Master, Purchasing Master Data
• Procurement Cycle Execution:
  Source List, Info Records
  Purchase Requisitions, RFQs, Quotation Management
  Purchase Order Processing
  Pricing Procedure Configuration
  Invoice Verification
• Inventory Management:
  Stock Transfers, Goods Receipt, Goods Issue
  Transfer Posting, Reservation Handling
• Outline Agreements:
  Contracts and Scheduling Agreements
• Release Strategies:
  PO Release Procedures, Approval Hierarchies
• Integration with FICO:
  Automatic Account Assignment
• Special Procurement Scenarios:
  Subcontracting, Automatic POs, STO, Consignment, Pipeline, Framework Orders, Split Valuation

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Sourcing of raw materials, engineering goods, and consumables both domestically and internationally (import procurement)
• Identifying and developing new vendors to achieve cost-effectiveness and reduce lead times
• Driving negotiation and techno-commercial evaluations to finalize procurement deals

Procurement Operations:

• Planning, execution, and monitoring of:
  Sourcing
  Negotiation & ordering
  Inspection & logistics coordination
  Vendor performance tracking
  Payment processing and contract compliance

Vendor Development:

• Assessment of vendors based on:
  Rejection rates
  Quality improvements
  On-time delivery metrics
  Credit terms and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
• Coordinating with vendors for timely submission of engineering deliverables and ensuring quality compliance
• Led Conflict Minerals Compliance Program across the Asia-Pacific region for ABB
• Aligned ABB’s supplier base with SEC reporting requirements by:
  Establishing internal policies and due diligence mechanisms
  Updating the ABB Supplier Code of Conduct
  Enforcing updated terms in ABB purchasing contracts
  Engaging with suppliers for documentation and source validation
• Hands-on SAP experience in:
  Material Master, Vendor Master, Info Records, Source List, Quota Arrangements
  Purchase Requisitions & Orders
  External Services, Subcontracting, Consumables
• Document configuration and PO release strategies (coded/non-coded)
• Inventory control activities: GR/GI, Stock Transfer, Consignment, Physical Inventory

• Process Automation Items like Transmitters, Analyzers, Magnetic flow meter, RTD, Thermowell, Digital control Valve, etc.
• Control & Instrumentation Items for Power Generation Projects including Linear Position Sensor, Speed & Proximity Sensing System, Level Transmitter, Flow Transmitter, Limit Switch, Level Switch, Pressure Gauge etc.
• Pipes & Fittings, Structural Steel, Valves & Manifolds and Erection Materials (i.e. Cable Trays, Lugs, Glands, Conduit, Junction Box, Angle, Channel etc.)
• Tools and Tackles like Multimeter, Measuring Tape, Vernier Caliper, Compact Digital Camera, Portable Power Source Cum Calibrator, Industrial Standard Tool Kit etc.
• UPS System and Battery.
• Lab items like Function Generators, Oscillators, Manometers, Logic Probes etc.

• ­ Control and Instrumentation Package 2x660 MW BARH STPP STG - II
• ­ 2x125 MW Akrimota Thermal Power Station of GMDC.
• ­ 2x110 MW GNDTPS of PSEB Bhatinda.
• ­ R&M of 210 MW Bhusawal Thermal Power Station, MSEB.
• ­ Bought-out Engineering for 3x500 MW NTPC Kahalgaon and 2x500 MW NTPC Sipat Projects.
• ­ Bought-out Engineering for R&M Projects of 6x210 MW NTPC Vindhyachal, 2x210 MW NTPC Singrauli and 3x210 MW NTPC Farakka Projects.
• ­ Engineering for R&M of 210 MW Mettur Thermal Power Station, TNEB.
• ­ R&M of 419 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant of NTPC Anta.
• ­ R&M of 50 MW Patratu Thermal Power Station of JSEB.
• ­ R&M of Unit#2, 210 MW Tuticorin Thermal Power Station of TNEB.
• ­ Captive Power Plant and DRI Plant of Ramsarup Project at Kharagpur.
• ­ R&M of Unit # 1, 210MW Kolaghat Thermal Power Station, WBPDCL.