RAHUL SHARMA
New Delhi
Summary
Strategic Head of SCM & Global Procurement with 14 years of techno-commercial expertise in aviation MRO, industrial operations, and infrastructure. Experienced in global supply chain management, EXIM operations, and ERP implementation. Demonstrated success in leading cross-border trade compliance, executing digital bidding workflows, and establishing international OEM contracts.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DGM - Commercial & SCM
Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt. Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
- TBO, Critical Spares & Consumables Buying: Lead demand forecasting, strategic purchasing, and inventory control for aircraft consumables, rotational spares, engines, DG Items and propellers structured around Time Between Overhaul (TBO) metrics to reduce AOG (Aircraft On Ground) risks.
- Managed high-value tender processes, including pre-bid synopsis creation, technical and commercial evaluation, e-portal bid submission, and compliance tracking to ensure successful bid outcomes.
- ERP Integration & SCM Automation: Architected scoring-based vendor performance models and digital delivery tracking systems integrated within the ERP ecosystem to improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance.
- Directed end-to-end import logistics and customs clearances across Europe, UK, Italy, and Singapore, negotiating rate contracts with international CHAs and freight forwarders to enhance cross-border transit times and minimize landed costs.
- Led bulk AVGAS/ATF fuel procurement contracts with international suppliers, such as Warter Fuel, and handled supply agreements, spot purchases, quality compliance, and distribution across regional airbases.
Sr. Manager - Procurement & SCM
Pinch Lifestyle Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Led SCM transformation programs emphasizing cost rationalization, OTIF delivery standards, and inventory optimization across corporate facilities.
- Developed digitized procurement delivery tracking formats and structured competitive bidding workflows with vendor qualification metrics to enhance supply chain transparency.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance service offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute initiatives aligned with company goals.
- Managed budget allocation for projects, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
Zonal Procurement Head (Manager)
Stanza Living (D-Twelve Spaces Pvt. Ltd.)
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Standardized and implemented procurement workflows and digital requisition formats via ERP tools (Phoenix/Medulla) across South India, enhancing operational consistency.
- Managed high-value capex/opex supply chains, conducting vendor due diligence and overseeing e-bidding processes and financial cash-flow forecasts across multiple regional hubs to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Led procurement strategies to optimize supplier selection and management processes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors for effective negotiations.
- Managed procurement budgets to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Procurement & SCM Roles
AA Studio Consulting / O.P. Jindal Global University / Godrej & Boyce / L&T
01.2010 - 12.2019
- Oversaw multi-million-dollar project sourcing and managed international trade documentation (ARE1/CT1), third-party inspections, and vendor bank management within integrated ERP (SAP/RIB) environments in energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Formulated tender packages, analyzed commercial bids, and finalized vendor contracts to ensure adherence to strict compliance standards.
- Managed supply chain operations across multiple sectors including consulting and education.
- Coordinated logistics and inventory management for various projects and clients.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to enhance procurement processes.
Education
CPPP - Certificate Program in Public Procurement
World Bank
CPCM - Certificate Program in Contract Management
World Bank
Executive MBA - Operations
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Calcutta 06.2013 - 01.2014
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
GGSIPU
New DelhiSkills
- Aviation & MRO SCM
- TBO Planning
- Aircraft Spares
- OEM Rate Contracts
- Global SCM & EXIM
- Import/Export Compliance
- International Freight Forwarding
- Trade Documentation
- Bidding strategies
- Pre-Bid Synopsis
- E-tendering processes
- Bid evaluation
- RFP/RFQ Management
- ERP implementation
- SAP
- Phoenix
- Medulla
- TCS Ion
- Vendor rating systems
- Inventory optimization
- Process automation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Optimization
- Budget forecasting
- Vendor Governance
- Contract Finalization
- Rotational inventory management
- Commercial Leadership
Timeline
DGM - Commercial & SCM
Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt. Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager - Procurement & SCM
Pinch Lifestyle Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 07.2024
Zonal Procurement Head (Manager)
Stanza Living (D-Twelve Spaces Pvt. Ltd.)
12.2019 - 10.2022
Executive MBA - Operations
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
06.2013 - 01.2014
Procurement & SCM Roles
AA Studio Consulting / O.P. Jindal Global University / Godrej & Boyce / L&T
01.2010 - 12.2019
CPPP - Certificate Program in Public Procurement
World Bank
CPCM - Certificate Program in Contract Management
World Bank
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
GGSIPU