Rajat Mehdiratta

• Spearheaded procurement strategies that reduced costs by 15% while maintaining quality standards.
• Led the procurement and contracts team, providing strategic guidance and support.
• Ensured compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Analyzed market conditions and trends to forecast supply and pricing fluctuations.
• Conducted periodic evaluations and assessments of suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and company requirements.
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with essential suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, purchase orders, terms and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Ensures that all contractual obligations are complied with, and the company's interests are well protected.
• Work closely with other departments and cross-functional teams to align procurement activities.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with statutory compliance, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborated with legal advisors to ensure contract terms aligned with project objectives and maintained balance.
• Communicate procurement strategies and policies to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement and contracts status to the top management.
• Prepared and presented comprehensive reports on procurement and contract statuses to top management.
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Awarded all subcontracts and associated purchase orders to ensure successful project execution within the agreed schedule and budget.

Responsibilities include:

• Led construction subcontracting projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Established new procedures and reviewed existing ones to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Developed an overarching procurement strategy and plan in consultation with the management.
• Established General Terms and Conditions and Special Conditions for procurement.
• Developing strategy regarding the settlement of vendors' claims for Management's approval.
• Maintain continuous liaison with the Project Manager / Construction Manager on all matters of common interest concerning ordering, execution, amendments and resolution of contractual issues

• Led a team of engineers for the 6 X 660 MW Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project, one of India's largest coal-based power plants and and 6 X 660 MW Chitrangi Thermal Power Project.

• Oversees construction and renovation projects within public housing developments and commercial buildings ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations.

• Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and budget, while meeting quality standards. The role included managing resources, coordinating with teams, and communicating with all stakeholders including client and contractors.