Rajnish Kumar Jha
Ahmedabad
Summary
To drive a strong health, safety, and cost-efficient procurement culture within the organization, ensuring zero lost-time incidents and sustainable operational excellence.
Procurement and Supply Chain Leader with 24+ years of experience across Power, Ports, Logistics, Engineering Projects, and Corporate Services. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, vendor development, brand & marketing procurement, and cross-functional project coordination.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead- General Service and Branding
Ambuja Cements Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Lead end-to-end service contracting for Corporate General Services (Manpower supply, HR services, Housekeeping, etc.) across Ambuja Cements & ACC Ltd.
- Manage procurement for ATL (Above the line), BTL (Below the line) and TTL (Through the Line) marketing of around budget of 500 Cr in year 2025-26, 400 Cr in 2024-25 and 200 Cr in 2023-24
- Manage long-term service contracts with renowned FM radio, UFO cinema, Qube cinema.
- Manage long-term service contracts with renowned Media partner.
- Manage long term service contracts for social media (Meta, Instagram) and digital media (CTV).
- Manage service contracts for production of short movies.
- Manage long term service contracts with renowned manpower supply agencies for around 3500 nos. off role sales executive and technical service engineer around 150 Cr in year 2025-26 and 120 Cr. In year 2024-25.
- Preparation of RFQ/ Tender document, invitation offers, bid evaluation preparation of price comparison chart.
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Fulfillment of various supply chain requirements relating to project performance
- Coordination with expediting and project management teams during project execution to maintain on-time material delivery and supply.
- Preparing procurement reports.
Associate Manager-Procurement
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2022
- Responsible for preparation of long-term procurement plan.
- Responsible for sourcing Capital Equipment of Port from domestic & foreign suppliers.
- Typical equipment would include materials handling equipment, pumps etc.
- Detailed understanding of relevant contractual and legal matters to protect company interest.
- Manage and constantly evaluate alternatives & prospective suppliers.
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, and contracting skills demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships.
- Identify opportunities and work out the cost reduction possibilities through key drivers like sourcing efficiencies & value engineering, etc.
- To analyses the alternatives using Total Cost of Ownership & Life Cycle costing principles.
- Scout for opportunities to utilize available resources within a group rather than source.
- Set up periodic meetings & visits at appropriate levels.
- Understand various risks and put systems to mitigate the same.
- Ensure compliance of various procurement processes and demonstrate through conduct of internal as well as statutory audits.
- Knowledge of export-import compliance for foreign vendor’s orders.
- Aggressively pursue and create a competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternative Suppliers.
Associate Manager-Procurement
HOWE Engineering Projects (I) Pvt.Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2017
- Responsible for preparation of long-term procurement plan.
- Responsible for sourcing Capital Equipment of Port from domestic & foreign suppliers.
- Typical equipment would include materials handling equipment, pumps etc.
- Detailed understanding of relevant contractual and legal matters to protect company interest.
- Manage and constantly evaluate alternatives & prospective suppliers.
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, and contracting skills demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships.
- Identify opportunities and work out the cost reduction possibilities through key drivers like sourcing efficiencies & value engineering, etc.
- To analyses the alternatives using Total Cost of Ownership & Life Cycle costing principles.
- Scout for opportunities to utilize available resources within a group rather than source.
- Set up periodic meetings & visits at appropriate levels.
- Understand various risks and put systems to mitigate the same.
- Ensure compliance of various procurement processes and demonstrate through conduct of internal as well as statutory audits.
- Knowledge of export-import compliance for foreign vendor’s orders.
- Aggressively pursue and create a competitive purchase environment by constantly seeking alternative Suppliers.
- Coordinate with IBM for implementation of IT enable business transform process in commercial department across Port business.
Assistant Manager
Reliance Infrastructure Limited
05.2008 - 12.2009
Engineer
Tata Project Limited
03.2006 - 04.2008
Senior Engineer
PCP International Limited
01.2005 - 03.2006
Engineer
Durha Construction Group
12.2000 - 12.2004
Education
B.E.(Mech.) - Mechanical
Amravati University
M.S.01.2000
Skills
Certificate Auditor in ISO 9001:2008 QMS ,Ahmedabad in 2011
India Contract law
SAP – HANA, SAP BI, SAP R3
Certification
Certificate in Project Management, Ahmedabad in 2012 from IPMC, Noida
Personal Detail
- Date of Birth: 1974-01-09
- Indian Passport Expire: 2028
- Notice Period: 60 days
- Present CTC: 31.71 lacs
- Expected CTC: Negotiable
- Reason for Job Change: Better opportunity
Timeline
Lead- General Service and Branding
Ambuja Cements Limited
01.2022 - Current
Associate Manager-Procurement
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2022
Associate Manager-Procurement
HOWE Engineering Projects (I) Pvt.Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2017
Assistant Manager
Reliance Infrastructure Limited
05.2008 - 12.2009
Engineer
Tata Project Limited
03.2006 - 04.2008
Senior Engineer
PCP International Limited
01.2005 - 03.2006
Engineer
Durha Construction Group
12.2000 - 12.2004
B.E.(Mech.) - Mechanical
Amravati University