Rakesh Kumar Minj

• Facilitated supplier contract negotiations focusing on optimal pricing, quality, and delivery specifications.
• Carried out market study to locate new suppliers and gather competitive bids.
• Minimized order lead times through collaboration with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
• Mentored purchasing team to review vendor capabilities, create sourcing strategies and evaluate vendor effectiveness.

• Coordinating with design, finance, taxation, site, and vendors for project-related operational requirements including technical delivery, LC, tax, BG, inspection, and dispatch clearances
• Facilitated Quantity Clearance, ensuring material readiness and coordinating inspection schedules
• Oversee supplier performance and adherence to contract terms while implementing corrective actions
• Evaluated purchase order placement and delivery times to ensure compliance with KPI, implementing corrective measures such as advising suppliers on low delivery performance.
• Assessed project specifications to generate precise cost, labor, and time estimates. Procured necessary machines, tools, and equipment for successful product development.
• Negotiated purchase agreements while evaluating supplier options for best value. Collaborated with Production and Logistics to gather accurate requirements. Streamlined procurement processes through effective interdepartmental coordination. Assessed supplier offerings against departmental needs to ensure alignment. Facilitated negotiations that resulted in favorable pricing structures. Engaged with key stakeholders to enhance overall procurement effectiveness.
• Interfacing with function/department/division and supplier to address changes in specifications, pricing, or other technical issues
• Oversaw Capex and usable purchases totaling INR 96 Cr. annually

• Hands-on experience in directing and managing overall functions within shifts - Operations, E&I, and maintenance.
• Executed project involving relocation, installation, and commissioning of 110 TPD VPSA oxygen plant and 61 TPD PSA nitrogen plant.
• Oversaw overall progress and material procurement activities for 200 TPD VPSA plant

GPA: 65%

• Final Grade: 66.65%

• Final Grade: 52.7%