Ranjita Sahoo
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic supply chain leader with extensive experience at Volvo Group, driving strategic procurement and vendor management. Proven track record in building high-performance teams and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Expertise in contract management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring operational excellence and resilience across global purchasing functions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Head Purchasing Support
Volvo Group
11.2022 - Current
- Led team of 25-30 individuals to enhance collaboration and drive productivity.
- Oversaw global purchasing support for Volvo North & South Americas, focusing on business controlling, supplier network resilience, project management, and PENTA engines.
- Volvo Group is a Swedish multinational manufacturing corporation headquartered in Gothenburg having Global presence in 180 markets and annual revenue of €46 Billion. While its core activity is the production, distribution and sale of trucks, buses and construction equipment, Volvo also supplies marine and industrial drive systems and financial services.
Senior Purchasing Manager
Schneider Electric
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed team of 10 members in procurement excellence transformation program, enhancing operational processes.
- Led initiatives across Greater India and APAC region, driving cohesive operations and alignment.
- Created talent recruitment hub with regional and category sourcing teams to streamline recruitment efforts.
Plant Purchase Lead
Schneider Electric
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Led plant purchasing for Schneider Electric Medium Voltage Plant - VI, CB, AIS, PCOB, LOCO products in Kolkata, ensuring alignment with corporate procurement strategies.
- Managed nationwide procurement operations across India, coordinating activities in Vadodara, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Chennai to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Led central projects while supporting global purchasing team across East Asia, Japan, Pacific & India, enhancing collaboration and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Schneider Electric is a French Multinational Corporation that specializes in digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions, ensuring Life is On for everyone, everywhere and at every moment. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. The operating annual revenue is €24.7 billion.
Finalizing Major Operational and Maintenance Contracts
Vedanta Limited
02.2011 - 02.2016
- Finalized major operational and maintenance contracts for 1 MTPA aluminum smelter plant, managing 9 contracts to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed contracts for 135 MW captive power plant, covering manpower, integrated plant maintenance, and facility management services.
- Developed ARCs for consolidated requirements including bearings and IT lease lines across Vedanta Group companies.
- Vedanta Limited is a US$ 17 billion London Stock Exchange listed and FTSE 100 international metals and mining major with interests in Aluminium, Zinc, Copper, Silver and Lead, having operations in India, Australia and Africa.
Assistant Manager
Vedanta Limited
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Greenfield Projects Capex procurement for Aluminum Smelter Plant and Captive & Independent Power Plant of Vedanta Limited (Managed procurement for CPP – 9 project
- 135 MW & Managed procurement for IPP – 4 project
- 600 MW).
- Oversaw procurement processes for Vedanta Limited, a US$ 17 billion international metals and mining company with operations in India, Australia, and Africa.
Education
Masters M. Tech - Manufacturing Management
BITS Pilani
12-2015
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
C V Raman College of Engineering
Bhubaneswar12-2009
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- Contract Management
- Sourcing and negotiation
- Vendor selection strategies
- Cost savings negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply Chain Management
- Operational Excellence
- Change Management
- Project change management
- Compliance management
- Cost Analysis Techniques
- Cost Control
- Expense Management
- Cost reduction initiatives
- KPI management
- Business Analysis & Planning
- Business case preparation
- Senior management alignment
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team development
- Individual Development Plans
- Vendor performance monitoring
- Purchase order management
- Import order coordination
- EPC contracts
- Commercial contract drafting
- Reverse auctions
- Global Procurement Regulations
- SAP Procurement
- ERP
- SRM
- ARIBA
- TABLEAU
- Expertise in MS Project
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Change initiatives
- Meeting project deadlines
- Quality standards
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Review Process
- Workforce Costing
- Capital budgeting
- Tax Compliance Strategies
- Tax Management
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Individual Development Plans
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Review Process
Accomplishments
- Organizer & key member for Wellness Fest events in Volvo
- Winner of Wellbeing labs contest in Schneider Electric
- Representative and champion for Sports tournaments
- Captain of Vedanta Women’s Cricket Tournament
- Awarded as the employee of the month and the best procurement team of Vedanta in 2014
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
- Bengali
Timeline
Supply Chain Head Purchasing Support
Volvo Group
11.2022 - Current
Senior Purchasing Manager
Schneider Electric
12.2020 - 11.2022
Plant Purchase Lead
Schneider Electric
03.2016 - 10.2019
Finalizing Major Operational and Maintenance Contracts
Vedanta Limited
02.2011 - 02.2016
Assistant Manager
Vedanta Limited
08.2009 - 02.2011
Masters M. Tech - Manufacturing Management
BITS Pilani
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
C V Raman College of Engineering