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Rohit Kulshrestha

Ahmedabad

Summary

Experienced and proactive procurement manager with a proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing the procurement process. Skilled in negotiating contracts, developing supplier relationships, and reducing costs. Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong decision-making skills. Committed to delivering high-quality goods and services on time and within budget. Possessing strong communication and leadership abilities, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Resourceful with a history of success in supply chain operations & fiber execution for EPC, O&M businesses & techno commercial marketing & sales. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations, decreasing costs, and promoting organizational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager – Procurement

Polycab Telecom (EPC)
12.2023 - Current
  • Handling & Negotiating Partners for procurement of SNOC -Design & establishment, SNOC’s Non IT Infra, OEM’s, for techno commercial closure and back-to-back awarding of W.O’s for projects like BSNL Bharat net Phase-3, Railway Kavach, GFGNL Etc
  • Finalizing the Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) with Corporate Customers
  • Empaneled POLYCAB passive brand in State Government, having regional office in Rajasthan, Gujrat & Maharashtra state
  • Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and vendors
  • Analyzing and evaluating supplier capabilities, pricing and delivery timelines
  • Negotiating and finalizing contracts and agreements with suppliers
  • Monitoring and managing supplier performance, including reviewing and resolving supplier issues or conflicts
  • Conducting cost analysis and identifying cost saving opportunities
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of procurement strategies and policies
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
  • Conducting audits and monitoring compliance with procurement processes and procedures
  • Managing and updating procurement databases and systems
  • Providing reports and analysis on procurement activities and performance to management
  • Experience in managing procurement activities for an organization
  • Solid understanding of procurement processes and practices
  • Familiarity with market and industry trends to identify potential suppliers and negotiate contracts
  • Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies to meet organizational goals
  • Experience in evaluating suppliers through supplier performance metrics and conducting supplier audits
  • Strong negotiation skills to ensure favorable terms and pricing with suppliers
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations related to procurement activities
  • Conducting market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs and requirements
  • Effectively managing supplier relationships and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise
  • Overseeing the procurement team and providing guidance and mentorship to team members
  • Keeping updates with new developments in the procurement field and implementing best practices.

Deputy Manager-Procurement & SCM

Mahindra Teqo
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Handling procurement of 3 verticals: Solar Utility Assets (North Region), Solar DS Assets, Solar Repowering as per define SOP’s
  • Retrofitting and Technical Due Diligence services like Drone thermography of modules
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
  • Strategic procurement of assets like Robot for module cleaning, machines for vegetation removal, Designing efficient sourcing and category management strategies Reviewing the requirement and planning & implementing for closure by evaluating the proposals, negotiating with in the budget, technically suitable, order issuance and its expediting Carrying out Procure to Pay process in given TAT
  • Carrying out the Reverse Auctions as & when needed to get the maximum savings with respect to budget
  • Negotiating favorable terms on pricing, payment, delivery lead times and other key areas Develop suppliers based on sourcing strategies, assess potential suppliers; Conduct cost analysis and negotiation to achieve quality assurance and lowest supply chain cost
  • Regularly communicate with internal key stakeholders for procurement and contract status Keeping track on material inventory Coordinating with finance & accounts on timely release of vendor payments Finalizing the Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) for recurring items & services.

Deputy Manager-Project Procurement

Reliance Jio Infocom
07.2016 - 07.2022
  • Projects handled: Intracity Fiber & NLD Fiber (Phase 1 to 5) -Rajasthan
  • End to End finalization of vendor for Intracity & NLD vendors including last miles connectivity’s
  • Analyzing city wise soil strata for laying OFC throughout Rajasthan
  • Maintaining relationship with Authorities to get support for ROW clearance throughout Rajasthan for smooth execution of work
  • Carrying negotiations with vendors keeping budget, delivery, and other factors as baseline Preparing final approval note and putting up for management approval for further ordering
  • Reviewing PR generated from projects and floating enquiries to vendors
  • Follow up with vendors & preparing comparative statement of offers received
  • Reviewing offers and co-coordinating with design & projects for technical clarification if any Conducting negotiation with vendors and placing orders Post order management such co-ordination for inspection with internal QC/client, tracking order status to insure it matches delivery schedule
  • Visiting vendor factory/office to review order status
  • Understanding issues of vendors post order placement and resolving same so that delivery schedule is not hampered
  • Submission of monthly payment list to accounts and tracking vendor payments with co-ordination with finance and accounts.

Assistant Manager-Project Coordinator (Construction)

Himachal Futuristic communication Ltd
05.2012 - 06.2015
  • Ensure timely completion of Installation & RFR activity
  • Coordination between various departments for smooth closure of work
  • Assisted effectively in the coordination of Construction & city completion aspects of Rajasthan
  • Prepared and created Cities review presentation documents with project lead, with completing Deadlines
  • Planned project from conception to implementation and monitored its progress
  • Driving End to End aerial cabling throughout Rajasthan, from preparing PR for material up to Execution on field & sending DPR to NHQ
  • Handling end to end operational coordination with SCH for execution field support & administrative jobs
  • To ensure manpower mapping on the basis of existing & purposed organization
  • To provide extendable support to various departments this directly attached with execution job, for example ROW & Execution planning
  • Responsible for preparing relevant Reports, Dashboards, for various reviews (Weekly)
  • Monitored and determined specific project details
  • Define and initiate roles & responsibilities for projects, arrange & allocate resources to manage project schedule, ensure performance of all components in the project
  • Managed engineering-related activities and ensured its compliance with necessary safety standards and quality issues
  • Planned and scheduled project activities and ensured its completion according to schedule
  • Coordinated with network engineers and performed installations of various telecom systems and associated devices
  • Reviewed systems and identified areas of quality issues and resolved it appropriately
  • Co-ordination with other IP’s for smooth closure of installations of multiple band antenna’s Issue clearance on NO-GO sites with successful completion of Deployments of Tribands
  • Hands-on SAP process based on W.B.S & T-Codes
  • Autonomy on defining materials/analysis to be covered in the Stages and Gates, taking into account feedback from senior leadership team Provide information and guidance to management teams on the opportunities and business impact of innovations projects for stills Broad understanding of the project lifecycle Ideally prior experience of working on projects or in PMO Excellent organization skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Manage multiple activities at once Validates SOW’s are signed off in a timely manner and accruals are filed with finance Independently managing activities related to the successful execution of the projects.

SR Officer Erection & Commissioning (Mechanical Engineer)

Rushil Décor Public Ltd
11.2010 - 04.2012
  • Heading the team of erection & commissioning of MDF Plant
  • Looking after Purchase, Material procurements & cost minimizing of material for Logistic Department
  • Establishing of Energy Plant (Water tube boiler) Acc to IBR Nome’s & in consideration of AERB
  • Assigning the tasks to supporting staff for erection work
  • Sending Daily Progress Report to Our HOD
  • Also prepare an inventory control system in logistic Department for smooth functioning of work & minimize the breakdown period
  • Coordinates with team for work analysis
  • Successfully erected the boiler at the height of 35 Mtrs
  • Erection of refiner& Cyclone.

Area Manager (Rajasthan)

Liberty Energy Pvt Ltd
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • Heading the team of service engineers and technicians
  • Responsible for the planning and managing services, sales and Branding new products
  • Supervising the installation and repair of the Aplab fuel dispensing units
  • Assigning the tasks to supporting staff for maintenance of Aplab fuel dispensing pump Estimate the requirement and cost of dispensing units for the upcoming fuel stations
  • Bidding for various products in IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Rajasthan
JAIPUR
04.2009

Skills

  • Negotiation Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Effective Procurement
  • Multi-Project Coordination
  • EPC / O&M Projects
  • ISO Standards
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Process Validations
  • Contract Management
  • Supplier Relationship
  • Cost Reduction
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Vendor Selection
  • Project Management
  • ERP – SAP & Infor
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • Received appreciation from CEO for extra mile efforts in managing vendor in Phalodi, Rajasthan & Rewa, MP which were challenge for Procurement from long time.
  • Was active part of implementing Vendor Management Portal to streamline vendor invoicing and payments by reducing internal TATs.

Internship

  • National Engineering Industries (NBC) Jaipur, General Company Training about manufacturing of Ball Bearing, Taper Bearing, Railways Bearing and other general Bearings.
  • BOSCH Plant, Jaipur, Packing Improvement, Inventory Control and Manufacturing process of diesel Pumps.

Timeline

Deputy Manager – Procurement

Polycab Telecom (EPC)
12.2023 - Current

Deputy Manager-Procurement & SCM

Mahindra Teqo
08.2022 - 12.2023

Deputy Manager-Project Procurement

Reliance Jio Infocom
07.2016 - 07.2022

Assistant Manager-Project Coordinator (Construction)

Himachal Futuristic communication Ltd
05.2012 - 06.2015

SR Officer Erection & Commissioning (Mechanical Engineer)

Rushil Décor Public Ltd
11.2010 - 04.2012

Area Manager (Rajasthan)

Liberty Energy Pvt Ltd
10.2009 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science -

University of Rajasthan

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