Sachin Kumar
Sahara Engineers & Consultants
Sonipat
17
years of professional experience
Seasoned Procurement and Purchasing Manager with over 10+ years of core experience optimizing procurement processes, spearheading strategic cost reduction, and managing critical vendor relationships. Results-driven professional with a proven track record of successful cost optimization, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance management across IT Infrastructure, Data Centres, Gem Tender MEP, HVAC, and large-scale engineering projects.
Work History
Procurement Manager
1 Year 2 Months- Manage end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for complex Electrical, HVAC, Fire Fighting, ELV, and Infrastructure projects.
- Develop comprehensive procurement plans perfectly aligned with master project schedules and budget requirements.
- Lead vendor identification, qualification, evaluation, and high-value contract negotiations.
- Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations.
- Coordinate with project, engineering, and finance teams for seamless procurement and budget planning.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality compliance to mitigate project risks.
Procurement Manager
4 Years 3 Months- Managed core procurement and purchasing operations for Data Center, IT Infrastructure, Electrical, and MEP projects.
- Spearheaded complex negotiations with 50+ key vendors and OEMs to secure advantageous terms and competitive pricing.
- Generated substantial cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and maintained strict cost controls.
- Developed and executed an inventory reduction strategy that successfully decreased excess stock and optimized forecasting.
- Implemented a rigorous supplier evaluation process, noticeably improving product quality and delivery performance.
- Shortened order fulfillment cycle times and crafted departmental budgets for management review.
Procurement & Service Delivery Executive
2 Years 7 Months- Developed, led, and executed procurement strategies to optimize supply chain operations and reduce expenses.
- Tracked and reported key functional metrics to improve efficiency and reduce overall project costs.
- Prepared RFQs, comprehensive item-wise comparative statements, purchase orders, and vendor documentation.
- Performed cost and scenario analyses to determine the precise quantity and timing of deliveries based on forecasted demand.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure clear documentation of technical and project requirements.
- Maintained inventory records and coordinated with suppliers for quotations, deliveries, and payment follow-ups.
Product Specialist - POS Solution
3 Years 3 Months- Managed process management, operations, administration, and support of information systems across India.
- Handled PAN-India Pre-Sales and Post-Sales service delivery frameworks, technical support, training, and partner appointments.
- Formulated integrated strategies, built business continuity plans/procedures, and managed teams for running successful process operations.
- Conceptualized and implemented service plans and policies, ensuring accomplishment of business goals across assigned regions.
- Assisted call center employees to improve first-level resolution metrics by understanding the depth of technical problems.
Presales Engineer
5 Years 3 Months- Assisted sales staff in the qualification of customer needs and performed comprehensive pre-demo need analysis.
- Provided product demonstrations, both standard and tailored, to suspects and prospects to create logical sales.
- Managed pilots, prototypes, and technical pre-sales environments while effectively responding to RFI and RFP documents.
- Monitored performance of the service network to maintain cost-to-install targets, same-day installation, and fault rectification.
- Established strong credibility and relationships with key clients, ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving service quality norms.
- Prepared case studies for all product demonstrations and developed product-centric selling strategies.
Education
- Computer Engineering
Skills
Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic Sourcing
Procurement Planning
Vendor Development
RFQ Preparation
Purchase Order Management
Price Negotiation
Financial Management: Budget Planning
Cost Control
Cost Reduction
Commercial Negotiation
Supply Chain Operations: Inventory Management
Material Planning
Demand Forecasting
Material Tracking
Vendor Management: Vendor Evaluation
Supplier Coordination
Contract Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Project Coordination: Project Planning
Site Coordination
Client Coordination
Resource Management
Accomplishments
- Cost Optimization: Negotiated with vendors to significantly reduce project expenditures, securing substantial cost savings.
- Operational Leadership: Directed a high-performing team that successfully achieved a major cost reduction in order fulfilment.
Personal Information
- Father Name: Sh. Madan Lal
- DOB: 14 July 1986
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
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Hindi Institute of Technology
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