Prashant Kumar Verma

Procurement & Operations.

Exeter,Devon, United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced professional with 5+ years in supply chain management and operations, plus 7 months in marketing. Proven track record in process optimization, revenue growth, and cross-functional team leadership. Strong in analytics, problem-solving, and communication, consistently surpassing targets in dynamic markets. Dedicated to ongoing improvement and adapting to changing market conditions

Skills

Sustainable Procurement

Organization Skills & Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Financial Acumen

Parts and material procurement

Work History

Senior Officer: Operations

RDC Concrete India Pvt Ltd.

Mumbai

03.2023 - 08.2023

Oversaw 16 customer portfolios for seamless service and on-time payments.
Streamlined vendor relationships, cutting costs through contract renegotiation.
Procured equipment, managed inventory, and scheduled repairs.
Led major projects, implementing new systems and tools to meet ambitious goals.

Manager Procurement & Logistics.

Santoshi Industries Ltd.

Bhilai

04.2021 - 02.2023

Managed procurement and labor contracts exceeding 2 Million GBP.
Evaluated supplier quotes for quality, price, and delivery competitiveness.
Researched and assessed vendors for product suitability and negotiated contracts and pricing.
Addressed daily challenges like invoice discrepancies, rejected materials, and late deliveries

Associate Manager: Procurement

Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd

Raipur

11.2016 - 04.2021

Responsible, for procurement of materials and services of:- Sinter Plant, RMHS plant, Coke Oven Plant and Pallet Plant.
Managed complete sourcing operations for plant, optimizing procurement of raw materials, machinery, consumables, and services to minimize costs and time, based on internal customer needs.
Successfully resolved supplier conflicts and negotiated advantageous agreements.
Managed import procurement and expanded vendor network.
Conducted E-Reverse Auctions with both local and global suppliers.
Established annual rate contracts for common items.
Introduced alternatives to OEM products.
Sourced new vendors to diversify product range and reduce costs through strategic contracts.

Education

Master of Business Administration

University of Exeter

Exeter, Devon

09.2023 - Current

Bachelores of Engineering - Mechanical

Raipur Institute of Technology

India

06.2012 - 05.2016

Intermediate - Maths Stream

Sri Sankara Vidyalya

06.2011 - 05.2012

Additional Information

Collaborated on upgrading RMHS from pneumatic to hydraulic quadrant systems, cutting gate operation and breakdown times, boosting plant production.
Achieved 64% in the 4-week NPTEL course on Operations & Supply Chain Management.
Earned three consecutive A+ grades in PMI (2018, 2019, 2020) leading to promotion to Associate Manager.

Interests

Naturopathy & Yoga

Love to play cricket and badminton

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

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