Shashi Paul

1. Procurement Strategy

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive cost savings, efficiency, and long-term value creation through strategic sourcing.

2. Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance for quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

3. Market Intelligence

• Conduct regular market analysis to track trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging suppliers.
• Provide insights for decision-making on sourcing and procurement plans.

4. Inventory & Demand Planning

• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability.
• Analyze demand patterns to forecast procurement needs accurately.
• Implement strategies to avoid shortages, excess stock, and associated costs.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Production teams to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, goods, and services across departments.

6. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain.
• Develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational, legal, and ethical standards.

• Procurement & Supplier Management
  Ensure all procurement activities are aligned with production plans and statistical buying requirements (local and imports).
  Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the vendor base.
  Monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
  Guarantee uninterrupted supply of consumables and raw materials to support production.
• Inventory & Stock Control
  Conduct periodic stock verification and prepare daily shortage reports.
  Maintain and update inventory records in SAP with accuracy and timeliness.
  Monitor and control inventory levels in line with defined maximum and minimum stock norms.
  Analyze consumption patterns and prepare detailed consumption reports.
  Ensure smooth store operations, avoiding shortages and overstocking.
• Store Operations & Compliance
  Conduct regular physical and operational audits to maintain compliance and quality standards.
  Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials for job orders and transfers.
  Ensure adherence to departmental budget norms, reporting variances to AGM Commercial.
  Classify, stack, and safeguard materials as per specifications and storage standards.
  Maintain optimal security of materials and coordinate shipments as required.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration
  Train and mentor staff on inventory control processes and update SOPs as needed.
  Liaise with Finance and other departments to ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements.