SHEKHAR ANAND
Manager- Procurement & Logistics
Kolkata
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with 15+ years of expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager-Procurement & Logistics
STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD
KOLKATA
02.2014 - Current
- Spearheaded & managed a top-performing team as Team Lead Buyer for Mechanical MRO Spares, CAPEX & OPEX material of annual spend base of INR 3850 million for Steel Authority of India Limited.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and contract management. Leveraged this knowledge to optimize procurement cycle times.
- Optimized resource utilization, and effectively negotiated favorable terms with vendors. These efforts culminated reduction in procurement costs, positively impacting the organization's bottom line.
- Handled international dealings with parties from Italy, China, Sweden, Ukraine, Germany etc. ensuring timely import of mechanical equipment and spares.
- Implemented e-procurement systems & driving operational efficiency improvements. This initiative resulted in substantial 12% reduction in administrative costs, streamlining procurement processes.
- Optimized local supply base and working capital, achieving significant increase in supply chain efficiency and leading to substantial reduction in working capital costs.
- Exhibited deep knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and contract management, leading to 20% reduction in procurement cycle times.
- Delivered exceptional cost-saving results with proven track record, achieving 17% reduction in procurement costs through Vendor Development, Annual Rate contracts, Commercial negotiations, and De-proprietization strategies.
- Achieved cost reduction of 11% by optimizing resource utilization, and negotiating favorable terms with vendors.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and finance teams, resulting in 20% reduction in supply chain risks.
- Contributed to the organization’s bottom line by utilizing forecasting, analytics, and negotiation skills to secure reduced prices, and kept on-time delivery at 55% and inventory accuracy at 81%.
- Led team of (09) professionals, including (04) direct reports, to oversee and coordinate all procurement operations.
- Implemented effective inventory management strategies- ABC analysis and consumption analysis, leading to 17% improvement in inventory turnover rate and 15% reduction in carrying costs.
- Conducted physical inventory of surplus equipment, and worked with indenter to redistribute equipment, which resulted in avoiding INR 6.35 million write-offs.
- Expertly prepared and verified export documentation, reducing processing errors by 16% and expediting shipping processes.
- Resolved customs-related issues, such as tariff classifications, duty rates, and valuation disputes, leading to 20% reduction in customs clearance delays.
- Ensured smooth customs processes, reducing shipment lead times by 20% and minimizing the risk of penalties or fines.
Marketing Manager
4P MARKETING
NEW DELHI
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Handled key accounts of B2B (Corporate Gifts, Brand Promotions & Merchandising) potential Customers/ Clients (MNCs, BPOs, Enterprises, Private firms and major Manufacturers & Importers).
- Created, implemented and managed several customer activation and loyalty programs which proved 15% revenue increase.
- Generated revenue worth of INR 40 million by serving customers like IOCL, NHPC, BHEL, Motorola, Airtel, Konark Cement, Aon Hewitt & Panacea Biotech.
Project Co-coordinator
URVAR TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD
GURGAON
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Successfully executed project plans, including mapping, scoping, analysis, and tracking, while maintaining adherence to preset budgets.
- Led creation of E-Governance Roadmaps and served as head of Common Service Center (CSC) Project.
- Efficiently established CRM for educational institutes & and hospitals (Project worth INR 1.5 Million).
- Played stellar role in digitization, job allocation & distribution of E-Governance Project - MNREGA.
Assistant Executive Engineer
ONGC LTD
MUMBAI
07.2004 - 04.2008
- Designed BHA, Drilling parameters, casing design for deep vertical well & reduced drilling cost for surface hole drilling by INR 0.6 million per well.
- Designed casing policy to improve well efficiency & reduced drilling operations NPT from 22% to 15 %
- Improved ROP by 18 % approx .in exploratory well by optimizing drilling fluid parameters & BHA.
Education
MBA (PGDM) - Marketing & Operations
Indian Institute of Management(IIM)
Calcutta 06.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor’s degree (B.E) - Mechanical Engineering
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT)
Allahabad 05.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Sourcing
E-procurement
Contract management
Supply chain management
Price Negotiation
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Team management
Problem solving
Risk Management
Cost Reduction
Reverse Auction
Logistics Management
Analytical skills
SAP MM
MS office
Timeline
Manager-Procurement & Logistics
STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD
02.2014 - Current
Marketing Manager
4P MARKETING
05.2012 - 01.2014
MBA (PGDM) - Marketing & Operations
Indian Institute of Management(IIM)
06.2010 - 04.2012
Project Co-coordinator
URVAR TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD
06.2008 - 05.2010
Assistant Executive Engineer
ONGC LTD
07.2004 - 04.2008
Bachelor’s degree (B.E) - Mechanical Engineering
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT)
05.1998 - 05.2002