E. Uma Mageshwari

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd, formerly ABB Global Industries & Services Pvt. Ltd.
Roles:

SCM Specialist for PGGA Sweden Unit from 2023 onwards.

SCM Specialist for PGGA Large Project Office (2020-2022), Tendering Specialist in PGGA Large Project Office (2017- 2019).
Highlights:
* Achieved Cost Reduction of 3.5% Spend Value in line with HUB target including Tender Cost Improvement and Cost Avoidance.
* Ensure 80% of spend on approved vendors, SPE performed for Key Spend Suppliers.
* Sourcing Strategies formed based on Spend Report Analysis.
* Business Unit Expert (SME) for Project Procure (PP) Tool, and drive implementation of PP tool across BU.

*Traveled to Sweden Switzerland for Project related activities

• Collaborated with tendering and project management team on project sourcing activities during the bidding and execution phases.
• Proficient in Managing Consortium partners, Main Subcontractors, Subcontractors and projects in High-Risk nations.
• Negotiation Strategy to drive cost reduction with supplier in a complex, high and mix/low volume projects.
• Develop and communicate a commodity strategy across the all stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with strategic supplier selections.
• Manage and enhance our supply chain resiliency. Develop and implement a Systematic Multisource Strategy including Alternate sourcing, Annual rate contracts etc.
• Adhere to SCM Process for risk mitigation, business continuity and operational strategies.
• Consistently evaluating vendor / Contractors’ performance via Supplier Performance Evaluation tool to ensure adherence to predefined SLAs and supply of quality material & timely execution of order and analysis of level of services of contractor.
• Engage in Supplier Non-Conformity Resolution Process.
• Expertise in handling commodities and services involved in EHV Substations, SCADA Systems etc, High and Medium Voltage Products associated IEDs etc.

Schneider Electric, Chennai, (Fomerly Areva T&D )
Roles: Assistant Manager, Projects Supply (November 2010-April 2016), Assistant Manager, Marketing -Subcontractor segment (May 2016-February 2017)

• Steered the design and managed procurement activities by offering detailed inputs to the design and engage in procurement activities in complete and in-line with the customer’s requirement.
• Monitored the project supply status and developing detailed work progress by adhering to the committed delivery schedules.
• Led quality adherence processes and monitored material quality received from vendors/suppliers and Ensured Company’s Quality Objectives.
• Handled projects supplies through the application of SAP software and enhanced margins by forecasting for revenue generation & collection targets.
• Created strategies for profitable business growth, manage value chain, MIS, preparation of Business plans/forecast, and provide support execution team.
• Handled Project cost control, planning, scheduling & dispatching, change management, and acted as a prime interface with all internal and external stakeholders on project related matters.
• Monitored the project supplied material status & analyzed the critical issues, adopt risk & mitigation plan.
• Collaborated with customers, consultants, and various internal departments; managed claims and receivables Management, and vendor finalization with appropriate timelines/cost.