VINEET HARIDAS
Navi Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
A results-driven procurement professional with 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas and HVDC projects, driving strategic sourcing, contract management and cost optimization across complex, high value portfolios. CIPS level 4 diploma holder with a strong focus on supplier development, risk mitigation and delivering value through robust supply chain strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement officer
Drydocks World Dubai- a DP World company
Navi Mumbai
2024.08 - Current
- Managing end-to-end procurement for Norfolk Vanguard West and East Projects, handling Mechanical, Instrumentation and Electrical bulk materials with an annual spend of $10 million, ensuring timely availability aligned with project schedules.
- Delivered cost savings of 5-8% (approx. $) through strategic sourcing ,competitive tendering and effective supplier negotiations.
- Led the full procurement lifecycle from RFI to contract award, reducing procurement cycle time by % through streamlined evaluation and stakeholder coordination.
- Evaluated and onboarded 20+ suppliers, improving vendor competitiveness and acheiving % improvement in delivery performance
Senior Buyer
Reliance Industries Limited
Navi Mumbai, India
2021.09 - 2024.07
- Led tender process for high-value contracts, including competitive bidding and negotiation of Instrumentation and Automation equipments with global suppliers, acheiving strategic procurement objectives.
- Acheived cost savings exceeding $ throough market research, competitive bidding and developing cost-saving protocols like reverse auctions, annual rate contracts, thereby reducing overall project costs by 30%
- Administered over 1000 purchase orders using SAP ERP, ensuring transparency, compliance and operational efficiency.
Buyer
Reliance Industries Limited
Navi Mumbai, India
2015.07 - 2021.08
- Conducted in-depth negotiations with suppliers, resulting in cost-effective procurement decisions.
- Played a crucial role in adhering to project schedules during both pre-award and post-award phases.
- Collaborated with project planning, scheduling and end users to establish priorities and delivery dates.
- Expedited engineering data review and approvals, ensuring timely procurement.
- J3 Project Procurement packages handled purview with categories such as Control valves, Control Systems, Process analyzers, Instrumentation bulk for various projects such as PX4, MEG, ROGC, Gasification,IIR,LDPE,LLDPE.
- Handled individual spend of $100M PA for J3 project with a net savings of 20%.
Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited
Gujarat, India
2014.07 - 2015.06
- Commissioned filtration and conveying packages for PTA 5 & 6 plants
- Involved in planning and purchase requisition creations for MRO's using SAP.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation
Mumbai University
India 2010.08 - 2014.05
Postgraduate Degree - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS Global Access School
India 2020.08 - 2022.07
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
2025.04 -
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute Of Procurement and Supply
Skills
- Supplier development
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply chain management
- Price negotiations
- Market evaluation
- Procurement Analytics
- Contract Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supplier relationship
- E-procurement, SAP, Oracle
Certification
- International Diploma in Supply Chain Management- Issued by International Trade Centre.
- Executive General Management Program- Issued by IIM Bangalore.
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: Mumbai University(2013)- Recognized for outstanding academic performance.
- A star Performer Award(2022,2024)-Recognized for exceptional performance.
- Young Acheiver of the Year (2018)- Recognition for contribution in value creation in a short span of time.
Timeline
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
2025.04 -
Procurement officer
Drydocks World Dubai- a DP World company
2024.08 - Current
Senior Buyer
Reliance Industries Limited
2021.09 - 2024.07
Postgraduate Degree - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS Global Access School
2020.08 - 2022.07
Buyer
Reliance Industries Limited
2015.07 - 2021.08
Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited
2014.07 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation
Mumbai University
2010.08 - 2014.05
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute Of Procurement and Supply