Vishal Rana
AGM - Procurement
VADODARA,GUJARAT
Summary
Achievement driven professional, targeting assignments in Strategic Sourcing, Global Project Procurement, Vendor Development & Audits with an organization of high repute. Proactive Assistant General Manager with history of success managing operations, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently handle business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of surpassing organizational goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant General Manager - Procurement
Linde Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
VADODARA
09.2005 - Current
- Overall responsible for Procurement of commodity based strategy sourcing for Static Equipment's, Packages, Rotating items, Piping bulk items, E&I, etc.
- Workload distribution within team on daily basis
- Steering team of 2 persons
- Global Procurement sourcing for PC-India for cost effectiveness for BCC (India) and handling various global projects in Europe, America, Russia, China & SEA region
- Handled role of Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for projects in SEA region
- Conducting Business strategy meets with Supplier Top Management
- Vendor development & Vendor Audits (Local & Global Qualifications) as Commercial Expert role for Static Equipment's & Packages
- Strong collaborative skills to establish and maintain positive communications and relationships with external and internal interfaces to ensure that customer and business requirements are understood and achieved
- Benchmarking of prices of major equipment with respect to market prices and cost breakdown analysis
- Managing a pool of credible suppliers for long-term business partnership by continuously evaluating their credentials, capacities, capabilities and perform feasibility and quality checks along with getting market feedback for all potential suppliers
- Impart trainings to internal stakeholders so as to develop greater synergy within organization
- RIL ASU & SRU - Offshore projects in 2014 handled from Linde, Munich
- Worked in Shell - Monaca project in 2016 at Linde, Munich
- Global Qualification conducted at Malaysia for piping bulk commodities
- Worked as IMS coordinator for LEI Procurement Department
- Actively involvement in Green Hydrogen proposals
- Study of Technical specifications, data sheets and project specific contractual commercial terms and conditions, floating enquiries to approved vendors, carrying out Techno-Commercial bid evaluation in association with Engineering Department
- Negotiations with successful bidders and finalizing project requirement
- Also conducting various Reverse Auction based on competition level of bidders (online bidding) as well as using Advance Negotiation Tactics
- Exposure to Procurement of High value items for EPC in Engineering segment for both Global & Local projects
- Issue of P.O and W.O to vendors
- Ordering and execution within targeted price and time frame
- Monitor and control budget for projects under execution
- Formulating sourcing strategies, Sourcing Plan, vendor identification / development, and supply chain management operations
- Advance planning of all project procurement of materials & site required materials
- Identification of Risk and Opportunity of Project
- Selection of right source with techno-commercial aspects and negotiation
- Expedition with supplier to meet project progress on date
- Issue of Non Disclosure Agreement to Suppliers
- Negotiations and Costing
- Knowledge of taxes and duties
- Selection and Evaluation of new suppliers, monitor suppliers performance in terms of Quality and Delivery
- Carry out vendor appraisals and maintain supplier ratings
- Identifying and developing alternate vendor source
- Communication / Follow up with supplier to achieve project material on time as per Schedule
- Reporting to Department Head - Material Groups and Director - Global Procurement Center India)
- Mentored staff members, fostering supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with other department managers on cross-functional projects, fostering cooperative atmosphere that drove overall organizational success.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in timely manner.
- Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for optimal profitability.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors to secure high-quality products at competitive prices for customers.
Supply Management
SIEMENS
VADODARA
01.2003 - 09.2005
- Responsible for Procurement of Piping items, Electrical & Instrumentation, Equipments, Civil materials, Refractory, Painting and arranging transportation to deliver material at Project Site
- Procurement of raw material and bought-outs components
- Issue enquiries and receiving bids
- Commercial Evaluation of bids
- Issue of P.O
- And W.O
- To vendors
- Vendor development
- Negotiations and Costing
- Conducting Internal Audits as per ISO requirement
- Good hands on SAP MM Module
- Knowledge of Commercial terms and conditions
- Expedition with supplier to meet project progress on date
- Routine coordination with finance and accounts departments
- Material Receipt, Preparation of GRN, Preparation of Orders
- Selection and Evaluation of new suppliers, monitor suppliers performance in terms of Quality and Delivery
- Carry out vendor appraisals and maintain supplier ratings.
Procurement
JVS Engineers
VADODARA
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Procurement of Patterns, Castings, Machining, Fabrication, Gear Boxes, Actuators, Round Bars, Rubber Components, Shafts, etc.
- Also worked as Quality Control Engineer for Inspection of various Valves and finally offering to TPI agency
- Major work order was of ONGC
- Visited one of ONGC Platform called 'SagarKiran' Rig for Installation of New Valves and Inspection located in Ocean near Mumbai.
Service Engineer
Jyoti Limited
VADODARA
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Procurement of Forged and rolled round bars/stepped shafts, plates, pipes, flanges and hardware, White metal journal Bearing, Components related to Hydro Turbine and Generator
- Copper strips (bare and enameled), bars, sections and Enameled Copper wires
- Procurement of Materials for Submersible pumps i.e.
- A to C Class items.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
M.S. University of Polytechnic
Vadodara 01.1995 - 04.1998
B.E. Mechanical -
M.S. University of Technology & Engineering
Vadodara 07.2000 - 09.2004
10th Board Examination -
GSEB
Vadodara 01.1995 - 05.1995
Skills
Team Collaboration
undefinedCertification
Certificate of training in IIMM (Indian Institute of Materials Management) on various Modules viz. 'Vendor Development, Developing Negotiation Skills, Procurement Management'
Other Accolades
Quality Performance Award in Linde, Vadodara – 2022.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: M4152516
- Date of Birth: 01/21/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Major Strengths
- Capable of Handling Multitask Assignments
- Positive Attitude
- Good understanding of Global & Local market
- Human Relation Maintaining ability
- Expeditious at learning new concepts, work well under pressure and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
- Excellent team controlling and expert in leadership as well in team work
- Planning and Organizing ability
- Co-ordination and Team work / Team building
- Adaptability to changed circumstances
- Cost Savings
- Computer literacy viz. Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and knowledge for latest software programming like Digitalization, SAP, SRM, Advance Negotiation Tactics, Online Reverse Auction, Automatic Penalty Report, Supplier Rating, Performance Assessment of Vendors, Supplier Connect, Ariba, etc.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager - Procurement
Linde Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2005 - Current
Supply Management
SIEMENS
01.2003 - 09.2005
Procurement
JVS Engineers
01.2001 - 12.2002
B.E. Mechanical -
M.S. University of Technology & Engineering
07.2000 - 09.2004
Service Engineer
Jyoti Limited
01.1999 - 12.2000
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
M.S. University of Polytechnic
01.1995 - 04.1998
10th Board Examination -
GSEB
01.1995 - 05.1995
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