ATUL AGARWAL

Operations Associate

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India19 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 18 years of experience in centralized procurement.
Achieved significant cost savings through strategic procurement initiatives.
Led high-performing teams to optimize supply chain operations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement and Supply Chain Management expert with extensive experience in manufacturing.

Contact

atul.iirm@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

ProcurementVendor Management

Other Skills

AutomationBudgetingBusiness StrategyCatalog ManagementCommissioningContract ManagementContracts ManagementCost ReductionData AnalysisDigital procurementEmployee EngagementFactoryISOISO StandardsLeadership

About

PGDBM (Marketing & Finance) with over 18+ years of experience in Centralized Procurement include MRO, Capital Expenditure, Equipment spares & consumables, Chemicals, Bulk material, Service Contracts, Annual rate contracts, ARIBA implementation etc.  Possess excellent interpersonal, analytically and negotiation skills with proven track record of utilizing a process-oriented approach towards the accomplishment of cost, profit, service & organizational goals.

Experience

Adani group

DGM Techno Commercial

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Ahemdabad · On-site

 Effectively managed commodities spending for the Copper Division, amounting to Rs 500 Cr, establishing
industry benchmarks for peers through continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in accrued savings of Rs
21 Cr+ over the past year.
 Directed team efforts towards surpassing business objectives by implementing proactive planning strategies
that delivered measurable value.
 Oversaw comprehensive MIS operations, enhanced cash flow management, optimized inventory levels, and
streamlined logistics processes.
 Conducted targeted auctions tailored to specific requirements, developed detailed catalogue modules, and
introduced price forecasting to support ongoing process enhancements; optimized cost savings and supplier
monitoring via due diligence, cost reduction, and a just-in-time (JIT) approach.
 Leveraged market intelligence to negotiate and secure favourable deals for the organization.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless and efficient end-to-end supply chain operations.
 Formulated and executed risk mitigation strategies, including contingency planning, to sustain supply chain
resilience.
 Fostered productive partnerships with business stakeholders, consistently meeting end-user requirements
within the established KPI framework.
 Built and led a high-performing, target-centric procurement team comprising 21 buyers for KCL techno-
commercial operations.
 Develop/review of Delegation of Authority (DOA), policies, and business frameworks for KCL providing insights
for continuous improvement.
 Managed procurement for two 5 KTPA Alloy Rod units and two 12 KTPA OFC Rod units at Kutch (Project value:
Rs 70 Cr).
 Member of the procurement team for a 30 KTPA copper tube facility at Kutch (project value: Rs 400 crore).

ProcurementVendor ManagementMISCost ReductionMarket Intelligence

Jsw

Sr Manager Commercial

Dec 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs · Bellary, Karnataka, India · On-site

To enable efficiency and cost savings in procurement by driving conversion of high volume/ repeat purchases into Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs), managing ARC renewals & ensuring timely delivery of items ordered through ARCs and leading automation projects across the Commercial function. Also driving timely creation & updating of vendors on the system and generating MIS, along with insights to enable greater efficiency in procurement across JSW VJNR.
Roles & Responsibilities.
 Lead the team in analysing procurement data from the past 4–5 years to identify high-value and recurring
items, as well as vendors with significant spend that can be transitioned to ARCs.
 Oversee the establishment of ARCs by issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), coordinating technical
evaluations of vendor quotations, conducting or supervising commercial negotiations, finalizing terms,
and ensuring accurate price updates within the system.
 Supervise and review team activities to guarantee prompt delivery of items ordered via ARCs and ensure
the timely renewal of existing contracts.
 Guide and monitor the team to ensure vendors are registered promptly and all required documentation is
obtained through effective vendor communication and coordination.
 Plan and execute automation projects in partnership with IT, Commercial, and key business stakeholders.
 Define individual performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews for team members.
 Provide support to the team in day-to-day operations and address any challenges or concerns to ensure
seamless execution of responsibilities.