Mar 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

• Results-driven Senior Procurement Leader with strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, cost optimization, contract governance, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transformation across complex global organizations.
• Proven ability to align procurement strategies with business objectives to deliver measurable improvements in cost competitiveness, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance—positioning procurement as a value-enabling partner.
• Hands-on experience across Projects Procurement (EPC, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Infrastructure, Pharma, Metals & Mining, Automation), Factory Procurement (Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning, Subcontracting, NPI, Quality), and Indirect Procurement (Contingent Workforce, Professional & IT Services, MSP, Logistics, Software, PAN‑India services).
• Strong command of procurement governance and controls, including audits, digitization, legal and financial compliance, ESG, supplier risk, code of conduct, and trade/statutory compliance. Proven in embedding self‑governance and audit‑ready processes across APAC.
• Highly skilled in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, leading cross‑functional teams to reduce total cost of ownership, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity. Experienced negotiator with deep expertise in supplier management, vendor development, and rationalization.
• A people-focused leader with a track record of building high‑performing teams, driving accountability through KPIs, dashboards, and data‑driven decision-making. Fully accountable for end‑to‑end procurement and supply chain operations, supporting multiple business divisions and Centers of Excellence.
• Known for a can‑do mindset, integrity, ownership, and stakeholder-centric execution.

Mar 2013 – Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Responsible for purchasing of Travelling grate, Goggle valves, Fire protection & detection systems, Screw Conveyors, Drag Chain Conveyors, RAV, Bucket Elevator, Material handling Systems, Dampers, Castings, demisters etc.
• Technical evaluation and commercial analysis of the Bids.
• Techno-commercial discussions / meetings / negotiations with the vendors.
• Contract finalisation, preparation of contract documents like Letter of Intents, Notice to proceed and Purchase Orders in Baan.
• Post order co-ordination for timely drawings / documents submission by the vendors, getting drawings approved from the engineering consultants / customers, monitoring of manufacturing process by close co-ordination and factory visits to ensure timely deliveries, arranging third party Inspection / end users inspections, arranging dispatches of consignments to project site.
• Logistics coordination for achieving timely dispatches.
• Co-ordination with Finance & Accounts department to ensure timely payment to the vendors.
• Preparation of monthly provision statement for A/Cs department for allocation of funds for vendor payments.
• Contract closure activities like release of retention payments, liquidated damages settlements, returning of performance Bank Guarantees / contract performance securities etc.
• Vendor performance evaluation after closure of contract for future references.
• Maintaining fair competition among the vendors so as to get the maximum benefit for the company.
• Formation / Usage of a Rate Agreement with any vendor for materials which are regularly required for a limited period.
• Helping the Proposal Dept for preparing the Bid of any project, by providing latest prices of the materials required in the project.

Mar 2010 – Mar 2013 · 3 yrs

Apr 2009 – Mar 2010 · 11 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Comprehending customer’s specifications and requirements both technically and commercially.
• Preparing Design and estimation by interacting with design dept on the feasibility of the requirements.
• Preparing techno- commercial offers, striking a balance between customer requirements and design inputs.
• Preparation of bid documents.
• Replying technical and commercial queries during negotiation stage.
• Booking purchase orders with factory.
• Handle order executions.
• Co-ordinate with factory and customer for dispatch related activities.