May 2021 – Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

• As a Procurement Manager at TATA Steel, I oversee sourcing and contract negotiation to maximize value in procurement. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with company goals, manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and ethical practices, and implement strategies for cost savings and efficiency. I monitor market trends and supplier performance, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies for procurement and supply chain management.
• Managed and negotiated a US $1 billion procurement spend per annum, overseeing all aspects of procurement activities to optimize value and ensure cost efficiency.
• Consistently delivered annual cost savings of US $10 million+ over the past 2 years through the application of Total Cost Ownership principles, leveraging Value-in-Use and freight optimization models.
• Identified and captured a value creation opportunity worth $ 3 million by proactively identifying cost-saving initiatives and implementing strategic procurement strategies.
• Successfully developed 2 new suppliers and diversified the product portfolio by introducing 2 new products, enhancing supplier base, and expanding organizational offerings.
• Implemented working capital management structures to optimize inventory and free up cash, ensuring efficient resource utilization in a complex supply chain.
• Achieved a significant 33% reduction in project implementation time by implementing Agile methodologies, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in project management.
• Led digital transformation initiatives, leveraging agile and insight-based buying practices through the utilization of reverse auction and machine learning-based predictive analytics tools, recognized by the World Economic Forum Lighthouse Network for Fourth Industrial Revolution innovations.
• Demonstrated exceptional skills in daily management, resulting in successfully winning the Daily Management Assessment.

May 2021 – Aug 2021 · 3 mos

Apr 2020 – Jun 2020 · 2 mos · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

• Title: Development of Vendor (Top 5) Performance Scorecard
• 1. Worked with the Central IT Procurement Department across the TATA Steel Group under the domain of Operations
• 2. Analysed the Vendor Management and Vendor Development Process
• 3. Designed an auto-filling performance scorecard for the Vendors
• 4. Built a Real-Time Dashboard that analyses and visualises the performance of the vendors
• 5. Developed a digital initiative to speed up Vendor onboarding and assessing process

Feb 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India

• As a Core Member of the Media and PR cell, I worked with 14 other Team Members and supervised over 50 shadow members in
• 1. Management of XIMB's media communications with business conclaves, press releases and establishing contacts with local and domestic news agencies
• 2. To work on all publicity operations within XIMB linked to media events such as Chromatique and The Final Cut
• 3. Working with Xpressions Steering Committee on promotion and branding activities of Xpressions (The B-School fest of XIMB)
• 4. Management of the admission and induction process and supervision of the incoming students' mentorship scheme.
• Organized Tedx-XIMB 2020, Theme: "The Sisyphean Wheel: Unwinding Happiness" with my team that had speakers from all around the country and from very diverse domains
• Organized Communiqué 2020- the annual media conclave of XIMB on “Brand Storytelling: Fables with the Power to Change the World.”

Jul 2019 – Feb 2020 · 7 mos · Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India

Jul 2019 – Feb 2020 · 7 mos · Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India

• As a Shadow member of the Media and PR Cell, I had the following responsibilities:
• 1.Media Partners & Relations: Responsible for maintaining relationships with media houses and partners
• 2. Social Media: Responsible for handling the official social media handles of XIMB
• 3. Photography: Responsible for photography of the official events of the college including conclaves, talks, etc.
• 4. Videography: Responsible for shooting videos at the official events and for taking video interviews and creating and editing videos (welcome videos, event videos, leadership talks etc.)

Jul 2018 – Apr 2019 · 9 mos · Sambalpur, Orissa, India

• As an Engineer at Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd., I oversaw procurement operations for the Degassing Procedure, ensuring compliance and optimizing supply chain processes. Managed MIS for material tracking and audits. Led client grievance resolution, implemented lean methodologies, and maintained quality control standards.
• Managed procurement operations for the Degassing Procedure at the Vacuum Degassing Station, resulting in a 15%
• reduction in procurement costs through optimized supplier selection and negotiation strategies.
• Implemented a robust Material Information System (MIS) to track and audit materials and heats of steel produced,
• resulting in a 20% improvement in data accuracy and supporting successful financial audits.
• Successfully resolved grievances of key B2B clients, leading to a 25% increase in client satisfaction and securing long-term contracts.
• Ensured adherence to ISO standards for process control and calibration of the supply chain, resulting in a 30%
• reduction in non-compliance instances and improving overall operational efficiency.
• Led cross-functional working groups focused on continuous improvement using lean manufacturing methodology,
• driving a 15% increase in procurement process efficiency, and reducing lead times by 20%.
• Monitored and maintained quality control processes for steel manufacturing, achieving a 95% adherence rate to
• ASTM Standards and minimizing quality-related rejections by 25%.

May 2017 – Jun 2017 · 1 mo · Jajapur, Orissa, India

• Project on " Analysis of Casting Process and Rod Formation During Casting Process"

May 2016 – Jun 2016 · 1 mo · Anugul, Odisha, India