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Aspiring Assignments in
GLOBAL SOURCING & PROCUREMENT  MATERIALS MANAGEMENT  LOGISTICS  VENDOR MANAGEMENT

AN OVERVIEW
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A result oriented professional with over 6 years of experience in Global Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Logistics and Order Processing. Have Expertise in International Sourcing & procurement activities involving planning, scheduling and purchase execution of components and raw materials from various sources. Having global Exposure in handling logistics operations; ensuring effective demand and supply planning and management to accomplish overall corporate objectives. An effective communicator with good relationship building and interpersonal skills.

Skills Acquired:
Global Sourcing - International procurement - Cost Optimisation - Import Operations - Negotiation -- Team Management - MIS Reports - Techno-Commercial Evaluation

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Global Sourcing and Procurement: Identifying and developing potential vendors locally and globally for the right sourcing. Planning, organizing and controlling all activities such as conducting feasibility studies, freezing specification, sending RFQ to suppliers, techno - commercial evaluation of quotations, negotiation, recommendation, ordering, inspection, expediting and monitoring of manufacturing schedule, reporting, logistics, tracking and delivery and payment processing. Analysing the business route and discussing taxation issue with the technical team and external agencies. Familiar with all International standard i. e. INCO Terms2000/2010, Harmonised Code, WTO, GATT, Export 9. 11 Terms
Vendor Development: Identifying and developing vendor/supplier/machine manufacturer and managing on time procurement of raw materials, spares, consumables, machine tools and fixtures for routine and project requirements. Preparing annual rate contracts with vendors for stackable items and ensuring timely renewal of contracts after review. Evaluating vendors on QCD parameters and sharing information with vendors annually for continuous improvement.

Logistics and Material Management: Locating suitable sea route or road routes for material movement, finding best service providers such as transporter, forwarder, custom clearing agents for efficient, cost effective solutions to cut short the delivery lead time and to meet scheduled delivery targets. Planning, renting or procurement of material handling equipments as per industry specific needs to perform activities like unloading and unloading of container, stuffing and destuffing of material from containers, shifting of machines and equipments. Adopting FIFO / Safety measures at storage locations to enable smooth and timely movement of ***** pliance: Working with Legal Department to develop contract-specific terms and conditions related to professional and consulting contracts. Applying knowledge of commercial contract law, departmental guidelines, market conditions, and business requirements to negotiate terms and conditions. Familiar with all International standard i. e. INCO Terms2000/2010, Harmonised Code, Export 9. 11 terms.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Apr’09 to July 2011: Telephone System Inc. , India- US/Afghan Wireless Communication Company as
Asst. Manager-(Contract and Procurement)
A joint venture between Telephone Systems International, INC and the Ministry of Communication of Afghanistan

Chief Tasks
 International Sourcing and Procurement of IT, Non- IT, Telecom, Engineering, Consumable and almost all OPEX and CAPEX goods & services for telecom & ISP.
 Lead collaborative global, regional, and corporate cross functional commodity teams to analyse spend, develop and implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base.
 Lead sourcing management activities for a portfolio of key corporate goods and services. Maintain high-quality supply base to optimize project efficiency and overall costs.
 Develop and implement spend management strategies, including supplier assessments, and rationalizations, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, continuous improvement, and procurement/IT collaboration.
 Develop, implement and manage proposal activities; lead negotiation and completion of contracts with global strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across TSI.
 Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and team members.
 To develop reliable alternate sources of supply to per mote a competitive atmosphere in terms of performance & pricing.
 To buy at lowest price, consistent with required quality & services.
 Maintaining purchase order regular compliance (SOX compliance) and working closely with all international and domestic supplier deal in IT, non IT, Telecom, Engineering, media, security and merchandising items.
 Developing and implementing spend management strategies, including supplier assessments, and rationalizations, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, continuous improvement, and procurement/IT collaboration.
 Managing logistics, shipments in consideration with the latest OEM standards for world’s most typical region with best possible alternatives.
 Developing new vendors and ensuring ROI by improving QCD performance on continuous basis
 Work effectively with Legal Department to develop contract-specific terms and conditions related to Professional and Consulting contracts.
 Managing the worldwide supplier base to ensure operational objectives are ***** pile and analysis data for the supplier feedback and TQRDCE feedback.
 Ensuring a continuous supply of materials from the various regions across the world.
 Supervising teams and assigning responsibility region wise; generating the MIS reports and reporting to CAO -Director Procurement Global.

Noteworthy Credits-:
 Gained multi million service contract for ATN TV (Ariana Television Network) Turn Key Projects for its up gradation from SD to HD.
 Got service contract for Turn-Key Project of Waste Water Management for ATN TV.
 Acquired service contract for Turnkey Services for HVAC system.
 Handled all major vendors like Cisco, IBM, HP, JUNIPER, NSN, Microsoft, Oscillator, HCL, Sony, Avaya, McAfee, Data craft, Redington, Wipro and many more.
 Established channel to handle shipping for world’s most critical region.
 Saved more than 40% on estimated 30 million USD procurement.
 Got promoted within 5 months of joining.

List of few products procured globally:-
 IT & ISP
 Networking

- CISCO
- AMP
- AVAYA
- Juniper

 Computing

- Servers & products
- IBM
- HP
- Dell
- SUN

 Information Security

- Firewall
- Anti X
- Intrusion prevention
- McAfee
- Microsoft

 Remote Access

- CISCO
- Norton
- Microsoft

 Telecom & Power
- Mobile Towers,
- Cable and Tools
- Antennas
- Connectors
- MUX
- Gensets
- Connector
- Cables and Shelters

 Media & Security
- Transmitter
- Engineering/Security
- Voltage Stabilizer
- Panels
- Ambulances
- CCTV
- Metal Detector
- Biometric Machine
- Led Lights and Cables

 Merchandise

- Dangler
- Mugs and T-Shirts
- Leaflets
- Store dispensers and Caps
- Traffic Umbrella
- Windcheater
- Sun screen
- Diaries, Folder and Signboards

 Others

- Laptops
- Printers
- Cartridges
- CAT Cables other computer accessories

Jan’08-Mar’09: Punj LLoyd Ltd. , India as Commercial Officer - (Procurement)

Chief Tasks
 Handled end to end procurement of civil, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation goods for refinery SRU- unit.
 Released RFQ to the vendors; assessed received offers and sent technical offers to the concern detailed engineering team for their technical review and followed up with vendors for their technical and commercial clarification.

 Prepare and conduct negotiation after releasing of TBA.
 Preparation of approval for the recommended vendors for placing purchase orders.

 Followed up with the vendors for any subsequent revision of the purchase orders and visited the vendor’s manufacturing unit to control over the contract performance.
 Follow up and visit the vendor’s manufacturing unit to control over the contract performance as per the negotiated agreement including shipment of the specified material/product.
 Logistics of material from the vendors manufacturing unit to our project site/warehouse.
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 Managed the logistics of material from the vendors manufacturing unit to our project site/warehouse.
 Liberated vendor’s payment as per the PO terms and conditions.
 Worked effectively with Legal Department to develop contract-specific terms and conditions related to Professional and Consulting contracts.
 Drafted the MIS reports.

Projects Handled

 Bharat Oman Refinery Ltd. , Bina, M. P.
 IOCL Barauni Refinery Ltd. , Barauni, Bihar

Noteworthy Credits
 Handled all major clients like: ABB, Areva TD, Siemens, Lloyd steel, SAIL, SRMB, Emerson, etc.
 Achieved savings of 30% (To the Tune of 80 Crores) in Ordering for Bina Refinery SRU Project.


Jun’05-Dec’07: Aadharshila Infrastructure Company, India as Material Executive.

Chief Tasks
 Managed gamut of activities like: handling logistics; generating RFQ’s; receiving quotes, material receipt, invoices; releasing payments; packing list and storing data into system.
 Handled the procurement of civil construction material in coordination with user departments.
 Maintained good vendor relation to ensure continuous supply of raw materials.
 Arranged for alternate sources of supply to build a competitive atmosphere in performance and pricing.
 Ensured flow of materials without any, maintained consistent material quality and quantity.
 Reduced the cost of purchase by improving the efficiency of operations and procedure.
 MIS

SCHOLASTICS
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Pursuing Masters in Business Administration from Symbiosis, Pune.
Bachelor of Science from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana.

IT Forte: Well versed with ERP (Oracle and Sage) in Material Management Module.