Akhilesh Dwivedi

Accomplished sourcing leader with around 22 years of experience in supply chain management, specializing in Strategic sourcing, Project Procurement, Contract negotiations and cost optimization. Proven track record in driving operational efficiency and value creation at global enterprises such as Tata Steel, Vedanta Resources, GE, Electrosteel and Mjunction. Holds a Postgraduate Program in Advanced General Management from IIM Ranchi.

Adept at leading high-impact procurement initiatives that reduce costs and enhance performance. Seeking senior leadership roles to apply extensive expertise in sourcing and supply chain management to fuel organizational growth and competitive advantage.

Sr.Area Manager - Procurement & Warehouse - Tata Steel - West Bokaro, Ramgarh

(2019-06)

Presently working at Tata Steel's Mining Division at West Bokaro, Ramgarh.

Dy. Divisional Head - Long Product Division - Tata Steel - Tata Steel Gamharia, Jamshedpur

(2023-09 - 2025-04)

On Deputation to Tata Steel Long Product Division as Dy. Divisional Head. Leading the team of MRO Sourcing & and Warehouse Operations at Tata Steel Gamharia, Jamshedpur. Streamlined procurement processes, increase in operational efficiency and a significantly reduced turnaround time for contract finalization.

DGM- Procurement - Tata Steel - Tata Steel Meramandali

(2019-06 - 2023-09)

Leading the Service Contract Procurement team at Tata Steel Meramandali. Led the finalization of critical contracts covering mega Civil, Fabrication and operational contracts.

• Developed and implemented strategic sourcing plans resulting in a 15% cost reduction in service contracts

Lead Commodity Management Specialist: Sourcing - GE Diesel Locomotive Pvt Ltd.(Now GE Transportation, A wabtec company)

(2017-04 - 2019-06)

Sourcing for Locomotive manufacturing at GE Diesel Locomotive Pvt Ltd. Majorly dealt with mega Project Contracts including Civil, Structural Fabrication and MEP requirements along with sourcing of operational requirements.

• Recipient of CEO's Impact Award

Sr. Manager (Team Lead) - Mjunction Services (A SAIL-TATA STEEL JV)

(2011-09 - 2017-03)

Worked as Team Lead in the capacity of Sr. Manager for Procurement at SAIL-Rourkela(MRO Purchase). Worked as Team Lead in the capacity of Manager for Service & Contracts segment for Tata Steel

Senior Officer - Purchase - Electrosteel Steels Ltd., Bokaro - Bokaro

(2009-11 - 2011-09)

Procurement of Regular consumables and Service contracts at ESL, Bokaro.

• Instrumental in finalizing the critical projects related to Capex Civil & Structural Fabrication contracts along with important operational and equipment hiring related contracts
• Led the finalization of mega contracts for industrial gases and fuel

Purchase Executive - Vedanta Resources (Sterlite Copper and Vedanta Aluminium)

(2004-07 - 2009-10)

Purchase of Regular Consumables, General Consumables and Spares at Copper Unit in Silvassa (Sterlite Ind). Later transferred to Vedanta Aluminium's CPP unit at Jharsuguda and led Procurement of Industrial gases, Fuel, Chemicals and Service contract. Before moving to Purchase Dep, worked in Anode Casting Plant (Operations Dept) for 3 years as Shift Incharge (Process Controller).

• Awarded 'Stars of Business' by leadership after selection through ACT-UP Program

Executive Postgraduate Program - Advanced General Management - Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi (2019-06 - 2025)

MBA/PGDM - National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) (2008)

B.Sc - Maulana Azad College of Sc. Arts and Commerce (2004)