Bimal Agarwal

Senior Procurement & Commercial Leader with 25+ years of progressive experience across ferro alloys manufacturing, paper production, and accredited tertiary healthcare operations. Proven expertise in managing ₹150 Crore+ annual raw material spend, delivering 8–10% procurement cost reduction, negotiating 15–20% CAPEX savings, and implementing structured rate contracts generating ₹55+ lakh annualized savings. Strong foundation in internal & external audit coordination, ERP-enabled transparency, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk mitigation.

Recognized for building resilient supply chains, strengthening commercial governance, and ensuring statutory audit readiness in complex industrial environments.

AGM – Commercial (Procurement & Contracts) - Cosmic Ferro Alloys Limited - Kolkata

(2019-01)

• Lead enterprise procurement strategy, managing ₹150 Crore annual raw material spend.
• Delivered 8–10% procurement cost reduction through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation.
• Negotiated 15–20% CAPEX savings across plant expansion and infrastructure contracts.
• Drive demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply continuity planning.
• Ensure procurement governance, statutory compliance, and audit readiness.

Senior Manager – Materials & Stores - AMRI Hospitals Limited (NABH & NABL Accredited Facility) - Bhubaneswar

(2012-12 - 2019-01)

• Directed procurement and inventory management for NABH & NABL-accredited tertiary care hospital operations.
• Designed structured rate contracts delivering ₹4.64 lakh monthly savings and ₹55+ lakh annualized savings.
• Achieved ₹24+ lakh realized savings (up to Nov 2018) through vendor negotiation and cost benchmarking.
• Led biomedical AMC negotiations, optimizing the lifecycle cost of critical medical equipment.
• Ensured sterile supply chain compliance aligned with infection control protocols and accreditation standards.
• Managed procurement systems supporting the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories requirements.
• Strengthened documentation controls, vendor performance analytics, and regulatory audit preparedness.
• Coordinated internal and external audits, ensuring statutory compliance and quality governance.
• Implemented SAP MM/FI, enhancing procurement transparency and financial reporting.

Manager – Commercial (Procurement & Sourcing) - Emami Paper Mills Limited - Balasore

(2006-11 - 2012-05)

• Managed multi-location procurement operations to ensure adequate store inventory across manufacturing units.
• Led strategic sourcing, vendor development, and contract negotiations for production-critical inputs.
• Improved inventory planning and logistics coordination, reducing operational disruption risks.
• Supported ERP-enabled procurement governance and audit documentation processes.

Internal Audit In-Charge - Balasore Alloys Limited - Balasore

(1994-01 - 2006-11)

• Led internal audit function, strengthening procurement governance and financial controls.
• Coordinated with external auditors, ensuring statutory compliance and audit closure.
• Enhanced documentation standards, contract compliance, and enterprise risk assessment frameworks.
• Built strong commercial discipline across the procurement lifecycle.

B. Com - Ranchi University (1992)

C.A. Intermediate (Group 1) - ICAI (1995)