Kanhaiya Kumar

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 18+ years of experience across Power, EPC, Manufacturing, Mining, Logistics and International Trade. Experienced in strategic sourcing, vendor development, procurement coordination, expediting, contract administration, logistics management and cross-border business operations. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English and Hindi with extensive experience working with Chinese manufacturers, suppliers, EPC contractors and engineering teams.

Business Development & Chinese Language Specialist - Mining Engineering Service - DR Congo

(2023-09 - 2024-09)

• Developed business opportunities with Chinese mining companies and EPC contractors.
• Managed technical and commercial discussions with Chinese stakeholders.
• Translated technical specifications, bid documents and engineering drawings.

Business Development Manager & Chinese Language Specialist - Pettit's India - Delhi

(2013-03 - 2020-03)

• Managed customer acquisition and strategic partnerships across China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and India.
• Handled contracts, shipment documentation and supplier coordination.

Deputy Manager – Expediting, Procurement & Supply Chain - Global Supplies (UAE) FZE / ESSAR Projects - Harbin, China

(2008-04 - 2013-01)

• Managed procurement, sourcing and expediting activities for major thermal power projects.
• Developed and evaluated Chinese suppliers and coordinated inspections.
• Handled logistics, customs clearance, shipment tracking and purchase order execution.
• Acted as communication bridge between Indian project teams and Chinese manufacturers.

Executive – Financial Services (Chinese Operations) - Philips Electronics India Ltd.

(2006-04 - 2008-03)

• Managed AP/AR support for China, Taiwan and Hong Kong operations using SAP.
• Handled vendor communications and issue resolution.

Chinese Language Specialist - Utility Powertech Ltd. (Reliance Energy)

(2004-08 - 2005-08)

• Supported Chinese engineers and translated technical documentation for power projects.

M.A. - Chinese Language & Literature - Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

B.A. (Hons.) - Chinese Language & Literature - Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain & Logistics

One-Year Scholarship Program - Wuhan University