Head Procurement - Sama Gulf Company Ltd - Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(2026-01)
- Spearheaded enterprise procurement strategy aligning sourcing initiatives with business growth objectives while strengthening governance and procurement excellence.
- Led procurement transformation initiatives through process standardisation, supplier performance management and digital procurement initiatives in turn improving operational efficiency.
- Negotiated high value commercial agreements across materials, services & projects.
- Established strategic supplier partnerships and implemented procurement governance and supplier performance management framework.
- Partnered with executive leadership and cross functional teams to drive procurement modernisation, risk mitigation and process improvement.
Head Commercial - Vedanta Copper International - Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(2025-03 - 2026-01)
- Led procurement activities for the establishment of 122 KTPA Copper Rod Plant in Saudi Arabia, supporting a major Greenfield industrial investment.
- Negotiated USD 30 Mn EPC Contract delivering commercially competitive outcomes through strategic sourcing, market benchmarking and commercial due diligence.
- Directed commercial negotiations for engineering consultants, feasibility studies, industrial licensing and strategic service agreements.
- Developed comprehensive commercial cost models and strategies using market intelligence to optimise project economics and support executive decision making.
- Collaborated with project, engineering, finance and legal teams to establish robust commercial frameworks, manage contractual risks and ensure strict governance.
Head Raw Materials & Commodities - Vedanta Ltd - Ferro Alloys Division - Odisha
(2021-04 - 2025-03)
- Managed procurement portfolio exceeding USD 100 Mn across critical raw materials and commodities.
- Led a team of 10+ team members for the business covering manufacturing unit, power plant & mining units.
- Developed & executed commodity sourcing strategies leveraging market intelligence, auction platforms and long term supply agreements.
- Successfully secured domestic and imported raw materials through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding and supplier negotiations, ensuring cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
- Reduced working capital through inventory optimisation by demand planning, procurement efficiency initiatives and commodity market forecasting.
- Established long term strategic partnerships with suppliers and logistics providers.
Head Capex Procurement - Vedanta Ltd - Ferro Alloys Division - Goa
(2017-01 - 2021-04)
- Led procurement & commercial management of USD 50 Mn + CAPEX portfolio.
- Negotiated and awarded major EPC, equipment and infrastructure contracts including furnace projects, mining and plant infrastructure.
- Developed strategies and frameworks ensuring cost effective project execution & maintaining quality, schedule and compliance.
- Oversaw end to end sourcing activities - tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, supplier performance management.
- Implemented KPI - based contract management and governance practices, improving accountability and project delivery performance.
- Collaborated closely with internal teams to mitigate commercial risks and optimise project outcomes.
Head Spares & Services - Vedanta Ltd - Ferro Alloys Division - Odisha
(2016-01 - 2017-01)
- Led contract management of high value O&m, civil and services across manufacturing operations as well as procurement of MRO spares and consumables.
- Implemented Use & Pay inventory model, significantly reducing inventory carrying costs and improving working capital.
- Established strategic supplier partnerships.
- Increased procurement through Annual Rate Contracts standardising purchases and reducing cycle time.
- Drove 100% sourcing compliance through SAP Ariba improving transparency, governance and operational efficiency.
Sectional Head Utilities - Vedanta Ltd - Odisha
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
Manager - Tata Steel Limited - Odisha
(2009-08 - 2014-12)
Ast. Manager - Visa Steel Limited - Andhra Pradesh
(2009)
Sr. Engineer - Bhushan Steel Limited - Andhra Pradesh
(2005 - 2009)
