Rajesh Kumar

Procurement and Materials Management professional with 22+ years of progressive experience spanning cement manufacturing, Greenfield projects, infrastructure and engineering procurement. Currently serving as Deputy Manager – Purchase / Section Head with UltraTech Cement Ltd., driving procurement activities supporting plant operations, maintenance, projects and business requirements. Expertise encompasses strategic sourcing, techno-commercial evaluation, Capex/Opex procurement, contract management, vendor development, cost optimization, inventory planning and SAP MM.

Experienced in translating technical and operational requirements into commercially effective sourcing strategies while balancing quality, cost, delivery, service and business continuity. Strong background in project procurement, critical spares, engineering items, raw materials, heavy equipment, services and manpower contracts, supported by effective supplier engagement, commercial negotiation, cross-functional decision-making and procurement governance.

Deputy Manager – Purchase / Section Head – Purchase | Store - ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. - Bela Cement Works, Madhya Pradesh

(2024-07)

Leading the Purchase function with accountability for procurement continuity, commercial effectiveness and timely fulfilment of plant requirements.

• Direct procurement across Mechanical, E&I, Mines, P&QC, MRO, consumables, services and critical operational materials.
• Execute sourcing for Capex, Opex, maintenance and project requirements, covering enquiry, evaluation, negotiation, approval and order placement.
• Lead techno-commercial negotiations with suppliers, optimizing pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments and overall commercial value.
• Finalize comprehensive/non-comprehensive AMCs, service agreements and annual security contracts within approved timelines.
• Establish local rate contracts for recurring requirements including consumables, maintenance spares, shutdown services, safety items and printing materials. Assess commercial offers against ARC, BSR and previous procurement benchmarks before finalization.
• Track order status, manufacturing progress, dispatch and delivery commitments for time-critical requirements.
• Provide management MIS covering order status, supply position, supplier credit, savings and financial performance.
• Apply Min-Max inventory principles based on consumption, lead time and material criticality.
• Review contractor performance covering manpower deployment, execution quality, completion timelines and emergency response capability.
• Develop alternate sources to improve availability, competitiveness and procurement flexibility.

Assistant Manager – Purchase - ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. - Pali Cement Works – Greenfield Project

(2021-03 - 2024-06)

Handled procurement for a Greenfield cement project, with emphasis on project readiness, equipment sourcing and timely availability of critical materials and services.

• Executed sourcing for project materials, Capex items, equipment, operational spares and services.
• Managed RFQs, supplier identification, technical/commercial evaluation, negotiations and SAP-based PO processing.
• Developed suppliers for Mechanical, E&I, Mines and P&QC requirements, expanding sourcing options for project execution.
• Aligned procurement schedules with Engineering, Projects, Stores, Finance and user-department requirements.
• Finalized AMC and service requirements, including vendor mobilization and execution follow-up.
• Procured major heavy equipment and site vehicles for raw-material handling and project operations.
• Expedited supplier commitments and resolved delivery, quality and execution issues affecting project schedules.
• Supported commercial optimization through competitive sourcing and alternate suppliers.
• Prepared comparative statements, procurement MIS and approval inputs for management decisions.

Senior Officer – Purchase - ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. - Sidhi Cement Works – Greenfield Project

(2018-12 - 2021-03)

Contributed to procurement execution during Greenfield project development, building the supplier ecosystem and establishing material-flow discipline.

• Executed purchase activities for Capex, Opex, plant spares, project materials and services.
• Developed new supplier sources for critical engineering and operational requirements.
• Handled RFQs, commercial evaluations, negotiations, PO processing and delivery expediting.
• Facilitated material planning with Engineering, Stores, Finance and operating departments.
• Applied Min-Max principles and consumption trends to support inventory availability.
• Participated in Contractor Safety Management, 5S, WCM, Kaizen, ISO and OHSAS programs.

Officer – Purchase - ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. - Panipat Cement Works

(2015-07 - 2018-12)

Progressed into broader ERP-enabled procurement, supplier governance and corporate procurement coordination.

• Administered SAP MM / SD purchasing transactions, including Vendor Master, Purchase Info Record, PR, PO and Goods Receipt.
• Conducted commercial negotiations covering price, payment, delivery and contractual conditions.
• Managed vendor registration and evaluation in line with organizational procedures.
• Handled procurement and transportation arrangements for Fly Ash, Gypsum, Pond Ash and related raw materials.
• Served as CSM Secretary, supporting contractor-management processes and compliance activities.

Assistant Officer – Purchase - ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. - Dadri Cement Works

(2010-01 - 2015-07)

Built foundational expertise in plant procurement, raw materials, contracts and site services.

• Executed procurement and supply coordination for plant raw materials and operational requirements.
• Processed purchase orders for Fly Ash, Mineral Gypsum and Chemical Gypsum.
• Finalized contracts covering AMCs, site services, engineer/personnel deputation and job-specific requirements.
• Handled agreements for heavy equipment and plant vehicles.
• Processed Service Entry Sheets for Stores-related work orders.
• Participated in CSM, 5S, ISO and OHSAS activities.

Site Purchaser – Purchase - ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LTD.

(2005-02 - 2009-12)

• Handled site purchasing for diverse construction and infrastructure assignments, including DMRC workshops, railway projects,

MBA - Materials Management - Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM), Delhi

Post Graduate - Commerce - Kanpur University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Kanpur University