Deputy Manager – Purchase / Section Head – Purchase - 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.
- Develop alternate sources to improve availability, competitiveness and procurement flexibility.
- 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.
- Partner with Engineering, Stores, Finance, Corporate Procurement and user departments for requirement planning and execution.
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.
- Monitored supplier commitments covering quality, delivery and commercial compliance.
- 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.
- Supported SAP process implementation and trained employees on standardized procurement workflows.
- Conducted commercial negotiations covering price, payment, delivery and contractual conditions.
- Liaised with Corporate Procurement for Capex and high-value purchase requirements.
- 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.
- Evaluated transportation requirements through comparative statements and commercial negotiations.
- Negotiated transporter rates and commercial terms in coordination with the Unit Commercial Head.
- Finalized contracts covering AMCs, site services, engineer/personnel deputation and job-specific requirements.
- Handled agreements for heavy equipment and plant vehicles.
- Monitored receipt and issue of Petrol, HSD and HFO.
- 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, industrial buildings, office buildings, hospitals and shopping malls.
Site Purchaser – Raw Material / Fabric - Shree Jee Apparels (P) Ltd. - Noida
(2004-01 - 2005-01)
Managed raw-material purchasing for fabric production, supporting supplier engagement and uninterrupted material availability.
