Rudra Prasad Nag

Experienced and results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with over 20 years of expertise across diverse industries including Power, Aviation, Insurance, Facility Management, and Renewable Energy. Proven success in setting up procurement systems from scratch, driving cost efficiency, managing large-scale vendor networks, and executing multimillion-dollar capital projects. Recognized for strategic sourcing, contract management, and cross-functional leadership.

Head – Project Purchase | Chempolis India Pvt. Ltd. / Assam Bio Ethanol Pvt. Ltd.

Headed the end-to-end Project procurement function for the world's first 2G Bio-Refinery project (Cr. 5200), driving strategic sourcing and commercial execution from project inception to commissioning.

· Led global procurement of equipment, machinery, packages and services, including supplier identification, vendor development, tendering, techno-commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, award and post-order management.

· Developed and executed the overall procurement strategy, ensuring timely availability of critical materials while optimizing cost, quality and project schedules.

· Managed project coordination with EPC partners, technology licensors, consultants, government agencies and statutory authorities to facilitate seamless project execution.

· Prepared capital procurement budgets, monitored expenditure and developed documentation to secure additional project funding and management approvals.

· Managed Project stores, imports, logistics, customs clearance, feed stock procurement and vendor payment functions, ensuring uninterrupted material flow and on-time project commissioning.

· Played a pivotal role in establishing the organization's procurement, supply chain and project support functions, contributing to the successful development of the company from its inception.

· Successfully managed complex joint venture stakeholder relationships, aligning the interests of multiple partners and driving collaborative decision-making to achieve strategic project objectives.

· Led critical supply chain decisions, including feedstock procurement strategy, raw material pricing, commercial negotiations and end-to-end logistics planning to ensure uninterrupted operations.

· Established governance frameworks, procurement policies, and commercial controls, ensuring compliance, transparency, and effective contract risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Chief

Manager – Purchase at Fortum India Pvt. Ltd. / Assam Bio Refinery Pvt. Ltd. (2019-05 – 2023-04) Handled procurement of 500+ Mil. USD for Bio-Refinery Project with extensive international sourcing. Streamlined vendor payments, ensured timely material delivery, and optimized store operations.

• Handled procurement of 500+ Million USD for Bio-Refinery Project • Extensive international sourcing • Streamlined vendor payments and ensured timely material delivery • Optimized store operations Associate Vice President – Procurement at Aviva Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (2015-08 – 2018-03) Led strategic procurement across the organization; implemented e-tendering and vendor performance systems. Achieved substantial cost savings through supplier negotiations and risk management.

• Led strategic procurement across the organization • Implemented e-tendering and vendor performance systems • Achieved substantial cost savings through supplier negotiations • Risk management and vendor optimization Senior Manager – Procurement at Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (2010-03 – 2015-08) Managed IT & Non-IT procurement, implemented PeopleSoft module, optimized vendor sourcing and cost control.

• Managed IT & Non-IT procurement • Implemented PeopleSoft module • Optimized vendor sourcing and cost control Manager – National Supply Chain at Sodexo Facilities Management Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. (2007-11 – 2010-03) Oversaw nationwide procurement and inventory operations; improved vendor relationships and reduced lead times.

• Oversaw nationwide procurement and inventory operations • Improved vendor relationships • Reduced lead times Executive – Procurement at InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo Airlines) (2006-12 – 2007-11) Managed non-engineering procurement, negotiated contracts, streamlined POs, and led inventory audits.

• Managed non-engineering procurement • Negotiated contracts • Streamlined purchase orders • Led inventory audits Senior Executive – Purchase at NTPC-ALSTOM Power Services Pvt. Ltd. (2004-01 – 2006-12) Handled plant machinery procurement; coordinated imports, customs clearance, vendor development, and site logistics.

• Handled plant machinery procurement • Coordinated imports and customs clearance • Vendor development • Site logistics management

MBA in Supply Chain Management – Manav Bharti University (2012)

Diploma in E-Commerce – Pentasoft Technologies (2001)

Bachelor of Arts in General – University of Calcutta (1999)