Sohan Namdeo Chaudhari

Project Procurement Manager with 25 years of leadership experience in CAPEX, EPC, OPEX, Strategic Sourcing, and Global Procurement across specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and EPC industries. Managed procurement portfolios exceeding ₹850 Crore, delivering Greenfield, Brownfield, Revamp, and Plant Expansion projects while achieving approximately 15% cost savings through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and commercial negotiations. Proven expertise in international procurement, contract management, supplier development, SAP S/4HANA implementation, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Project Procurement Manager - Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd. - Kurkumbh | Patalganga | Dahej

(2016-10 - 2026-07)

• Led end-to-end procurement for ₹850+ Crore CAPEX portfolio across four major chemical projects, ensuring zero critical procurement delays while supporting on-time project commissioning for Greenfield, Brownfield, Debottlenecking, and Plant Expansion projects.
• Develop procurement strategies for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, process equipment, engineering services, MRO, and indirect procurement.
• Manage international sourcing, import procurement, supplier qualification, logistics coordination, customs documentation, and overseas vendor relationships.
• Administer commercial contracts including Bank Guarantees (BG), Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG), contractual compliance, and supplier obligations.
• Execute RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, bid analysis, negotiations, purchase order placement, and contract administration.
• Developed strategic supplier partnerships that improved delivery performance, reduced procurement cycle time, and strengthened supply continuity for critical equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Operations, Production, Maintenance, QA/QC, Finance, Stores, and EHS to ensure timely project execution.
• Mentor and lead a team of 4 Buyers, driving procurement performance, supplier management, and operational excellence.
• Managed procurement portfolio exceeding ₹850 + Crore across multiple capital projects.
• Delivered approximately 15% procurement savings through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and value engineering.
• Successfully supported Greenfield, Brownfield, Revamp, and Plant Expansion projects without critical procurement delays.
• Executed international procurement of long-lead equipment from global suppliers.
• Strengthened supplier performance through strategic vendor development and long-term commercial partnerships.
• Implemented SAP S/4 HANA procurement processes, improving workflow efficiency and procurement visibility.

Project Manager - Arya Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd.

(2006-01 - 2016-10)

• Managed EPC project execution, procurement, contracts, planning, estimation, scheduling, vendor management, and construction coordination across chemical, refinery, pharmaceutical, FMCG, and industrial projects.
• Successfully delivered multiple EPC, EPCM projects within budget and schedule.
• Led procurement of mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and civil packages.
• Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution.

Project / Technical Engineer - Henkel Chembond Surface Technologies Ltd.

(2002-07 - 2005-12)

Supported project engineering, procurement coordination, manufacturing improvements, and plant technical activities.

Graduate Engineer Trainee - Century Rayon Ltd.

(2001-07 - 2002-06)

Developed foundational expertise in manufacturing operations, maintenance, and process engineering.

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering - University of Pune