Sushmita Das

Results-driven Supply Chain & Procurement professional with 6+ years of end-to-end P2P management in major industrial projects (ethanol and PVC plants). Proven ability to lead procurement execution planning, manage multi-vendor contracts, and serve as the single point of contact for all procurement requirements in project management environments. Adept at developing procurement strategies, negotiating complex contracts, ensuring schedule adherence, and maintaining auditable procurement files.

Currently pursuing PMP certification to further strengthen project management credentials. Certified in Global Procurement & Sourcing (Rutgers) and Supply Chain Management (KAIST).

Senior Executive – Procurement & Supply Chain - Jindal Group of Industries (HTPL) - Gurugram

(2024-01)

Held end-to-end responsibility for the supply chain function within the Project Management Team, overseeing procurement for two concurrent major industrial plant projects on Ethanol Plant – Hindustan Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (M.P.) and PVC Plant – Hindustan Taps Pvt. Ltd. (M.P.).

• Held end-to-end responsibility for the supply chain function within the Project Management Team, overseeing procurement for two concurrent major industrial plant projects.
• Developed and executed Project Procurement Execution Plans encompassing sourcing, purchasing, expediting, logistics, and project milestone alignment.
• Served as the primary interface with vendors and project stakeholders to ensure all supply chain requirements were identified, communicated, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Led procurement strategy for each project, incorporating contract flow-down conditions and negotiating terms to minimise commercial exposure.
• Managed full procurement package lifecycle: PR review, vendor evaluation, commercial and technical comparison sheets, PO creation, order tracking, and payment processing.
• Monitored project schedule adherence and proactively identified problems; developed corrective action plans to ensure on-time material delivery to project sites.
• Maintained auditable procurement files and implemented project filing and record retention procedures for internal review and audit compliance.
• Prepared weekly MIS reports tracking key procurement KPIs; represented supply chain function in project team meetings.
• Coordinated with engineering, technical, finance, and logistics teams to ensure deliverable quality met both internal and external customer requirements.
• Identified and implemented process improvements, reducing procurement cycle times and improving supplier performance monitoring.

Senior Executive – Procurement cum Purchaser - Digital Engineers - New Delhi

(2018-05 - 2023-06)

Managed procurement operations for Film Type Sulphur Burner projects across UP, Haryana, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Punjab Sugar Plants, and Waste Heat Recovery Systems projects across UP, Karnataka, and Punjab.

• Managed O2C and P2P processes including PR/PO handling, 2-3 way invoice matching, and vendor payment entries via ERP systems.
• Led procurement strategy meetings with key stakeholders to align supply chain objectives with business goals across multiple plant projects.
• Coordinated vendor onboarding, supplier performance evaluation, and long-term partnership development to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Managed BOM and BOQ creation to optimise production planning and cost estimation.
• Resolved PR/PO and payment-related disputes in coordination with vendors, seniors, and internal teams; communicated outcomes to all stakeholders.
• Automated MIS and Excel-based reporting, reducing manual effort and improving decision-making speed.
• Trained and mentored junior procurement staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Assisted in contract finalisation, ensuring compliance with company standards and cost-effectiveness.
• Awarded Best Employee recognition for outstanding performance (September 2022).

Master of Arts - Political Science - Sri Aurobindo College, IGNOU (2021-01 - 2023-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Delhi University (2017-01 - 2019-12)