Ved Sharma

Results-driven Procurement Executive with over +10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and material management across the Aerospace & Defense and Aircraft Maintenance (MRO) sectors, complemented by valuable military service experience. Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor development, contract negotiation, inventory optimization, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in ERP platforms including SAP and Ramco, leveraging technology to streamline procurement processes, optimize inventory, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to drive operational excellence, ensure timely material availability, and implement continuous process improvements in highly regulated environments.

Executive (Material Management Department) at AI Engineering Services Limited, IGI Airport Delhi (2018-12 – Present)

• Managed end-to-end procurement activities, including floating RFQs, evaluating quotations, negotiating with suppliers, and issuing purchase orders.
• Monitor government & PSU tender portals (e.g. GeM & CPPP) and identify relevant opportunities.
• Lead End to end tendering: evaluate, prepare, compile and submit bids, proposals and documentation.
• Led vendor negotiations for high-value procurements and critical project requirements to achieve cost optimization and timely delivery.
• Built and maintain relationships with government departments, procurement officers and decision makers.
• Responsible for tracking tender outcomes, follow upon submissions and support contact negotiations.
• Built and maintained strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
• Ensured compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and risk management practices.
• Managed sourcing, procurement, accounts payable, and vendor payment processes to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Ensured on-time delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards, particularly during project ramp-up phases.
• Procured spares, consumables, electrical, mechanical, and miscellaneous materials, ensuring the right quality, quantity, cost, and timely availability.
• Monitored purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and timely deliveries aligned with production schedules.
• Conducted supplier performance evaluations, risk assessments, and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitored procurement project performance against Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Technical (QCDT) objectives.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, PPC, Stores, Quality, Finance, and Management, to support business objectives.
• Drove continuous process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.

Asst. Manager - Purchase at Asian Colour Coated Ispat Ltd, Gurgaon (2014-07 – 2016-11)

Auto Sheet Metal Parts Manufacturer

• Managed end-to-end procurement, sourcing, accounts payable, and vendor payment processes.
• Oversaw inventory management, warehouse operations, and ERP-based material management systems.
• Procured spares, consumables, electrical, mechanical, and miscellaneous materials, ensuring the right quality, quantity, cost, and timely availability.
• Ensured timely placement, follow-up, and delivery of purchase orders in line with production schedules.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including Production, PPC, Stores, Quality, and Management.
• Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms, and on-time deliveries.
• Managed procurement of electrical items such as switchgears, cables, motors, lighting fixtures, and related equipment through effective commercial negotiations.
• Prepared and presented timely MIS reports to support management decision-making.
• Monitored and updated daily consumable stock reports to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

PGDM in Material Management – Indian Institute of Material Management (2025)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical – Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra (2009)

12th in P.C.M – U.P. Board, Allahabad (2005)

10th – U.P. Board, Allahabad (2003)