Amit Shankar Choudhary

About Amit Shankar Choudhary

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 18+ years of experience across Steel, Ferro Alloys, Power and Mining industries, specialising in strategic raw material sourcing, global trade, project procurement and logistics optimisation.I have led end-to-end procurement for Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, Coal, MS/SS Scrap, Sponge Iron and Ferro Alloys, supporting both greenfield & brownfield projects and high-volume operating plants. My experience spans India, Africa and global markets, covering imports, exports, rail/road/port logistics, customs, auctions and long-term supplier contracts.Key strengths include:a. Building raw material security strategies for multi-plant operationsb. Driving cost leadership and working-capital optimisation without compromising qualityc. Managing CAPEX procurement for SMS, Rolling Mills, Pellet Plants and utilitiesd. Developing resilient supplier ecosystems and negotiation-led commercial advantagee. Leading cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, quality and financef. Implementing governance-driven procurement using SAP MM/SD and MIS analyticsCurrently working as General Manager – Raw Materials, partnering with leadership teams to ensure zero-downtime operations, price risk mitigation and long-term sourcing sustainability.Open to leadership opportunities as Head – Procurement / Raw Materials / Supply Chain / CPO, where procurement is a business value driver, not just a cost function.

Experience

1. General Manager

   MS Agarwal Foundries Pvt Ltd

   Jul 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Develop and implement raw material sourcing strategies for MS Scrap, Sponge Iron, and Silico Manganese, Coal, Iron Ore Green Pellets, Iron Ore & Dolomite.2. Manage direct purchase contracts and long-term agreements with suppliers (domestic & international).3. Ensure procurement volumes and grades align with production planning and operational needs.4. Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality and reliability.5. Identify, qualify, and onboard reliable suppliers for each raw material.6. Build strong and sustainable relationships with key vendors and trade intermediaries.7. Monitor supplier performance with respect to delivery schedules, quality standards, and commercial terms.8. Continuously track market trends, commodity pricing, and competitor sourcing practices.9. Forecast price movements, availability trends, and supply disruptions.10. Advise management on hedging strategies or alternate sourcing plans during market volatility.11. Oversee inbound logistics and ensure timely delivery of materials to the plant.12. Optimize transportation costs and route efficiency (road, rail, or sea).13. Coordinate closely with logistics, port clearance agencies, and internal plant teams.14. Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.15. Implement systems for accurate tracking, reporting, and valuation of raw material inventory.16. Align procurement with working capital targets and cash flow planning.17. Collaborate with the quality assurance and production teams to resolve any quality deviations.18. Comply with all statutory and regulatory guidelines related to raw material procurement and handling.19. Lead and mentor a team of sourcing managers, field buyers, and logistics coordinators.20. Foster a high-performance and result-oriented culture.21. Promote cross-functional coordination between procurement, quality, logistics, and accounts.

Education

• G H Raisoni Polytechnic, Nagpur

  Associate's degree, Electronics & Computer Technology

• IASE University

  Engineer's Degree, B.Tech (Hons) Electronics & Power

  2003 — 2007

• R D Tata High School Jamshedpur

  SSC, Secondary School Certification

• JAGSoM - Jagdish Sheth School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & Operations Management

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Iron Ore Beneficiation
• Business Analysis
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Planning
• Procurement
• People Management
• Crm
• Team Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Operations Management
• Factory
• Engineering
• Coal Based Thermal Power Plant
• Iron Ore Pelletization
• Leadership
• Technical Analysis
• Coal
• Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Mis
• Steel
• Analysis
• Power Plants