Binu Balachandran
Project Head | Senior Project Manager | EPC & Fit-Out Delivery | CAPEX & Procurement Strategy | Supply Chain Leadership | Multi-Site Rollouts (Retail, QSR, Infrastructure)
- Role
- Sr Manager-project & Contracts Leader Retail & F & B Fit-out Specialist in Epc Projects at K Hospitality Corp
- Location
- Thane, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Binu Balachandran
With 19+ years of experience leading CAPEX-heavy retail, QSR, and infrastructure projects, I specialize in driving cost-efficient, on-time delivery across multi-location rollouts. I’ve delivered ₹40 Cr+ in procurement budgets, implemented ERP-driven sourcing frameworks, and achieved ₹4 Cr+ in savings through strategic negotiations and rate contract optimization.Passionate about bridging project execution and supply chain strategy, I build systems that ensure both commercial efficiency and delivery excellence across cross-functional teams.
Experience
Sr Manager-project & Contracts Leader Retail & F & B Fit-out Specialist in Epc Projects
Jun 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Spearheaded ₹30 Cr+ in CAPEX procurement across interior fit-outs, MEP, kitchen equipment, and décor, aligned with multi-city expansion strategy.•Achieved 8% YoY cost savings by implementing ERP-driven reverse auctions, strategic sourcing, and long-range demand planning.•Streamlined contract lifecycle through ERP (SAP & Procure Sense), cutting PO processing time by 25% and boosting SLA compliance by 20%.•Conducted category benchmarking for HVAC, kitchen equipment, and furniture—shaping rate contracts and budgeting decisions across 20+ locations.•Closed 100% of assigned fit-out projects on time and within budget using proactive planning•Led vendor performance reviews and commercial negotiations for 80+ suppliers, improving pricing visibility and procurement turnaround.•Led closing of all the Open advance by preparing a dashboard and coordination with cross functional teamTransition / Next Role TargetedProject Head / Senior Project Manager (Civil & Interiors)| Open to Opportunities•Driving civil, interior fit-out, and infrastructure projects from design to delivery.•Expertise in planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor appointment, execution, and project closure.•Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors, and deliver large-scale projects under tight deadlines.Passionate about bridging project execution and supply chain strategy, I build systems that ensure both commercial efficiency and delivery excellence across cross-functional teams.
Education
Mumbai University
BE (Const), Construction Engineering
Welingkar Institute of Management
PGDM, Operations
2008 — 2010
NICMAR University
Post Graduate in Construction Management , Civil Engineering
2010
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