Chirag Chavda

About Chirag Chavda

Procurement and Contracts professional with nearly a decade of experience covering both material and service procurement in industries such as oil & gas, EPCM, marine, and industrial projects. My background includes managing CAPEX equipment, procurement in EPCM projects, MRO spares, and a wide range of OEM and Non-OEM service agreements, with a strong focus on achieving cost efficiency, supplier compliance, and reliable delivery.During my career at Reliance Industries, Tata Consulting Engineers, and Drydocks World, I have undertaken sourcing of high-value CAPEX packages, secured specialized equipment and critical materials, and finalized strategic contracts that directly supported project success. These efforts have delivered measurable results in terms of cost savings, supplier reliability, and risk reduction, while ensuring that procurement strategies remained aligned with technical and business goals.Key expertise areas include:Material procurement → CAPEX machinery, EPCM packages, marine equipment, MRO spares & consumablesService procurement → OEM/Non-OEM contracts, manpower-based & turnkey agreements, long-term ARCsStrategic sourcing & vendor management → building international supplier bases, negotiating savings, ensuring performanceProject procurement management → EPCM procurement planning, expediting, logistics coordination, and complianceDigital procurement → SAP MM, Oracle, e-sourcing platforms, e-auctions, spend analyticsI have worked closely with engineering and project teams, as well as global supplier networks, to ensure procurement adds real value to the business. I am open opportunities where I can apply my combined expertise in procurement to drive sustainable result.

Experience

1. Buyer

   Drydocks World

   Jul 2024 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

Education

• L.D College of Engineering - Ahmedabad

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Autocad