Raahull Singhal

About Raahull Singhal

With over 21 years of extensive experience in strategic procurement, global sourcing, & supply chain management, I have honed my expertise in driving cost efficiencies, optimizing vendor relationships, and leading cross-border operations. My professional journey has taken me across diverse industries and geographies, including 16 years of leadership in China & Dubai, where I successfully established & managed international operations. I specialize in supply chain optimization, vendor performance monitoring, & risk management, ensuring seamless operations & compliance with global standards.Currently, I serve as the Assistant General Manager at Merino Industries Limited, where I lead strategic sourcing initiatives, foster international vendor partnerships, & drive cost-saving strategies. My career highlights include spearheading the establishment of a new tendering office in Dubai, achieving significant Govt—tenders, & managing large-scale procurement budgets. I am passionate about leveraging market intelligence & innovative procurement strategies to deliver measurable results that contribute to organizational success.Key achievements include leading cost-saving initiatives that yielded projected savings of 6-8 crore within a 150 crore procurement budget, establishing a competitive vendor network across low-cost countries, & achieving over 95% uptime for EV chargers through strategic vendor management. My expertise lies in aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals to drive growth & operational excellence.Here’s a glimpse into my professional journey- Spearheaded the development & diversification of vendor bases in China, Taiwan, Turkey, & European Countries, driving significant reductions in procurement costs- Led the strategic setup of overseas offices, optimizing global operations & facilitating market expansions in new regions- Directed key procurement & contracts for E-Buses, their spare parts, & supporting infrastructure like Chargers & Charging Management Systems, significantly enhancing supply chain efficiency & supporting industry growth- Achieved substantial cost reductions and performance improvements across various sectors, including the pioneering of new business ventures in global markets.Skills I\'m Really Good at: Global Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Vendor Management, International Business Expansion, & Supply Chain Optimization.I am always eager to connect with professionals who are passionate about transforming procurement and supply chain processes.You can reach me at r••••••••@outlook.com

Experience

1. Assistant General Manager (Agm) Sourcing & Scm Inbound

   Merino Group

   Jan 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   I lead the exploration and development of new vendors for a diverse range of raw materials used in Restroom Solutions, Furniture, and Machine Tooling, focusing on diversifying and securing our supply chain. My role includes fostering innovation in product solutions, optimizing material usage, and enhancing product offerings to align with market demands. I have established strategic partnerships with overseas vendors to improve product quality and reduce costs while enhancing delivery timelines to bolster global competitiveness. My focus on a culture of cost savings and continuous improvement aims to significantly enhance procurement practices and vendor negotiations.I collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite product development, ensure timely procurement, and maintain high-quality standards.Additionally, I represent the procurement team in stakeholder meetings, finalize technical and commercial aspects of orders, and develop alternate vendor bases to reduce costs and enhance productivity.Achievements- Championed cost-saving initiatives, targeting savings of 6-8 crore for FY 20••••25- Secured 2-3 alternative vendors per product category, mitigating supply chain risks.

Education

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  PGDBM + Diploma in Materials Management, Operations & Systems

  2001 — 2003

• Dayalbagh University , Agra

  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2000

• ABES Engineering College

  B.Tech

  2001 — 2004