Rahul D.

About Rahul D.

As a dynamic and accomplished Strategic Leader, I am renowned for my unwavering commitment to delivering impactful results. Backed by 16 years of rich experience with metallurgical engineering background, consistently driving excellence across various key areas from Strategic Procurement and International Sourcing to Supply Chain Optimization, Vendor Development, Sales Strategy, Project Management, Market Intelligence, Business Development, Revenue Generation and Team Management, I thrive on navigating complex challenges to achieve remarkable success.As a dynamic and enthusiastic leader with a relentless drive for growth and innovation, my passion lies in tackling challenging roles within Procurement & Business Development. With extensive expertise in Procurement, Supply Chain Functions, Business Development, I excel in cost-saving methodologies, quality enhancement, and effective people management, empowering teams to achieve exceptional results. My strategic acumen shines through crafting complex business strategies, integrating lean methodologies, and optimizing processes to elevate company profitability.Feel free to direct message me if you wish to explore a compelling opportunity or engaging project that aligns with my exceptional skills. I \'d be elated to receive your message

Experience

1. Strategic Procurement Manager

   Siemens

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Spearheaded the flawless execution of a Green Field project, skillfully managing a spend of 70 M Euro and orchestrating collaboration with around 50 suppliers, covering both direct and indirect commodities, for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Bogie Manufacturing factory• Drove an immersive Transfer of Technology & orientation program at Siemens HQ, Graz, elevating the product development process at Aurangabad site through a comprehensive one-month engagement, comprising procurement, cross-functional team (CFT), and supplier workshops.• Led strategic visits to key suppliers in Europe, including Bonatrans in Chez Republic and GMT GmbH in Buehl, as part of critical Bucharest project development reviews, cementing robust partnerships and ensuring seamless execution.• Championed successful project development reviews at Lutze Transportation in Stuttgart for Siemens India\'s ventures in the Indian railways domain, harnessing cross-functional expertise for unrivaled outcomes.• Exemplarily mentored the new CFT team of Operational Buyers, Logistics, Projects, SQE, Bogie Frame & Assembly Production, Welding, ensuring optimal synchronization and resounding success in the Bucharest project execution and organizational setup.• Empowered the Bid team by delivering invaluable inputs across all Bogie commodities for transformative Major Bids, including the prestigious Bangkok Orange Line, Indian Railway Trainset Tender (1984 Bogies), Indian Railway Trainset 200 tender, and Indian Railway locomotive bids for HP & HP• Triumphantly secured & technically qualified for the prestigious Vande Bharat Project, securing the Bogies order. This momentous achievement was realized through relentless dedication, rigorous collaborative engineering discussions, and seamless coordination with cross-functional teams at the revered Graz HQ for major commodities, including Steel & Iron Castings, Forgings, Wheelset Assembly, Bearings, Bogie Frame, Suspension etc.

Education

• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), B.E. (Metallurgy)

  2004 — 2008