Rakesh P Nair

About Rakesh P Nair

Over 20+ years of rich experience in transforming Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, e-Sourcing, Process Automation, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Raw Material Strategic contract, Logistic and Planning, Capex Management, Cost Optimization, Inventory Management & Forecasting, Technology Buys, Team Building & Training. • Presently Heading the Procurement function at mjunction (jv Tata Steel & SAIL) across pan India operations at 27 branches and HO with business portfolio worth INR 300 Cr. • Managing portfolio of vendors for direct & indirect sourcing with expertise in cost optimization, deterring cartelization, leveraging reverse auction, risk management and maintaining high technical evaluation strategy and ethical standard with many individual buys running into crores. • Expertise is process automation, system and internal controls to strengthen operations, setting up new business location and warehouses, technology manpower sourcing and excellent documentation synergizing skill. • Experience in SAP MM life cycle and SAP implementation as core team member. Successfully turning-around business and enhancing the value of operating business units through process improvements • Key member of DRT (disaster response team - procurement cadre) of TATA Sons. Led operation of Procurement & distribution for Kerala & Karnataka flood relief, with total relief spent of Rs.10Cr. • Collaborator for leveraging aggregation of volume buys of Tata Steel Group companies and Tata Sons Strategic Sourcing. • Spearheading strategic engagement with key partners for critical business leverage for acquiring key Clients for business growth adding value to bottom line of organization. • Sourced Raw material for cement plant including coal, gypsum, Clinker, fly ash etc. Long term strategic contract with key partners for continuous replenishment and uninterrupted production process. Managed import from various countries of clinker for market sustainability and suffice high demand. • Managing Tech Outsourcing contact for internal software development with high profile Service Partners, enabling smooth delivery of highly critical projects timely with optimum cost. • Internal ISO 9001:2015 & ISMS 27001 Auditor, system analyst and Business Excellence team member.

Experience

1. Deputy Head

   mjunction services ltd

   Jul 2019 — Present · IN

   Heading Procurement function of mjunction for 27 branches and HO with business portfolio worth INR 300 Cr. • Providing leadership to procurement operations across organization by spearheading process improvement, motivating and managing the team for timely and quality delivery, coordinating with key stake holder and appraising management though various MIS on frequent intervals on progress of various project and operations. • Planning & engaging with key stakeholders for devising annual procurement plan, making resource availability, develop buying strategy execution and monitoring the progress. • Engaging with key Partners for Strategic Sourcing, enabling smooth operations and cost optimization adding value to bottom line of company. • Management of Technology outsourcing contract by engaging with high profile Service Provider for quality resource keeping the project spent minimum possible. • Leading cost reduction initiative by planning and renegotiation the contracts based different leverages of volume, efficiency, market condition etc. • Plan for deployment & managing the DRT (disaster response team - procurement cadre) and procurement function simultaneously. • Collaborating with Tata Steel Group Companies and Central Tata Strategic Sourcing team. • Developing technical evaluation parameter and making negotiation strategy for large buys. Leading the negotiation for high and critical strategic buy. • Create a strong procurement team and long-range strategic plan which optimized key global direct and indirect categories while gaining alignment with corporate and regional stakeholders in a multi-Business Vertical environment to drive overall lower TCO. • Developing the overarching sourcing strategy with focus on transforming the procurement function into a value creation group by working in collaboration with stakeholders, cross function partners, and strategic supplier alliances to generate year-over-year productivity.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management (APSCM)Field Of StudyLogistics, Materials, and Supply , Business Administration and Management, General

• Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

  PGDCA, Material Management

  1997

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  MBA, Operational Management

  2006

• Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai

  Commodity Management Training

  2010

• Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

  B.Sc(PCM)

  1995

Skills

• Budgeting
• Sap R/3
• Team Management
• Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Vendor Relations
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Cost Reduction
• Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Mis
• Materials Management
• Procurement
• Vendor Management