Samir Ranjan Sahoo
General Manager Material Management @Titagarh
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WORK HISTORY
General Manager Material Management @Titagarh
Kolkata, IN
Entrusted with leading material management for one of India’s flagship railway manufacturing programs, I drive strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for high-profile projects like the Vande Bharat train sets. My focus is on developing resilient supplier ecosystems, reducing cost structures, and ensuring supply continuity in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.Key Contributions:• Developed a comprehensive sourcing strategy supporting high-volume manufacturing schedules. • Strengthened vendor relationships through technical alignment and delivery consistency. • Mentored and aligned a 22-member team to deliver on factory and project procurement KPIs. • Instituted lean procurement processes, enhancing responsiveness and operational agility. • Reduced dependency on single-source suppliers through a diversified vendor strategy.
EDUCATION
M.G.M. English Medium School
ISC;
Orissa Engineering College, Bhubaneswar, Biju Patnaik University of Technology
B.E
ABOUT SAMIR RANJAN SAHOO
Building future-ready supply chains that fuel innovation and operational excellence—that’s my purpose. With over 21 years of global procurement leadership, I’ve led sourcing strategies and material management across India, Europe, and the U.S, delivering multi-million-euro savings and performance gains in industries like railways, EPC, steel, cement, and mining. As General Manager – Material Management at Titagarh Rail Systems, I drive supplier governance and procurement transformation for large-scale programs, including India’s Vande Bharat train initiative. My expertise spans strategic sourcing, cross-functional supplier management, and procurement planning underpinned by global compliance and ESG alignment. From negotiating long-term contracts to scaling procurement teams, I ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency across complex project lifecycles. I’ve spearheaded ERP and process integrations, optimized vendor ecosystems, and built agile sourcing frameworks that reduce risks and elevate supplier performance. My strengths: • Strategic Sourcing: Designing scalable procurement models aligned with business needs. • Supplier Management: Building accountable, high-performance vendor partnerships. • Cost Optimization: Driving value through negotiation, second-sourcing, and spend analytics. • Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborating across engineering, finance, and project teams. • Process Excellence: Leading ERP rollouts (SAP HANA, Oracle) and compliance-driven sourcing. Here’s what defines my approach: • Value-Centric Procurement: Making every contract count—strategically and financially. • Agile Execution: Aligning priorities, timelines, and teams for seamless delivery. • Leadership Through Partnership: Enabling success across functions, suppliers, and systems. My goal is to shape resilient, transparent, and strategic supply chains that empower industrial transformation. Let’s connect to create procurement ecosystems that drive business growth.
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