Sharad Sharma

Ex-Senior Vice President and Head of Group Procurement & Inspection at Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

Role
Head of Purchasing Department at thyssenkrupp Uhde
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Sharad Sharma

Seasoned Industry Experience With more than 35-year career in the Process/Engineering…

Experience

  1. Head of Purchasing Department

    thyssenkrupp Uhde

    Jul 2005 — Present · Pune, IN

    Involved in executing projects in Chemical, Petrochemical, Refinery & Fertilizer Sector Projects in various formats like E&P, L-EPC, EPC, PMC & EPCM etc. Successfully managed annual project procurement exceeding Rs. 500 million USD for 18 years, showcasing expertise in strategic negotiations and vendor relationships. Proficient in cost estimation for diverse projects, demonstrating a pivotal role in executing projects encompassing EPC, EPCM, and Cost + Fee, both domestically and globally. Introduced innovative methods to drive departmental productivity and improved strategic sourcing practices, optimizing budgets and reducing turnaround times for project execution. Developed lasting relationships with local and global vendors, focusing on mutual benefit and revenue generation through intelligent and cost-effective procurement measures. Implemented training and mentoring programs to nurture a skilled sourcing team, aligning with the organization\'s objectives. Kept abreast of market dynamics, conducting thorough market analysis to sharpen estimation skills and develop best practices for competitive project acquisition and efficient execution. Instrumental in establishing Procurement hub in India for executing global projects on work share basis for tKIS-Germany and independently handling sourcing of equipment worth 350 Mio Euro commodities for projects like MOL, Brunei, and NCIC Projects, demonstrating Global PSM acumen. Proven ability to strategically select and manage suppliers for proprietary equipment and catalysts, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Ensured adherence to industry regulations and maintained rigorous quality control processes to meet the specific requirements of the Polymers, Petrochemicals, Biomass Gasification and Green Methanol Licensing Business Developing synergy and Growth partners

Skills

  • New Vendor Development
  • Supply Management
  • Management
  • Petroleum
  • Project Planning
  • Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Business Development
  • Cluster Management
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Engineering
  • Microsoft Office
  • Petrochemical
  • Onshore
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Sourcing
  • Epc
  • Procurement
  • Engineering
  • Spend Analysis
  • Team Management
  • Commissioning
  • Esourcing
  • Business Strategy
  • Global Sourcing
  • Materials Management

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