Tamal Manna

About Tamal Manna

Distinguished procurement and commercial management professional with 16 years of progressive leadership experience across the steel and renewable energy sectors. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain operations, and vendor development, with a strong track record in executing large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects, including 280 MW solar power installations.Demonstrated success in managing comprehensive commercial and procurement operations for Dhenkanal Steel Plant, Haldia CPC Plant, and Barbil Mines, handling an annual procurement portfolio of approximately ₹50 Crore. Adept at contract negotiation, cost optimization, compliance management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure uninterrupted operations and project execution.A strategic and results-driven leader recognized for enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening supplier ecosystems, and driving sustainable organizational growth through disciplined decision-making and effective stakeholder management.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Purchase & Commercial (Steel Business)

   Atha Group

   Nov 2023 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Purchase & ProcurementStrategically source and evaluate vendors for Steel Plant, CPC Plant, and Mining operations, ensuring cost, quality, and timely delivery. Prepare and release POs, WOs, and contracts in SAP (MM Module). Negotiate high-value contracts with optimized pricing and payment terms. Implement JIT procurement in coordination with plant stores to prevent downtime. Monitor requisitions, analyze stock levels, resolve procurement issues proactively, and ensure policy and statutory compliance. Manage vendor/item codes in SAP and support operations through regular meetings and site visits.CommercialReview and recommend vendor payments as per contractual terms, coordinate with Accounts for timely disbursement, communicate payment status to vendors, verify compliance documents, and process debit notes for shortages or quality issues.MIS & ReportingMaintain detailed procurement tracking (PO, delivery, payment status), conduct vendor account reconciliations, and prepare periodic MIS and customized reports to support management decision-making.

Education

• Jagatpur Adarsha Vidyalaya

  Higher Secondary, Science

  2001 — 2003

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

  2003 — 2006

• Jagatput Adarsha Vidyalaya

  Secondary Examination, Science & Literature

  1999 — 2001

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  MBA, Marketing

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Team Management
• Sales
• Business Development
• Marketing Management
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Mis
• Logistics