Vivek Dhar

About Vivek Dhar

A result-oriented professional offering more than 18 years of rich and extensive experience in Procurement.Exposure in implementing supplier performance management process and improved supplier maturity/ competitiveness.Effective in preparation & evaluation of competitive quotations from vendors as well as subsequent contractual negotiations and closures in line with budgetary & market dynamics; techno-commercial evaluation based on quality, life-value analysis, after sales support and commercial terms.Extensive experience in global sourcing, project procurement, plant procurement, inventory control, demand forecasting, process development, daily planning, leading the consensus forecasting process, management of internal supply chain processes and linkages with business plans to ensure stocks availability to meet business goals.Insightful knowledge of process analysis and design, application based process reengineering, process optimization, cost control from various supply chain solutionsResourceful in managing relationship with suppliers, transporters from placement of order till delivery of shipment, rate negotiations as to ensure achievement of service and quality norms for smooth flow of operations and supply of required itemsProven success in alternate vendor development, team management, policy making, adhere audit compliance, driving organizational improvements and implementation of best practices; comfortable working in a multi-cultural & global environment.

Experience

1. Gm Purchase

   Apl Apollo Tubes Ltd

   Apr 2024 — Present · Noida, IN

   Managing the procurement of Capex & spares/consumables at group level. Checking opportunities and calling up suppliers for re-negotiation based on current market scenario and purchase volume in hand to ensure purchase at best price and cost advantage to the company Examining demand patterns, current inventory levels, lead times to formulate procurement plan & forecast modification Ensuring smooth liasoning and communication with internal stake holders as well as external suppliers to maintain effective interface to avoid any communication gap and time lag Developing purchase expertise of team players by knowledge sharing and organizing skill development training sessions Utilizing available resources by putting the right person for right job to ensure maximum output and process efficiency Establishing commercial competency by way of inviting offers from appropriate sources and releasing order on landed cost basis Planning the purchase of equipments for new as well as expansion projects across the company to meet the project deadlines Drafting and finalizing contractual commercial terms & conditions and indemnify company from any legal issues Identifying the fast moving spares & consumables by Min-Max/ABC analysis and to establish the rate contracts for such items at best discount. ARC’s are developed to reduce inventory by improving interchangeability, reducing the ordering time by elimination of inviting offers and improve after sales service. Coordinating with supplier/ internal logistics team to make arrangement of freight forwarding at best rates for inland & overseas shipments Devising monthly budget and ensure that the payment are timely made to vendors Appraising management on new developments, initiatives & ideas which can bring down the cost without compromising the quality

Education

• IEC College of Engg & Tech

  BTech - Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007