Contracts Administration
BECHTEL SAUDI ARABIA
Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months
• Spearheading the management of contracts totaling 100 Million USD for infrastructure projects, ensuring meticulous adherence to contractual terms and conditions.
• Working closely with end client NEOM and contractors to facilitate timely execution of contracts, resolving any issues promptly.
• Administering all contractor-related matters, including payments and official communications, ensuring smooth project progress.
• Expertly handling contractor claims, safeguarding project interests and contractual obligations.
• Performing regular meetings with contractors and NEOM stakeholders to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Managing insurances and guarantees for all contractors involved in the NEOM Trojena Project, mitigating project risks effectively.
• Holds a valid Iqama in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating legal compliance and eligibility for local project engagements.
• Monitored the entire operation of the Purchase department across three major group companies, streamlining purchase activities totaling 4 Billion INR.
• Implemented systems to enhance efficiency in purchase operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource utilization.
• Developed cost-saving strategies through contracting and efficient planning, optimizing operations in Solar Power Plant & Wind Power Plant projects.
• Managed cash flow for all group companies, ensuring financial stability and liquidity.
• Negotiated and finalizes EPC Contracts for Solar & Wind Power Plant projects, administering contract terms, variations, insurances, and guarantees.
• Executed procurement and contract cash flow management for complete projects, ensuring financial prudence and project success.
• Negotiated and finalized contracts for major components such as Solar Panel Modules and HT Cables, ensuring on-time delivery and project continuity.
• Developed suppliers for Electrical Panels HT & LT, enhancing quality standards and reliability of supply chain operations.
• Identified contractors for HT Substation projects, managing procurement and scheduling to ensure timely completion.
• Led a team of 6 purchasers, driving excellence and efficiency in centralized purchase activities across the Group companies.
• As a consultant develop vendor on behalf of Client as per Client’s standards
• Inventory management of the stores as per suitable process to the client ABC analysis, First come first serve, just in time etc.
• Vendor database management
• Vendor Development and price negotiation for the local Indian Supplier for the different products like Fabrication, Machining, Castings, Hydraulics, Automation, Construction (Civil work), Pressure Vessels, Sturer for Pharmaceutical industries, Special Equipment Etc.
• Procurement management with different strategy like vendor optimization, Rate contracts Etc.
• Reducing indirect cost by outsourcing activity of Purchase Department.
• Orchestrated procurement of Alloy Castings for Steam Turbine Components and machining, ensuring precision and quality in supply chain operations.
• Supervised sourcing of forging materials, bought-out components, and management of CAPEX and consumables, optimizing factory operations.
• Led and mentored a team of 3 personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving operational goals.
• Ensured punctual delivery of Steam Turbine and its components, optimizing production schedules and customer satisfaction.
• Successfully negotiated rate contracts with suppliers, achieving a remarkable 10% cost reduction in machining of turbine components.
• Strategically monitored supplier load plans, providing insightful forecasts for enhanced planning and procurement strategies.
• Proactively identified and developed new vendors to boost factory capacity, resolving technical challenges and fostering vendor relationships.
• Managed monthly revenue for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department, ensuring financial stability and growth.
• Spearheaded the development of vendors for turbine casing and exhaust casing machining, enhancing production capacity and efficiency.
• Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing prices by 10% through strategic negotiations and rate contract agreements.
• Sourced and procured essential machinery including Cranes and VTL Machines, optimizing production capabilities and efficiency.
• Managed an annual procurement volume of 1 Billion INR with a team of 3 Buyers, ensuring streamlined processes and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Directed procurement operations totaling 3.5 Billion INR with a team of 8 Purchase Engineers, optimizing supply chain management for the entire company.
• Oversaw procurement of raw materials, project items, consumables, capital equipment, and imports, ensuring seamless operations and project schedules.
• Designed and implemented import procurement strategies, managing project schedules effectively and optimizing resource utilization.
• Managed monthly cash flow of procurement items in coordination with top management, ensuring financial stability and growth.
• Resolved inter-departmental issues, fostering smooth operations across the company.
• Coordinated with Finance Department and top management for future budgetary planning, ensuring financial prudence and strategic alignment.
• Negotiated with suppliers and import vendors, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing procurement efficiency.
• Managed procurement of 6000 tons of raw materials within 3 months, meeting project deadlines and ensuring project continuity.
• Administered procurement of import components within a short timeframe with zero duty under Advance License, optimizing import operations and reducing costs.
• Achieved cost savings of 200 Million INR (30%) through effective negotiation skills and identification and development of local vendors.
• Supervised import of cables worth 10 Million INR within 2 months, including Sea Freight, ensuring timely procurement and project continuity.
• Spearheaded the import of 13 tons of Elevator components through Air Freight, optimizing import operations and meeting project deadlines.
• Led efforts in finalizing Electrical Automation projects worth 250 Million INR, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
• Managed procurement of:
o Capital goods (indigenous & imported) for Hazira plant and equipment for the factory
o Raw material (Steel Sheets - CRCA & Corton Steel Coils Monthly 80 to 100 Tones) and semi-finished material for basket manufacture in Hazira Factory
o Materials (raw materials & bought out components) of Axial Fan Static components made in Surat and nearby
o Packing equipment & materials required for basket packing in Hazira plant
o Fan Test Shop items like Consumables, Hardware, Ducts, Disc, Motor Base Frames, and so on
o Manpower Contracts for shop floor activity & renewal
o Service contracts for shop equipment and IT products & renewal
• Updated & maintained procurement activity on SAP MM module
• Acquired design approval to expedite on-time delivery related to capital goods & equipment
• Obtained custom clearance for the imported items
• Led & supervised a team of 3 Engineers
• Managed procurement of material handling equipment like EOT Crane, Fork Lift, BOPT, Stacker & Packing for Hazira Plant
• Played a vital role in expediting Howden Spain for production line equipment (special purpose machine)
• Steered efforts in obtaining custom clearance of production line equipment with zero custom duty
• Identified & developed supplier for:
o Fabrication of Basket item used in Rotary Air Pre-Heater
o Steel Sheets Coil - CRCA & Corton monthly 80 to 100 Tones
o Manufacture Axial Fan Static components in Surat and nearby
o Machining items required in Fan Test Shop
• Developed proposal of new Hub Manufacturing by generating procedure for manufacturing of Hub and identifying machine with specifications required for the same & its components, total investment required, proposed cost of manufacturing & payback period; the proposal was approved by top management of Larsen & Toubro and Howden UK / DK
• Developed supplier for critical machining work like Blade Machining (5 Axis machining)
• Identified & developed vendor for Machining of critical jobs such as Wicket Gate, Stay Vane, Pole-end Plate, Shaft Seal Components (Size of Dia 3Mtr. to 4 Mtr. - VTL & Boring, Drilling Operations), Guide Bearing Components (Size of Dia 3 Mtr. to 4 Mtr. - VTL & Boring, Drilling Operations), Shaft Machining and MIV Valves
• Effectively identified & developed supplier for 9.5 Mtr. VTL machining & equivalent Floor Boring Machining work
• Successfully developed vendor for Fabrication of Stator Frame, Upper Bracket, Lower Bracket, Turbine parts, MIV Sleeve, Draft Tube Elbow & Cone
• Contributed in project sourcing for 4 months as a special task assigned by the management; procured BOP items with material fabrication & machining items, bought-out items & hardware; received mid-term increment for this special task
• Developed ERP System Oracle based for Shop, Sales and Planning Department
• Contributed in new design implementation based on feedback of the customers
• Planned for procurement of raw material, assembly shop & bought-out components
• Actively involved in machine shop planning
• Steered efforts in generating quotation by calculating detail costing of components / assembly
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