Roshankumar Varde, MCIPS

Company Details
Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) was founded in 1969 as a joint venture between the State of Qatar, Norsk Hydro Norway, Davy Power gas, and Hambros Bank, to produce Ammonia & Urea by utilizing Qatar's abundant gas resources. The company is now owned by Industries Qatar (IQ) as 75% shareholder and Yara International as 25% shareholder.

Key Deliverables
 Receipt of approved Purchase Requests; review of such requests for completeness with regards to scope of work, quantities and authorisation, coordinating with user for any clarification on scope as required; obtaining necessary approval prior to issue of tender in line with Delegation of Authority / Contracting & Procurement procedure.
 Pre-qualification of bidders; preparing list of such pre-qualified bidders; preparation of Request for Quotation(RFQ) /Tender integrating technical, commercial and inspection requirements to pre-qualified bidders as required; co-ordination for scope clarification with bidders; issuance of bid-bulletin; follow-up with bidder for timely submission of bids/quotes; opening of bids as per Delegation of Authority / Contracting & procurement procedure.
 Co-ordination with various stake holders for technical and commercial evaluation.
 Co-ordination with bidders for obtaining technical & commercial clarification on bids as required;
 Negotiation of commercial terms, prices & Terms/Conditions with bidders.
 Preparation of techno-commercial recommendations for approval and award of Contract.
 Post award Contract Management including but not limited to handling variation, resolving contractual disputes, raising & settlement of claims, etc.
 Co-ordination with Freight Forwarders, obtaining statutory approvals as required, etc.

Portfolio Handled
 Major Contracts for Repair of plants/equipment/components like Compressor Rotors, Turbine Rotors, Mechanical Seal, Dry Gas Seals, Plate Heat Exchanger, Valves, Gas Turbine Components, Pumps, etc.
 Long term Frame Agreement for spares, consumables, repairs, etc. Major frame agreements lined up; Fisher Spare Parts, Avon (Rolls-Royce) Engine Overhaul, Swage loc fittings, Gaskets, SKF Bearing, etc.
 Procurement of Spares for instrument & mechanical items.

Significant Highlights
 Started direct dealing with GE - Dresser avoiding the agent resulting in cost saving of around QAR 5 Millons.
 Cummmilative Cost Saving of more than QAR 12 Million

Company Details
Al Fara'a General Contracting (AFGCO) are a national leader in civil engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), the flagship company of the Al Fara'a Group's portfolio of nine vertically and horizontally integrated firms.
AFGCO services extend across the full range of EPC services, covering design, building and project management. Projects include hospitals, schools, multiplexes, libraries, hotels, industrial, commercial and residential buildings, and towers.

Key Deliverables
 Preparing Submittals; Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Approval (RFA).
 Responding to RFAs and RFIs to Operation, Survey and other departments/sub-contractors.
 Updating RFAs and RFIs for Coordinators Monitoring purposes.
 Reviewing and evaluating suppliers, vendors or sub-contractors proposals and using effective methods to compare prices and obtain the materials required for the execution of the project at the required time and quality.
 Leading the selection process of vendors, suppliers or subcontractors to ensure maximum operational efficiency at sites and projects.
 Initiate/enquiry / RFQ packages and prepare, review & finalize technical & commercial bid analysis.
 Reporting to the Site Manager and Superintendents about the schedule status (delay or advance).

Project Details
 Cairn Energy India Pty. Ltd. (CEIL) awarded a contract to Leighton Contractors India Pvt Ltd for engineering, procurement and construction of a Single Point Mooring system for export of heavy waxy crude oil from their Mangala field in central Gujarat to Aframax / Seawaymax tankers near Bhogat on India’s West Coast.
 Leighton’s scope of work included:
 Pre-engineering surveys, both geotechnical and geophysical. Full engineering of the SPM & PLEM system, offshore crude oil pipelines, and reject water pipeline and diffuser system. Procurement of SPM, PLEM and related components, reject water pipeline, and other project materials. Corrosion and Concrete weight coating of client supplied line pipe. Installation of a 2 no. x 24” dia. X 0.6 km long CWC and thermally insulated and heat traced submarine pipeline from the PLEM to the LFP. Installation of a SPM & PLEM System (at approx. 28 m water depth) including drilled and grouted piles, anchor chain tensioning and installation, installation of subsea and floating hoses, and installation of telemetry system. Installation of a 2 no. x 24” dia. X 0.7km onshore pipelines from the LFP to the Battery Limit Point (BLP).Testing and pre-commissioning of the complete system. Installation and pre-commissioning of Diffusers and reject water pipeline.

Key Deliverables
 Handling of project subcontracts and procurement; Accountability for implementation of sound contract management, procurement and risk assessment policies for all project purchase and contracts; Responsible for review, analysis, preparation/drafting and negotiation of commercial, international and orders in a complex legal environment.
 Managing and advising on project claims (e.g. Extension of Time, Loss & Expense, and Acceleration claims).
 Leading contract risk assessment and review of terms and conditions for new proposals and contract changes.
 Serving as customer focal point for major contract issues; Resolving dispute.
 Major contracts handled, Site Setup, Stringing Yard, String Fabrication, Major Plant and Machinery, Winch Hire, etc.
 Providing procurement support and sourcing for bids and tender for all project special needs; Ensuring cost effective and timely material procurement services are provided to achieve budgeted objectives.
 Carrying out inventory control with Storekeeper for purchases and replacement of consumables and spare parts.
 Identifying vendors of equipments, preparing quotation comparison, and assuring order completion.
 Supervising and co-ordinating the procurement and distribution of all permanent and temporary works materials from reputable suppliers to subcontractors.
 Major Purchase Handled Capital Equipments, OEM Spares, General Project Consumables, Special Project Needs, etc.
 Handling team of one commercial assistant, one document controller and one PO Administrator.

Significant Highlights
 Successfully completed all project purchase, 3 months ahead of schedule with no delivery lapse.
 Managing a team of 3 personnel
 Streamlined the entire store function.
 Distinction of being the Best HSE Performer of the month (August, 2010).

Key Deliverables
 Utilising the information gathered through Interviews, Site Visits, Seminars, Trade Shows, Internet, Commercial and Technical Publications.
 Developing new contacts and maintaining an effective vendor base to procure various services, equipment, materials, and supplies.
 Identifying customer needs and creating specifications based on customers' needs assessment, acquiring competitive price quotes and helping in the implementation of formal bids.
 Conducting negotiation of procurement details with vendors and coordinating the product & service trial period as required for suggesting the most appropriate and cost effective alternatives.
 Supporting departments in the evaluation of goods and services as needed, thereby ensuring the meeting up of customers' expectations and requirements.
 Resolving conflicts concerning to materials or services at the department and vendor levels.
 Streamlining the changes, modifications and technological advances that affect the purchasing of goods & services used by the company.
 Assessing the department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications and legal compliance.
 Procuring appropriate items or services; creating and reviewing the purchase orders; research and resolving the receiving and accounts payable issues.
 Maintaining the files related to purchase orders and purchasing; related to vendors, bids, quotes & correspondence.
 Managing a team of 3 buyers and rectifying the PO, finalizing the negotiation strategy, mentoring to plan negotiation, developing and monitoring their progress.

Significant Highlights
 Successfully handled the Portfolio for project procurement of capital equipment such as Pumps, Compressor, Heat Exchanger, Tanks, Pressure Vessel, Pipes, Motors, etc.
 Hired heavy lifting equipments, operation and maintenance contracts, package purchase, F & G systems, commissioning & decommissioning contracts as well as other plant requirements.

Key Deliverables
 Functioning as a Contracts & Purchase Manager for Project (Jamnagar Export Oriented Refinery), for project purchase of Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Heat Exchanger, Blowers, Valves, Compressor, Package Equipments and Electrical Panels.
 Conducting commissioning, maintenance, painting, insulation & refractory related contracts.
 Mapping the contracting strategy, creating reports & bid documents as well as obtaining the management approvals, award and management of these contracts till closeout.
 Adhering to the compliance of company policy for tenders / contracts as well as to the HSE policy and procedure guidelines of company.
 Evaluating all correspondence from and to contractors.
 Taking part in preparing of contract plan, contract management, pretendering / precontract award activities, post - tender activities and PO Administration.
 Ensuring compliance with insurance, invoicing requirements, warranties, performance bonds as well as with terms and conditions of the contract, etc.

Significant Highlights
 Adhered to compliance with milestone zero and other H.S.E requirements as well as assisted the user group in administration post award.
 Developed an alternate vendor for monopolized item, thereby reducing the cost by 33%
 Administered the tax optimization of the service contract, bifurcated into material and application order saving the additional service tax on material portion with Reliance Industries Limited.