Sudesh Dutta

• Managed the end-to-end planning and procurement of imported and domestic raw materials, BOP, and consumables to
support production continuity.
• Conducted rigorous supplier identification, quotation comparisons, and deep techno-commercial evaluations to onboard high
performing vendors.
• Structured and negotiated competitive pricing, delivery schedules, and favorable payment terms to maximize project cost
savings.
• Built strong supplier relationship management (SRM) frameworks to streamline vendor onboarding and foster long-term
partnerships.
• Implemented structured supplier rating systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to enforce strict quality and delivery
standards.
• Formulated comprehensive contingency plans and alternative sourcing channels to safeguard against global supply chain
disruptions.
• Monitored shipment workflows to ensure timely product delivery at optimum costs while championing continuous quality
improvements.

• Drove quantifiable savings, achieving annual cost reductions of 8%-10% through the implementation of innovative strategic
sourcing methodologies and vigorous vendor negotiations.
• Oversaw CAPEX and OPEX procurement pipelines.
• Established long-term collaborative partnerships securing a continuous supply chain while ensuring 100% regulatory
compliance.
• Overlooked complete import logistics operations, effectively administering DGFT, EPCG, and MEIS licensing frameworks,
customs clearances, high seas sales, and precision shipment tracking.
• Optimized high-volume freight forwarder performance, redefining Incoterms allocations to significantly lower total landed
costs.

• Led corporate MIS reporting initiatives providing analytics that optimized supplier performance against delivery metrics by 25%.
• Conducted quality management audits as an ISO TS 16949 Internal Auditor, enhancing supplier adherence to quality standards
by 30%.
• Managed a global portfolio of 100+ vendors, overseeing strategic sourcing, budget allocation, and end-to-end procurement
cycles

• Selected to represent the company at international business and procurement conferences in Shanghai, China, to expand global
supplier networks.
• Key member of the cross-functional team that successfully established the Greenfield manufacturing facility setup for Sentec
India at Manesar.