JAYDEEP JOSHI (Procurement And Strategic Sourcing Expert)

| Engineering-Driven Techno-Commercial Procurement Professional | Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Expert | EPC • Power • Energy | Cost & Lead-Time Optimization | Risk Control |

Junagadh, Gujarat, India

About

🚀 I help power, energy, EPC and heavy engineering organizations reduce procurement cost, control supply risk and improve lead-time reliability using engineering-driven techno-commercial sourcing and contract execution. With 12+ years in the power & energy sector and 6+ years in techno-commercial procurement and contracts, I operate at the intersection of engineering, procurement and commercial decision-making. 🔹 12+ Years | Thermal Power & Heavy Engineering 🔹 6+ Years | Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Contracts My foundation in mechanical engineering and plant operations enables me to evaluate vendors, specifications and commercial proposals with a lifecycle-cost, risk-control mindset—not just lowest-price thinking. This results in smarter sourcing decisions, stronger contracts, and higher asset reliability. 📦 Core Capabilities 🧾 Techno-Commercial Procurement & Strategic Sourcing ✔ Strategic sourcing of mechanical spares, services & critical plant equipment. ✔ Vendor qualification, development & performance governance. ✔ Contract finalization (pricing, delivery, warranty/guarantee & penalty clauses). ✔ Cost optimization, lead-time control & supplier risk mitigation. ⚙️ Engineering-Driven Commercial Evaluation ✔ Hands-on knowledge of boiler rotary equipment (ID/FD/PA fans, pumps, gearboxes, coal mills & feeders). ✔ Ability to convert maintenance requirements into commercially viable sourcing strategies. ✔ Lifecycle cost analysis & value-engineering-based evaluations. 🏭 Industry & Systems Exposure 🏗️ Thermal power plants, EPC projects & heavy engineering environments. 🤝 Worked with EPC contractors, OEMs & multi-location supplier ecosystems. 🛡️ Strong adherence to safety, quality, compliance & documentation standards. 📊 ERP-driven procurement execution (Oracle ERP). 📈 Analytics-backed decisions using Advanced Excel, Power BI & AI-assisted tools. 🏆 Measurable Outcomes ✅ ~15% procurement cost optimization through competitive sourcing & vendor rationalization. ✅ Improved spare availability & lead-time adherence, reducing emergency procurement. ✅ Stronger procurement–maintenance–finance alignment for faster execution. ✅ Supported high-reliability plant operations through disciplined sourcing & contracts. 💡 Why Connect With Me 💬 I don’t just process purchase orders. 💼 I protect margins, reduce operational risk and enable reliable execution. If you’re looking for a techno-commercial procurement professional who understands equipment, vendors, contracts and numbers—and makes decisions like an owner—let’s connect.

Experience

  • Professional Development at Freelance
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Structured re-entry preparation for senior techno-commercial procurement roles in EPC, power and engineering organizations Advanced upskilling in procurement analytics, spend analysis, ERP workflows and sourcing strategy Strengthened commercial acumen across RFQs, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations and contract clauses. Applied Advanced Excel, Power BI and AI-assisted research tools for faster and more accurate decision-making.

  • Health and well-being at Career Break
    Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs

    Planned family-care sabbatical during critical medical responsibilities. Utilized this period to upskill in Procurement Analytics, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and AI-assisted sourcing workflows, returning with stronger execution discipline and data-driven decision-making.

  • GUJARAT STATE ELECTRICITY CO. LTD. (On-site)
    • Deputy Engineer
      Aug 2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs

      Led end-to-end techno-commercial sourcing for critical rotary equipment and auxiliary systems supporting 210 MW thermal units Executed RFQs, structured technical & commercial evaluations, and vendor shortlisting in coordination with maintenance and finance Supported contract finalization covering delivery timelines, warranty/guarantee clauses, service scope, and penalty terms Achieved ~15% cost reduction through competitive sourcing, vendor rationalization, and data-backed evaluations Improved spare availability planning, reducing emergency procurement and plant risk Aligned procurement priorities with maintenance schedules to protect plant uptime and reliability

    • Junior Engineer
      Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Executed full procurement lifecycle using Oracle ERP: PR, RFQ, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance Performed techno-commercial evaluations of OEMs and service vendors for mechanical spares and services Supported commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and scope conditions Delivered ~15% annual cost optimization across assigned spare categories Strengthened documentation discipline, reducing approval delays and rework

    • Junior Engineer
      Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 · 3 yrs

      Supported sourcing of mechanical spares, consumables and maintenance services Assisted in vendor assessments and technical specification reviews Coordinated with stores and maintenance for demand–supply alignment