Junagadh, Gujarat, India
🚀 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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