Ashish Patel

Procurement management professional with 13 years of experience in Engineering Procurement, Cost Estimation, Tendering department, Project Management. Lead a team of professionals and deliver tangible results to the organization while accomplishing challenging assignments. Working in ERP-Materials Module of SAP, ARIBA, well versed with MS Office (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook). Well versed with Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Spend Analysis, Vendor Development. Organize internal and external resources to be used quality, time, and budget and manages quality standard. Quick learner and good team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Logical and innovative self-starter with great analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• MBA In Operation Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, North Gujarat University, India

• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks with strong planning skills.
• To plan, monitor and execute procurement activities according to purchasing strategies and purchasing policies.
• Floating enquiries (RFQ/RFP), Respond RFI, Reviewing Quotations, Prepare Techno Commercial Bid Tabulation, Negotiating price and commercial terms and conditions and finalization of purchase/ work orders within time limit.
• Interaction with end users for better understanding of their needs.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with varying competing deadlines.
• Coordination between cross functional teams like Project Management, Operation and Maintenance on proposed changes and details.
• Open sprit to learn technical data and ability source/procure any kind of materials as per requirement and ensure the supply as per schedule.
• Strong techno-commercial acumen. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Involve in vendor management practices like vendor assessment, vendor satisfaction survey, vendor managed inventory at site, Vendor audit and maintaining list for qualified supplier.
• Cost and lead time reduction through alternate source.

• New York Power Authority, White Plains, New York, Strategic Buyer – II, 01/2020, Current, Creates RFP / bid documents in consultation with applicable department representative and ensures most current, required language and forms are included in RFP / bid documents. Issues appropriate advertising and conducts pre-bid conferences., Review and evaluate bid proposals, conduct negotiations, prepare agreements, purchase orders/change orders, and manage both internal and external supplier relationships., Analyze responses to complex bid requests including distilling the commercial differences and providing succinct recommendations for assistance in selecting the appropriate supplier for contract award., Interface with Project Management, Engineering, QA and Legal to facilitate the issuance of Contract documents.
• Torrent Power Ltd, Gujarat, India, Assistant Manager Procurement, 04/2012, 07/2019, Manage the sourcing and category management activities for Company's High Voltage and Power Distribution business., Leading team of three buyers and manage sourcing activity of material and services required for Transmission Line, Substation, EHV Power Cable, Solar Power Plant and Civil contracts., Preparation of Invitation of bid document, E-Tendering, Techno commercial bid tabulation statements, Negotiations, Conducting pre-bid and pre-award meetings, Cost Estimation of projects, Vendor capability comparative., Forming a contracting strategy and contracting model to minimize execution risk., Commercial and Price Negotiation with suppliers ensuring timely order placement., Market analysis for procurement of goods and services., Research and meet with potential supplier, new vendors to compare products, prices and commercial terms conditions and make the best decision for the company., Tracking of Departmental MIS and prepare cost estimate reports as requested by management., Packages Handled: Substations up to 400KV, Transmission Lines up to 400KV, Service Contracts, Power & Distribution Transformers, Solar Power Plant, Civil Contracts, EHV Cables, MEP Contracts.
• Electrotherm India Ltd, Gujarat, India, Procurement Engineer, 05/2009, 04/2012, Managing procurement of Maintenance, Capital items & Service contract of Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation items of SMS Plant, Rolling Mill, Ductile Iron Pipe Plant, Blast Furnace, Power Plant, Sponge Iron plant., Co-ordinations with cross functional team like Plant, Stores, Quality, Production and Maintenance., Ensure all orders placement within time limit add as per required Quality, Delivery as per scheduled and within budget., Import Substitution development of all Electrical, Mechanical parts, Fabrication Material related to Blast Furnace, Ductile Iron Pipe, Power Plant and other imported equipment's., Vendor development for Import substitution and regular domestic procurement., Finalization of rate contacts for LT Switchgears, LT Cables, Electric Motors, Pump Sets, Spare for Compressor, etc.