Nirjhar Pal
Procurement Lead at Orica- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
The World BankApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
6SIGMAstudy - The global certification body for six sigma certificationsApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate Program in Public Procurement
The World BankNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
ISO 9001:2015
TUV NordOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
APICSSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
ISO 14001:2015
TUV Nord
Experience
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Orica
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Australia
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement Lead
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May 2023 - Present
Looking after the procurement of speciality chemicals. Involved in developing alternate and new vendors in India and abroad. Looking after plant services related to electrical, mechanical and civil works. Looking after the procurement of speciality chemicals. Involved in developing alternate and new vendors in India and abroad. Looking after plant services related to electrical, mechanical and civil works.
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Fenice Energy
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India
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Renewables & Environment
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400 - 500 Employee
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AGM Procurement & Contracts
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
Management of SCM activities for approx. 300 MW Solar EPC Projects: • Leading and managing the team for end-to-end procurement of all mechanical and electrical items and contractors required for running solar projects all over India. • Source & Evaluate manufacturers/ suppliers, finalize commercials for all kinds of Electrical items in PV Land like ACDB, Cables, Transformers, LT/HT panels ABT meters etc. • Lead and manage the procurement of all substation (33kV, 110kV, 220kV) items coming up in PGCIL Area, like Equipment structures, isolators, CTPT, transformer, PLCC, SCADA, etc • Evaluate contractor & finalize commercials for all mechanical, electrical and civil works contract, EPC Contracts, Installation & Commissioning (I&C) works contract related to ground mounted &roof top sites. • Drafting and finalizing contracts/purchase orders as per company policy and special terms with proper Audit Compliance • Get inputs for technical specs, methodologies of construction, safety and statutory requirements from Engg, Project Management and Construction team – pass on them during Purchase order / Contract drafting for smooth contract execution and contract closure. • Finalize the procurement of modules and inverters, CHA, LC Terms, logistics etc from Overseas manufacturers especially from China. • Achieve savings during order finalization with respect to benchmark cost or budgeted cost. • Keep alternate suppliers/contractors for project execution and conflict management with proper planning. • Oversee the commercial conditions fulfilment, timelines, dealing with variations, penalties etc. • Sourcing and on boarding new suppliers/contractors in all regions of India, validating them as per company policy. • Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Achievements: • Finalized rate contract for several major items in solar plant like Cables, Structures, Walkways, Safety items etc, achieved a savings of 10% against previous purchased prices. Show less
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CESC Limited
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India
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Procurement Manager
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2018
Supply chain support for 320 MW Thermal power plant : • Supply chain support for 320 MW Thermal power plant : • Perform Cost Engineering by conducting Cost analysis, Estimation & Rate derivation of Unit Rate Contracts mainly for civil & mechanical jobs. • Select items and conduct reverse auction and e-tendering for further cost reduction, for items like conveyor belts, rolling balls, bearings, cables etc • Manage the logistics requirement, develop more logistics service providers for hassle free movement. • Managed the import process of coal from Indonesia from bid process to delivery at site • Responsible for vendor selection, commercials finalization of all kinds of electrical items like ACDB, Cables, Transformers etc. Instrumentation items like Actuators, values, etc • Coordinate between Plant, Design and Engineering team for material specifications and drawings, so that order can be placed on time, coordinate with Stores for materials in inventory. • Prepare Draft Contracts of various mechanical, electrical, turnkey, package jobs, get them approved and issue to the contractor/ sub contractor. Achievements: • Developed local suppliers for major boiler components, achieved a savings of more than 50% through this OEM substitution process • Implemented e-auction for conveyor belts achieved savings of 20% against previous purchase prices. • Finalized several rate contracts with more than 50% discounts in listed prices of several electrical items. • Implemented various strategies like Vendor Managed Inventory hence reduced the lead time by 40-50% Show less
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Jindal Stainless
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India
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Manager Procurement and Contracts
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Dec 2010 - Nov 2013
Supply Chain support for Stainless Steel plant: • Manage the overall requirement for all kinds of civil, mechanical, electrical items and services required at site. • Steering strategic sourcing through identification of cost effective vendors/ suppliers for procurement with an aim of reducing cost while improving quality & reliability. • Periodically analyse vendor performance to pinpoint specific areas impacting operational efficiency and assist in the preparation of comprehensive Requests for Proposals. • Co-ordinate with Logistics Dept for timely arrangement of vehicle for material inward (Specially Steel and Cement in bulk quantities) to site. Achievements: • Did substantial savings by negotiating for Bulk Discounts in price and Terms and Conditions for the procurement of Steel Bar, I Sections, Beams (Approx. requirement 10,000 MT / month) and Cement (Approx. requirement 7,000 MT/ month). Show less
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TATA Power
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India
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Procurement and Contracts
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Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
Supply Chain support for 120 MW Thermal Power plant: • Checks Requisitions, Sources Vendor, Obtains Quotations, Examines Bids, and Negotiate for service/contracts as well as purchase requests • Negotiation and awarding of contract and purchase order. • Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. • Coordinate purchasing activities with End user / Units. • Purchase of all kinds of spare parts, consumables, etc required for smooth working of plant. • Contract administration of labours, contractors, union members etc who are working in plant. • Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of Vendors to assure best quality at best value • Periodic Vendor Evaluation. • Cost optimization keeping Safety and Quality in mind. • Ensure that orders for materials and jobs follow legal correctness and contain pricing and delivery information that has been outlined by Tata group. Show less
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Reliance Industries Limited
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India
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager Procurement and Contracts
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Nov 2006 - Dec 2009
Supply Chain In Charge for Project: • Major activity was the finalization of service providers for fabrication and erection jobs related to piping and structures. • Carry out technical and commercial validation of bids as per User requirements keeping Quality and safety in mind. • Ensures that the purchasing function is involved at the right level to optimize project execution and obtain the project objectives. • Ensuring material availability at right quantity at right time meeting quality and budget requirements and coordinating in new product development process. • Accountable for Internal estimation / Rate Derivation / Revision for various new / old activities / Audits / related to Fabrication and erection work. • Monitor the physical movement of goods to prevent supply chain mishaps. Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering -
2002 - 2006
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
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