Experience

Valbruna ASW

• Canada
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Welland, Ontario, Canada



Birla Carbon

• India
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Maintenance Planner

  • Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada • Responsible for the planning and scheduling of mechanical maintenance crewing in a unionized carbon black facility with a focus on safety. • Work with counterparts in the process engineering group, outside consultants, and equipment operators to build and implement reliability centered maintenance program. • Monitor the monthly maintenance spending to ensure that the division is working within it budget by coordinating between finance, accounting, and operations.



ArcelorMittal Produits longs Canada

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Maintenance Planner

  • Aug 2017 - May 2022

  Hamilton, ON As a Maintenance Planner I analyze work orders and production schedule to plan critical equipment's downtime for preventative maintenance, repairs, and CAPEX related projects. I also review and evaluate completed work orders to optimize equipment life cycle and schedule any proactive parts replacements. Proficient in CMMS software (SAP MM). Prepare and issue job scope, procure OEM parts, review drawings, organize job kits for scheduled work orders and projects to increase the wrench time. Train… Show more As a Maintenance Planner I analyze work orders and production schedule to plan critical equipment's downtime for preventative maintenance, repairs, and CAPEX related projects. I also review and evaluate completed work orders to optimize equipment life cycle and schedule any proactive parts replacements. Proficient in CMMS software (SAP MM). Prepare and issue job scope, procure OEM parts, review drawings, organize job kits for scheduled work orders and projects to increase the wrench time. Train work force to utilize CMMS software effectively. Formulate and track metrics to statistically reflect department performance. Coordinate various sub-contractors. Supervise maintenance millwrights. Schedule and track facility non-hazardous waste disposal. Related Skills: Performance Management, ISO-9001 Certification, SAP Maintenance Module, Crane and Lifting Devices Champion, and Gantt chart. Following are the highlights of value I have added to ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada - Hamilton East Facility: Maintain work orders, monthly PM"s and critical spare inventory. Analyze order and maintain spare part inventories for critical equipment and blanket orders for consumables to ensure supply and part availability in accordance with the MRO budget spending. Established VMI (Vendor managed inventory) program, resulting in free shipping for bearings and other OEM parts. Reduced over all fleet maintenance claims by 15% (savings of $30,000 annually). Maintain service records, documents and reports for internal & external auditing purposes. Show less



ArcelorMittal USA

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sourcing Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2017

  East Chicago, IN As a Sourcing Manager, MRO at Arcelormittal USA, I handled the tendering process in order to ensure the short listing of the best offers in terms of quality and availability. I maximized the purchasing performance by leading the final negotiations for securing optimized contracts. I performed vendor evaluations and complied reports for management decision-making process. Skills Learned in the job: Tendering Processes, Quality Compliance, Purchasing Strategies, Multi-tasking and Time… Show more As a Sourcing Manager, MRO at Arcelormittal USA, I handled the tendering process in order to ensure the short listing of the best offers in terms of quality and availability. I maximized the purchasing performance by leading the final negotiations for securing optimized contracts. I performed vendor evaluations and complied reports for management decision-making process. Skills Learned in the job: Tendering Processes, Quality Compliance, Purchasing Strategies, Multi-tasking and Time Management, Collaboration and Communication, Vendor Relationship Management, Workflow Strategies, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Following are the highlights of the value I brought to Arcelormittal USA: * Achieved excellent results; attained cost saving of $2M in 2015-2016 by leveraging consolidated procurement volume and facilitating TCO initiatives inclusive of product substitution and standardization. * Secured more than $300K of savings on an annual basis by successfully introducing new products into the Corporate Travel program; international consolidator airfare and real time fare adjustment. Show less



ArcelorMittal Ottawa

• Procurement Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2014

  Ottawa, Canada Area As a Procurement Manager at Arcelormittal Ottawa (also known as Bakermet), I supervised sourcing activities carried on by the purchasing agents on day-to-day basis. I negotiated and finalized complex contracts with suppliers and identified cost saving opportunities, while entering into new partnerships with strategic partners. I analysed supply market and explored new and economical suppliers by reviewing the supplier’s financial conditions, technical competence, and facilities and production… Show more As a Procurement Manager at Arcelormittal Ottawa (also known as Bakermet), I supervised sourcing activities carried on by the purchasing agents on day-to-day basis. I negotiated and finalized complex contracts with suppliers and identified cost saving opportunities, while entering into new partnerships with strategic partners. I analysed supply market and explored new and economical suppliers by reviewing the supplier’s financial conditions, technical competence, and facilities and production techniques to ensure continuous supply. I introduced and monitored KPIs related to operations, procurement, and staff performance resulted in achieving high performance and timely delivery of given business targets. Following are the highlights of the value I brought to Arcelormittal Ottawa: * Optimally utilized all the available resources for successful management of an annual budget of CAD $5M on sourcing of MRO supplies, industrial services. * Optimized procurement of low cost scrap metal and periodically analyzed feed-stock intake from key Industrial Accounts, Scrap Dealers, Auto Wreckers to promptly pinpoint noticeable variances. * Led safety inspections, periodic audits, and implementation of corrective actions and improvement plans, while acting as the Management Representative of AMO's Joint Health & Safety committee (JHSC). Show less



Arcelor Mittal USA

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sourcing Leader, Raw Materials

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  east chicago, in As a Sourcing Leader, Raw Materials at Arcelormittal USA, I handled the tendering process in order to ensure the short listing of the best offers in terms of quality and availability. I maximized the purchasing performance by leading the final negotiations for securing optimized contracts. I performed vendor evaluations and complied reports for management decision-making process. Skills Learned in the job: Tendering Processes, Quality Compliance, Purchasing Strategies, Multi-tasking and… Show more As a Sourcing Leader, Raw Materials at Arcelormittal USA, I handled the tendering process in order to ensure the short listing of the best offers in terms of quality and availability. I maximized the purchasing performance by leading the final negotiations for securing optimized contracts. I performed vendor evaluations and complied reports for management decision-making process. Skills Learned in the job: Tendering Processes, Quality Compliance, Purchasing Strategies, Multi-tasking and Time Management, Collaboration and Communication, Vendor Relationship Management, Workflow Strategies, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Following are the highlights of the value I brought to Arcelormittal USA: * Managed an annual spend of $100M while sourcing, negotiating, and managing individual spot orders to multi-year contracts for commodity basket that included - Lime, Magnesium, Slag Conditioners, and Electrodes. * Managed supply base of 50+ critical suppliers to ensure prompt availability of above-listed raw materials, which are essentially required for continuous iron and steel production across AMUSA sites. * Realized cost savings of $1.5 million in 2011 by replacing the supply source for flux stone at one of AM USA facilities, and by negotiating lower price for Magnesium reagent 90/10 for all facilities. * Screened prospective vendors based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) guidelines and then presented them to operations for conducting trials to promote substitution and mitigate any supply risks. Show less

• Procurement Specialist - Raw Materials

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

  east chicago, in * Issued and administered timely purchase/blanket order releases for all spot-purchased and long-term contracted materials like Metallurgical Coal, Furnace Coke, Bauxite, and Scrap for iron and steel making operations. * Purchased a wide variety of commodities during 24 months in the buyer role developing relationships with internal customers and vendors, trouble shooting delivery related challenges and working to meet plant expectations. * Saved $750K on clean-up of unused raw materials… Show more * Issued and administered timely purchase/blanket order releases for all spot-purchased and long-term contracted materials like Metallurgical Coal, Furnace Coke, Bauxite, and Scrap for iron and steel making operations. * Purchased a wide variety of commodities during 24 months in the buyer role developing relationships with internal customers and vendors, trouble shooting delivery related challenges and working to meet plant expectations. * Saved $750K on clean-up of unused raw materials inventories through creative use of auction tools. Show less

• Business Analyst, Procurement & Supply Chain

  • Nov 2006 - Aug 2008

  east chicago, in * Achieved annual savings of $237K on a $12M contract by analyzing bids at the manufacturer and category level to highlight areas of opportunity for negotiation. * Assisted solid fuels, and metallic purchasing team in selling any excess carbon material, and internally generated reverts worth $50M by soliciting bids and compiling the information received.



SACC

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Analyst

  • Nov 2005 - Oct 2006

  san ramon, ca



Poten & Partners

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2005 - Jun 2005

  manhattan, ny



Cognizant

• Uzbekistan
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Associate

  • Apr 2004 - Jul 2004

  Chennai Area, India



Arden Systems KK

• Sales and Research Executive

  • Nov 2002 - Mar 2004

  Pune Area, India