Supply Chain Project Management

Neha Kawane

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Professional Summary

Highly skilled Project Procurement Specialist with over eight years of experience in managing procurement processes, negotiating contract terms, and coordinating international shipments. Adept at collaborating with functional and project management to ensure seamless execution and compliance with company policies. Proven track record of delivering on procurement commitments and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Work Experience

Fiber Fast Homes LLC Dallas, TX

Project Manager, USA Northern Region Sept’23 – Present

• Coordinated 25+ projects worth $100M+, ensuring consistent communication with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets while maintaining a 98% on-time project completion

• Strategically implemented resource allocation and project management methodologies, maintaining project budget, and meeting project deadlines

• Supervised subcontractors and vendors, negotiating contracts and managing relationships to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and deadlines

Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC Dallas, TX

Supply Chain Intern June’23 – Aug’23

• Created KPIs to benchmark procurement processes, resulting in an increase in metric reporting accuracy & operational improvements

• Developed and implemented SOPs using process mapping techniques, training 100+ employees in continuous improvement practices Texas A&M University College Station, TX

Graduate Assistant at Global Supply Chain Lab June’22 – May’23

• Assisted lab faculties on 10+ research projects and contributed to the development of 4 supply chain consortiums

• Coordinated event planning, managed procurement and inventory processes, and supervised undergraduate student workers Gammon Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd Mumbai, India Assistant Procurement Manager April’18 – July’21

• Spearheaded the procurement proposal process for 18 construction projects worth $10B, ensuring alignment with Prime Contract requirements and timely execution of procurement commitments

• Successfully negotiated and managed procurement contract terms and conditions, subcontracts, and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and mitigating risks

• Coordinated worldwide procurement activities, including the expediting of international shipments with freight forwarders, ensuring timely and compliant delivery

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Engineer Sep’15 – Mar’18

• Prepared RFQ and RFP documents, ensuring alignment with specifications, scopes of work, and all technical requirements

• Managed and reported procurement data to leadership & project managers, providing insights for strategic decision-making

• Led formal communications on KPI and SLA performance, driving continuous improvement through targeted process enhancements Leadership and Volunteering Experience

Thomas & Joan Read Center for Industrial Distribution College Station, TX Graduate Student Representative June’22 – May’23

• Led a team of 8+ students in analysing and presenting 6+ comprehensive supply chain case studies, valued at $500,000

• Coordinated communication among 40+ students, 10 faculty members, and 12 industry professionals, resulting in a 40% increase in collaborative projects and securing $50,000 in additional funding for the Lab Recreational Sports, Texas A&M University College Station, TX Badminton Team Representative October’21 – May’23

• Organized weekly badminton camps to increase campus involvement while planning and facilitating team-building activities, resulting in improved team cohesion and a 25% increase in member retention Skills & Awards

Software Skills: SAP, Ariba, ERP, Kinaxis, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Visio Functional Skills: Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Logistics Coordination Awards: Awarded Graduate Assistantship under Industrial Engineering program which included tuition waiver of $25,000, Guinness World Records Holder for most number of people solving Rubik’s cube (news) Education

Texas A & M University, College Station August’23

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Specialization in Supply Chain Management 3.5/4 GPA College of Engineering, Pune, India July’15

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering 3.6/4 GPAons, Incoterms, Uniform Commercial Codes, fair business practices, procurement ethics and knowledge of sources to gather critical market information is required High degree of service orientation to build strong and value adding relationships w ith NUB PM’s, manufacturing, engineering and quality are required Ability to work w ith minimal supervision and prioritize multiple tasks with ever changing priorities Curiosity and w illingness to learn and grow with the organization Positive attitude with a strong affinity to change management

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