Jitesh Mehta

Mumbai India Phone: +7-701******* / +91-983******* add6oe@r.postjobfree.com

Procurement / Contracts / Logistics / Supply Chain / Project Management

Supply Chain Expert for Offshore & Onshore / Brownfield / Greenfield / Upstream / EPC and Drilling campaigns.

Procurement Contracts & Logistics experience of more than 30 years in Energy Sector (Oil and Gas) at various locations all over the world.

Previously worked as Joint General Manager – Procurement / Contracts, General Manager Projects, Head Supply Chain, GM – Supply Chain, Project Manager – Logistics Base, Lead Logistics, etc..

International work experience of over 12 years working at senior levels with Oil & Gas / EPC companies – ADNOC Group (Abu Dhabi), Petrofac International Limited (Kuwait & UAE), Crescent Petroleum / Dana Gas - Iraq (new LPG plant at Kurdistan), GWC – Qatar and SICIM – Kazakhstan.

Skills

Procurement & Contracts

Logistics- Sea & Air/ Platforms & Rigs

Supply Chain – Oil/Gas (Processes design & implementations)

Project Management – Brownfield & Greenfield

HSSE

EPC – Offshore & Onshore

ERP (SAP, MAXIMO, Smartplant 3D - MARIAN implementation, etc..)

Materials Management l

Professional Experience

Procurement & Contracts Specialist – SICIM S.p.A. Kazakhstan 05/12/2019 to 04/7/2020

Responsible / In charge for total Procurement & Contracts for all the projects in Kazakhstan.

ITTs / RFQs / RFPs, Bid Evaluations, Negotiations, Purchase Orders / Service Contracts, Expediting, etc.

Establishing rate contracts

Ensuring availability of materials and services for projects on time

Invoice approvals

SOP optimization

Project Manager – Logistics Base with GWC Company, Qatar / UAE 12/2017 to 09/2019

GWC (Q.P.S.C.) is a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in Qatar – 3 PL Company.

Notable Contributions: In charge for Procurement, Contracts and Logistics for a common Offshore Supply Base (OSB) at Ras Laffan.

Ensuring highest HSSE standards are being maintained.

Prepared & managed all Purchase Orders & Contracts to get the OSB ready right from scratch to Finish – Ready for operations.

Preparing, negotiating, approving, implementation and monitoring of Contracts between three clients NOC (North Oil Company, SHELL, TOTAL and GWC

Ensuring strict adherence, implementation of activities as per contracts.

Resolving contractual disputes amicably between all the Clients and GWC.

Managed all procurements / subcontracts with all suppliers / subcontractors.

Multiple contracts ownership/monitoring.

Continuous review with user dept. and revising the existing contracts to bring in more efficacies.

Scrutinizing and getting approval of all the invoices as per approved Delegation of Authority.

Implementation of HSSE at Supply Base for all Companies – Line of Fire / Defense, Joint Improvement Plans, Drops objects, Barrier Ownerships, Preparation of Bridging documents, Red Zone, etc…

Standardization and optimization of all Supply Base processes, procedures, Check lists, formats, etc. across all the Companies, Tenants at Ras Laffan base.

General Manager - Supply Chain (H.O.) with Lanco Infratech, India 11/2014 to 12/2017

Lanco has various power project ( 660 MW each), located at various locations in India.

Notable Contributions: Directed all functions of Procurement, Contracts & Logistics for various Project Sites in India.

Ensure zero injuries culture in department through regular trainings and meetings.

Established Procurement, Contracts & Logistics Dept. across various locations. Standardized and optimized all processes, procedures and formats across all the locations.

Revising and updating the Standard Operating Procedure of the department

Developing / preparing the tender packages in consultation / coordination with operations, maintenance, drilling, construction, PMC and other end-users.

Guiding the user departments through legal, contractual obligations and intricacies in whole process of preparation and awarding of Purchase Orders and Service Contracts.

Floating ITB for all the Procurement and Services - Open tenders, Limited tenders, Purchase on single tender, Two Bid Systems, etc.…

Organizing, inviting, participating and concluding the technical and commercial bid evaluations

Negotiating Procurement & Contracts terms & conditions with Suppliers / Contractors.

Ensured strict adherence to the approvals of contracts as per approved Delegation of Authority.

Liaoning, facilitating and resolving all the queries / matters between user department and Suppliers / Contractors.

Establishing Annual Rate Contracts for all the bulk and regular consumptions materials.

Conceptualized & Implemented 3 layers audit systems for all locations to ensure adherence to all statutory requirements and maintain complete transparency in Procurement function.

Centralizing and consolidation of procurement for common commodities across all location to ensure best efficiency of Supply Chain.

Regular visit to all locations for close coordination with local teams and conducting meeting with all HODs to understand and address concerns of all customers and address them.

Continuous review, consolidation and then revising procedures for Supply Chain Department to bring maximum transparency, efficiency to cater to all desired requirements. (Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, etc...).

Achieving all the Profit Improvement Plans in Procurement & Contracts department.

Established green channel vendors.

Lead member in SAP implementation team. SAP implemented successfully.

Setting up of Logistics center / Warehouses at all locations.

Lead Logistics, Offshore, Upper Zakum with ZADCO, Abu Dhabi, UAE 9/2013 to 11/2014

ZADCO is a joint venture between ADNOC, ExxonMobil, and Japan Oil Development Company Ltd.

Notable Contributions: Head of Logistics on offshore Central artificial island. Managed all the contractors and subcontractors operations as per the Contracts and subcontracts for Drilling under process, Total 300 well.

Carried out all Logistics Activity as per ZADCO HSE Policy. Zero injuries in Logistics Dept. on Central Island.

Ensured that all Operations and Activities being carried out Offshore by all the Contractors and their Sub-contractors are in strict compliance with the Contractual terms and conditions.

Resolving all the matters between Contractors and Company through discussions and consultations.

Daily contacted and meetings with all contractors - Logistics, Camp, Drilling, Construction and EPC.

Directed receipts & dispatches of cargoes / CCUs to & from Mussafah Base to offshore utilizing the most effective means of transportation ensuring safety & efficiency.

Directed all offshore lifting operations as per BS EN 12079.

Ensured safe OSV loading / unloading operations.

Scrutiny and correcting Risk Assessments, Lifting plans & Method Statements

Planning OSV movements to support drilling and construction activities.

Liaising with Offshore/Onshore personals, Port authorities, shipping / clearance agents for all materials, vessels, choppers, clearances, permits issues to ensure seamless logistics support to offshore assets.

Planning and execution of Rig movement between islands.

Assisted site emergency Controller during emergency.

Supervised personnel tracking system for island & interface with ZADCO onshore Logistics on island passengers.

Head Supply Chain, with Crescent Petroleum, Kurdistan, Iraq. 8/2010 to 9/2013

Crescent Petroleum / Dana Gas a regional upstream Oil and Gas Company in the UAE..

Notable Contributions: Planned, developed and established Procurement, Contracts and Logistics Department for Crescent Petroleum in Kurdistan for their new LPG plant ($1 billion asset) under construction and on-going drilling activities.

ZERO LTI (in SCM function).

Managed procurement & contracts for all the equipment and services for projects & services on turnkey bases from Exterran and other OEMs for the new LPG Plant under construction till commissioned and commencement of regular production.

Reduced procurement life cycle. Achieved targets of cost savings through negotiation and consolidation.

Implemented best practices for procurement & contracts. Established category management process and establishes multi-year plan and rate contracts.

Supervision and preparation of tender packages in consultation with all the stake holders.

Enabling the user departments to appreciate the contractual terms and its significance in project.

Organized and concluded bidding for the complex service projects.

Negotiation with supplier and contractors.

Resolving contractual matters between all the stake holder is PSA.

Developing Vendors in Kurdistan as well as out of country – UAE, Turkey, etc. and release approved vendor list on portal. (by organizing Vendor trainings programs for continuous improvement, analysis & audits facilitates two-way feedback with suppliers)

Implemented ERP systems for SCM function – eBuyerAssist & CMMS. MAXIMO is under initial review.

Recruited & training local talent on SCM procedures & ERP systems.

Developing philosophy and determining setting up MIN / MAX for all the inventory spares for newly commissioned LPG Recovery plant and maintained optimum stocks.

Liaised with Ministry on Natural Resources, Kurdistan Regional Government for local regulatory issues.

Joint General Manager – Procurement and Contracts with Essar Oil Limited, Jamnagar 11/2007 to 8/2010

Essar Oil Limited refinery expansion project from 10.5mmtpa to 34 mmtpa in Jamnagar. The expansion being carried out at a cost of approximately US$ 7 billion.

Notable Contributions: In charge and responsible for all the Procurement, Service Contracts and Logistics for brown field refinery expansion Project

Ensured HSE is applied throughout all Supply Chain activities. Zero injury in Supply Chain department.

Designed and implemented reliable, responsive SCM procedures, formats (in accordance with project and client requirements) and established seamless Supply Chain Services. Achieved all major timelines.

Leading selection, design, engineering & implementation of ERP systems SmartPlant 3D Materials – MARIAN.

Timely issuance of MIS reports on materials & services status to client and management.

Managing preparation of Purchase Orders / Service contracts for all the material and services for refinery expansion Project.

Preparation of Bid Packages / RFPs /RFQs in consultation with user & engineering department.

Floating Tenders ITT, Bid opening, Technical and commercial bid evaluations.

Negotiations, finalization and awarding contracts & Purchase Orders.

Ensuring contractors and associated third parties maintain a full auditable trail.

Directed and ensured proper implementation of procurement activities (negotiations, rate contracts, etc) to achieve all the Project milestones.

Resolving all contractual matters amicably.

Directed expediting to get all the materials and services on time ensuring project completion on time.

Manager – Materials with Petrofac International Limited, Kuwait 12/2005 to 11/2007

Petrofac’s EPC project for Kuwait Oil Company # JI – 180 Project for facilities up gradation (9 Gathering Centers + 3 Booster Stations)

Notable Contributions: Planned, Developed, Established and maintained the Materials, Procurement & Logistics function for KOC $ 1.2billion project

Zero LTFI.

Ensuring strict adherence for all the Procurement and Materials are being carried out as per approved procedure.

Managed and supervision of all Subcontractors (including Kharafi National) activities to get optimum output as per subcontracts.

Managed all procurements and contracts in Kuwait.

Scrutinizing and approving all the monthly running invoices for all the subcontracts

Resolve all the contractual matters with all the subcontractors.

Supported Construction by ensuring smooth flow of all materials from vendors to site & inputs for engineering - for 9 boosters stations and 3 Gathering Centers.

Vendors visit, expediting materials and guiding procurement on time, at right price and with required quality.

Guided all inward materials inspection, quality control - including positive materials identification, maintaining QA / QC records, heat number – TCs, etc.

Co-ordination between Engineering and construction to ensure timely purchases & deliveries of Materials at Kuwait site.

Liaison with KOC and government authorities for approval of major capex purchases and services.

Supply Base Manager with British Gas, India 2/1999 to 12/2005

British Gas offered oil and natural gas exploration and production services in India. BG operates as a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc.

Notable Contributions: In-charge of Supply Base at Mumbai.

Zero LTIF & highest standard of HSSE adhered. Record of 836 injury free days.

Planned, developed & managed new JNPT Nhava Sheva Mumbai supply base and logistics facility to support 2 drilling rigs & 2 process platforms. Responsible for all functions of JNPT Mumbai Base.

In charge of Base move from Bhavnagar & Victoria Docks to JNPT nhava sheva port, Mumbai.

In charge of Supply Base in Victoria Docks Mumbai.

Sourcing of materials & finalizing services contracts for establishing the new supply base.

Liaising with Offshore/Onshore personals, Port authorities, shipping / clearance agents on all materials, vessels, choppers, clearances, permits issues to ensure seamless logistics support to offshore assets.

Finalization of shipping agents and clearing agents for sending and receiving supplies to & fro offshore.

Regularly conducting cyclic stock take & annual stock take of inventories.

Preparing JV budget for Mumbai base

Worked offshore on Rigs and Platforms with 14 on/off cycle to supervise movements of project materials.

Lead member of successful implementation of SAP & MAXIMO MM module. Prepared MM procedures for SAP & MAXIMO.

Executive - Procurement / Materials with Crompton Greaves Limited 8/1990 to 1/1999

CG, India; the Company is a pioneer and leader in the management and application of electrical energy.

Responsible for direct procurement, establishing rate contracts, vendor visits, audits, analysis, approvals, Stock takes, service contracts, expediting, etc…

Executive - Vendor Development with Chetna Industries 8/1987 to 8/1990

Industrial electrical appliances and machines manufacturer. .

Responsible for establishing reliable, competent vendor base and procurement of materials. Established rate contracts, vendor visits, vendor audits, etc…

Technology

Software:

SAP, SmartPlant Materials (MARIAN), MAXIMO, CMMS, eBuyerAssist, MS Office - Visio, MS Excel, Power Point Presentation, MS Word, Documentum etc.

ERP / System selection, design and implementations of various projects.

Education

University of Mumbai - Mechanical Engineering (4 Years course), 7/1987.

Portfolio on Request Available for Relocation

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