Procurement & Operations Specialist (SAP PR/PO)

Abhishek Chavan

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement and Sourcing Professional with 6+ years of experience managing end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations across plant, corporate, and global environments. Skilled in RFx, supplier sourcing and onboarding, including primary and secondary vendors, negotiations, contract management, and SAP PR/PO processing. Proven ability to build resilient supplier networks, optimize costs, and ensure timely procurement through effective material planning and cross-functional coordination. WORK EXPERIENCE

Buildcast Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ADANI Group) Navi Mumbai Engineer Aug 2025 - Aug 2026

Managed end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for plant operations, covering RFx management, sourcing, vendor evaluation, commercial negotiations, and SAP MM PR-to-PO execution. Sourced and procured plant raw materials, reinforcement steel, cement, aggregates, admixtures, shuttering materials, spares, consumables, PPE, and tools.

Conducted technical and commercial bid analysis, prepared comparative statements, and drove cost optimization through competitive sourcing, negotiations, and rate benchmarking. Onboarded new vendors on procurement systems, including training suppliers on SAP Ariba for RFx participation, quotation submission, and PO processing.

Managed material master data, creating and maintaining material codes for all plant machinery and spares to enable accurate PR-to-PO processing, and contributed to development of the SAP PM module. Managed vendors, OEMs, and service providers, coordinating with stores, planning, finance, maintenance, and operations to ensure timely material availability. Managed contracts and deployment of hired equipment including Transit Mixers, Mobile Cranes, JCBs, excavators, and manlifts, covering rate negotiation, utilization tracking, and billing compliance. Monitored supplier lead times, delivery schedules, and inventory levels to prevent stock-outs; handled critical and emergency procurement to minimize downtime.

Maintained procurement and vendor documentation for audit readiness and supported AMC/service procurement, plant commissioning, trial runs, and operational readiness. BVS GLOBAL Navi Mumbai

Operations Executive Jan 2025 - Aug 2025

Managed end-to-end international sourcing and procurement of documentation and related services for corporate and personal requirements across multiple countries.

Identified, evaluated, and onboarded primary and secondary international vendors for document attestation, legalization, embassy, consulate, and MOFA services. Built and maintained a diversified international supplier network, evaluating vendors on service capability, geographic coverage, turnaround time, compliance, reliability, and commercial terms. Managed the supplier lifecycle from sourcing and onboarding through service delivery, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and ongoing vendor management.

Coordinated commercial requirements, service scope, pricing, turnaround times, documentation, and compliance with international suppliers to ensure reliable and cost-effective service delivery. Managed vendor relationships and service delivery across 50+ embassies, consulates, and Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MOFAs), while developing alternate supplier options to support continuity and reduce vendor dependency. Tracked sourcing pipelines and vendor performance using Zoho Projects, maintaining real-time visibility into procurement status and delivery timelines.

Streamlined sourcing and operational workflows, contributing to improved turnaround time and 43% business growth

($350K to $500K), while coordinating vendors and internal stakeholders to meet client and regulatory deadlines. HUDL India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

Elite Projects Operational Specialist Jun 2022 - Jan 2025 Managed sourcing and procurement of football match footage from 100+ international and local suppliers across the world to meet global client delivery requirements. Identified, evaluated, and onboarded primary and secondary international vendors/content suppliers, assessing coverage, availability, quality, commercial terms, reliability, and delivery capability. Built and maintained a diversified supplier network with backup vendor coverage across regions, ensuring uninterrupted sourcing and delivery during emergencies and disruptions. Coordinated supplier requirements, commercial discussions, delivery schedules, and issue resolution, while implementing automated workflows for sourcing, tracking, and delivery to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Conducted supplier/service validation and quality checks, driving standardized procurement procedures and reducing rework through improved quality protocols.

Optimized sourcing and procurement workflows, reducing turnaround time by 20% for match footage processing and delivery, while training team members on sourcing and operational processes. Nayaka Engineering Services Visakhapatnam

Assistant Engineer Jul 2020 - May 2022

Supported procurement and coordination of tools, tackles, consumables, and site requirements for a 250+ blue-collar workforce engaged in large-scale infrastructure projects. Coordinated material and resource requirements with site teams and vendors to ensure timely availability for project execution.

Managed daily workforce operations, job allocation, and site execution, ensuring adherence to project schedules, safe working practices, and operational procedures.

Optimized hydro-testing operations for large-scale infrastructure projects, improving efficiency by 20% and reducing timelines by 15%.

EDUCATION

A.C. Patil College of Engineering Navi Mumbai

B.E (Mechanical)

Larsen & Toubro Institute of Technology Mumbai

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS

Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management:

RFx Management, Vendor Sourcing & Onboarding, Vendor Evaluation & Bid Analysis, Contract Management, Commercial Negotiation, Rate Benchmarking, Procurement Planning, Supply Chain Coordination, Inventory & Material Management, Logistics Coordination, Cost Control & Budget Adherence, Stores & Finance Liaison. Operations & Maintenance:

Plant Operations, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance, Asset Management & Maintenance Mapping, Resource Planning, Workflow Optimization, Process Improvement, SLA & KPI Tracking. Systems & Documentation:

SAP MM & SAP PM, SAP Ariba, Procurement Tracking & Workflow Automation, Documentation & Reporting, Compliance & Audit Documentation, CRM Platforms, Zoho Projects. Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

Vendor & Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Supplier Training & Onboarding (SAP Ariba), Team Training & Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Customer Relationship Management, Global Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination

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