Supply Chain Procurement & Project Operations Leader

KAMLESH B. DEORUKHKAR

Supply Chain Management Procurement Vendor & Project Operations

Karanjade, Old Panvel, Navi Mumbai – 410206 +91-922******* / 970-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFILE SUMMARY

•Nearly 16 years of focused experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Project Management Operations, within a total career span of 20+ years.

•Proven track record of end-to-end procurement, vendor management, and inventory control across multi-city telecom and infrastructure operations.

•Skilled in vendor negotiation, cost-saving initiatives, resource management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.

•Proficient in SAP MM, SAP HANA, Oracle Fusion (Procurement/SCM), Advanced Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Tally.

•High-integrity, energetic team leader experienced in driving major projects with limited resources across suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

•Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Procurement & Sourcing

Vendor Management

Project Operations

Cost Saving Negotiations

Inventory Management

Material Management

Logistics Execution

ERP (SAP / Oracle Fusion)

Team Leadership

Analytical & MIS Reporting

Finance Coordination

Stakeholder Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sr. Executive – SCM Sep 2025 – Present

Data Express Pvt. Ltd. (DEPL)

•Handle end-to-end procurement for NOC, Network, Admin/IT, and FTTH requirements, reporting directly to the SCM Head and managing all SCM activities till vendor payments.

•Manage procurement, vendor coordination, inventory control, billing, and ERP operations for telecom/ISP infrastructure across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Goa.

•Source telecom and data center infrastructure equipment, including routers, switches, OFC/SFP components, OLT, ONU, ONT, UPS, and solar systems.

•Own vendor coordination, price negotiation, and purchase order processing across multiple regional locations.

•Conduct physical verification of material, GRN & SRN management, and faulty material tracking; maintain inventory accuracy across the multi-city footprint.

•Process vendor billing and invoicing through Oracle Fusion (Procurement/SCM module).

•Build and maintain advanced Excel-based tracking tools, including category-wise quarterly procurement spend analysis and regional data workbooks for management reporting.

•Redesigned the SCM annual review presentation into a professional management deck for leadership review.

Executive – Supply Chain Operations Apr 2023 – Aug 2025

Tata Communications Ltd. (Third-Party Payroll)

•Managed network material procurement and vendor/project manager coordination for PAN-India requirements.

•Floated requirements to vendors, finalized vendor selection, and raised purchase orders in SAP; followed up to ensure on-time delivery.

•Procured materials for offnet links, including RF devices, MUX, network switches, and ODUs.

•Owned device recovery for 30+ last-mile suppliers, including customer premise access coordination and escalation handling.

•Drove the end-to-end SLA claim process for 30+ offnet suppliers, from downtime data collation with the Assurance team through claim settlement.

•Automated the SLA process using Microsoft tools; tracked supplier rating and ranking via Balanced Scorecard (BSC).

•Coordinated with cross-functional teams (AP, Service Assurance, Termination) and led quarterly interlocks on downtime disputes.

•Prepared monthly dashboards and presentations, presenting supplier performance reviews to senior management.

Project Coordinator – Project Management Operations (Wireless) Oct 2019 – Mar 2023

Tata Communications Ltd. (Third-Party Payroll)

•Handled large-volume PAN-India projects covering growth, optimization, relocation, cost saving, sustenance, and technology upgrades/downgrades.

•Led a team of 10–20 regional Project Managers and L2/L3 resources; ran project kick-offs and weekly stakeholder calls.

•Owned end-to-end project delivery from allocation through billing, including BTS installation, dismantling, and customer migration.

•Maintained project control registers (issues, risks, action items) and periodic dashboards and cost reports.

•Coordinated with Backhaul, RF Engineering, NOC, NIM, and SCM teams to avoid customer escalations.

•Presented project performance to senior management via daily, weekly, and monthly reviews.

•Handled PMO activities for wireless and wireline projects, including order management, locus management, and material dismantling/GRN tracking.

Team Leader – Project Management Operations (Vendor Ordering/Payment) Dec 2016 – Sep 2019

Tata Communications Ltd.

•Led the Vendor Ordering and Payment Process team for international vendors including Neeco and IBM.

•Coordinated with the International GAM team for local loop PO and delivery, and with the M&L team for CPE POs and deliveries.

•Coordinated with Finance, Commercial, and Logistics teams to release and track purchase orders with vendors such as Wipro, Neeco, and Dimension Data.

•Owned GRN/SRN completion against vendor invoices, including automation tools for bulk invoices.

•Led backend process automation initiatives with the IT team.

•Led a team of 4–5 members, reviewing performance, setting goals, and training new joiners.

•Served as Delivery Manager for customer service and project delivery for US enterprise customers including DNV GL and General Motors.

Purchase Executive – Supply Chain Management Sep 2013 – Nov 2016

Tata Communications Ltd. (Third-Party Payroll)

•Managed network material procurement and vendor/PM coordination, including import, local, and services & maintenance purchasing for India and international requirements.

•Led vendor management and price negotiation; coordinated new vendor registration/extension.

•Maintained daily/weekly/monthly reports, including PO tracker, material code list, and vendor master sheet.

•Extracted SAP reports on POs released and spend by vendor, WBS, and cost center.

•Created GRN/SRN for materials and services received at site; worked with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Purchase Officer – Procurement Jun 2012 – Aug 2013

Blue Star Limited

•Managed material procurement and vendor/site manager coordination for plumbing, firefighting, and admin/IT purchases on internal projects.

•Owned domestic and import PO creation, execution, approvals, and documentation/filing.

•Prepared MIS on project stock, plant stock, stock-in-transit, and stock transfers, including quarterly reporting to management.

•Identified and registered new vendors, negotiating on cost, delivery, and credit terms.

•Established LCs with Finance for local and foreign suppliers; supported flagship projects including JW Marriott Mumbai and Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL).

Purchase Officer – Supply Chain Operations (Wireless Projects) Apr 2010 – Jun 2012

Tata Communications Ltd.

•Handled Capex and Opex procurement PAN-India for wireless project equipment, including microwave antennas, cables, RF devices, and wireless kits.

•Evaluated vendor offers and negotiated within budget to improve project cost margins; managed vendors including Gemini, GTL, and Arya Communications.

•Prepared comparative statements for approval and issued POs to vendors, including PR/PO creation in SAP.

•Maintained trackers including WBS tracker, PO tracker, service master, SRN master, and RFS data sheet.

MIS Executive – Customer Support (Banking Insurance Process) Oct 2008 – Mar 2010

Tech Process Solution Ltd.

•Supported ICICI Prudential Life Insurance as the outsourced service provider; prepared daily MIS and general reports.

•Processed payments via ECS, DC, NEFT, and cheque; managed discrepancy sheets and file closures.

•Worked on Life Asia, Dispatch Management System, Gold Mine, Omni Docs, and Spaarc.

EARLIER CAREER

•Relationship Manager – India Infoline Pvt. Ltd. (Mar 2008 – Sep 2008)

•Relationship Manager – India Bulls Securities Ltd. (Oct 2006 – Feb 2008)

•Sales & Marketing Executive – HBL Global Pvt. Ltd. (Jun 2005 – Sep 2006)

•Junior Auditor – Mishra & Firke Associates (Jan 2005 – May 2005)

EDUCATION

•CCNA Training — NG Networks, 2024

•Computer Accounting Diploma — ICA, 2006

•Bachelor's Degree in Commerce — 2004

•Maharashtra CET — Cleared, 2004

TECHNICAL SKILLS

•ERP & Core Tools: SAP MM, SAP HANA, Oracle Fusion (Procurement/SCM), Advanced Excel, MS PowerPoint, Tally

•Other Platforms: Salesforce (SFDC), M6 (Metasolv), Cramer, Optimus, ServiceNow, POS ISC, Wireless One, CER Portal, Cisco Portal, Protrac System

PERSONAL DETAILS

•Address: Flat No. 605, 6th Floor, Mahesh Heights, Near Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Plot No. 94, Karanjade, Sector R3, Old Panvel – 410206

•Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi

•Marital Status: Married

•Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Jogging, Exercise, Table Tennis

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