Alok Baranwal

Leading the Procurement & P&L function for MRO and Indirect Sourcing, responsible for procurement strategy, category management, supplier development, cost optimization, contract negotiations, inventory planning, and driving business profitability while ensuring operational excellence and supply chain resilience.

• Led end-to-end procurement for MRO & Indirect categories across 15+ sub-categories; managed 300 Cr+ annual contract portfolio with 10–12% YoY cost savings. • Built and scaled a 70-member pan-India procurement team across 8 locations — Turbhe, Hyderabad, Noida, Pune, Bangalore, Halol, Bhiwandi, and Gurgaon. • Drove S2P transformation on SAP S/4HANA and ARIBA; standardised PO compliance, vendor onboarding, and spend visibility across all sites. • Reduced sole-sourcing from 40% to under 15% through preferred vendor lists and rate contract frameworks. • Designed RFQ/RFP and reverse auction processes — reducing average procurement cycle time by 30%. • Managed category P&L with direct accountability for procurement savings, working capital, and supplier SLA adherence.

Catergory wise Vendor management/MRO Sourcing/Indirect procurement Procure to Pay /Spend analysis/Purchase Order/Purchase requisition/Annual Rate contract /GBPA /Vendor development

Quotation management, Procurement ,New vendor development,follow up for material inward ,Quality Check of material ,audit of supplier,MRN creation, Inventory control

1.Strategic Sourcing:Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services to optimize costs and ensure high-quality supply. 2.Supplier Management:Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with company standards. 3.Contract Negotiation:Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing, and ensure contracts align with business needs. 4.Procurement Process Optimization:Streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve cycle times through best practices and technology integration. 5. Cost Control and Savings:Monitor and manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and achieve targeted savings through strategic procurement activities. 6.Risk Management:Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity. 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, align procurement strategies, and provide support on procurement-related matters. 8.Sustainable Procurement:Incorporate sustainability considerations into procurement decisions, promoting the use of environmentally friendly and ethically sourced materials. 9.Compliance and Governance:Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, and prepare for audits as needed. 10.Performance Monitoring:Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve supplier performance and procurement outcomes, driving continuous

supply chain management , purchase executive,material management, inventory control, vendor development,Price negotiation,procurement