Dr. Asis Mishra (Hon) - MCIPS

As Group Procurement Head at African Industries Group, Nigeria's largest steel manufacturing and renewable energy producer, I spearhead procurement strategies for 29 plants. • Transformed procurement into a strategic value driver, delivering operational efficiency, governance, and cost advantages. • Designed and executed a global procurement strategy covering INR 1000 Crores across 29 plants. • Led digital transformation initiatives, modernizing processes with advanced analytics and automation. • Built a high-performing team culture emphasizing excellence and continuous improvement. • Aligned procurement with sustainability and enterprise growth, shifting the function from transactional to strategic enablement.

• Delivered 10–20% cost savings through supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and long-term contracts. • Managed procurement spends of INR 2000 Crores and over 1000 suppliers, ensuring cost-efficient sourcing. • Oversaw large-scale logistics operations for heavy machinery, achieving significant freight savings. • Streamlined procurement to support rapid expansion across India. • Enhanced supplier performance by aligning leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Achieved 20–40% cost savings across power sourcing, mining, and manufacturing operations. • Increased equipment availability to 90% and windmill uptime by 3% through vendor performance management. • Negotiated strategic asset acquisitions and optimized vendor contracts for large-scale mining projects. • Reduced logistics costs by 15% annually through dedicated fleet partnerships. • Managed annual procurement spend of INR 800 Crores across mining, energy, shipping, and aviation.

• Recovered INR 150 Crores in retention money by closing 46 projects. • Restored profitability in a loss-making unit with INR 300 Crores annual spend through operational reforms. • Reduced procurement costs by 10% through outsourcing and supplier agreements.

• Led strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories, optimizing costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery. • Developed and implemented vendor evaluation and performance management systems, strengthening supplier partnerships. • Negotiated key contracts and long-term supply agreements, contributing to significant savings and operational efficiency. • Streamlined procurement processes, introducing data-driven decision-making to support enterprise objectives.

• Managed end-to-end materials management for glass manufacturing operations, ensuring uninterrupted production. • Introduced category-based procurement strategies, improving cost efficiency and supplier performance. • Implemented inventory optimization practices, reducing waste and enhancing working capital management. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business priorities and growth plans.

• Supported procurement and supply chain operations for stainless steel production, handling vendor negotiations and contract management. • Assisted in developing sourcing strategies that balanced cost, quality, and delivery timelines. • Coordinated with internal teams to improve procurement planning, logistics, and inventory management. • Contributed to process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced operational bottlenecks.