Kaushik Koriya

I am a high-energy procurement professional with 8 years of experience driving end-to-end supply chain excellence across the Steel, Chemical, and Real Estate sectors. My core expertise lies in merging Mechanical Engineering principles with advanced commercial strategies to optimize the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and maximize organizational profitability. Throughout my career at organizations like ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and Grasim Industries, I have specialized in managing high-value MRO categories, global sourcing (Japan, China, UAE), and CAPEX-to-OPEX savings. I am particularly passionate about Reverse Engineering and Localization, having successfully developed high-quality local alternatives for foreign OEM parts to eliminate high premiums and shipping costs. Key Areas of Expertise: Strategic Sourcing & Tendering: Managing large-scale tenders and digital RFQ cycles through E-Auction portals. Contract Lifecycle Management: Drafting, vetting, and executing complex industrial contracts and Annual Rate Contracts (ARC). Inventory Intelligence: Implementing data-driven Min-Max models to balance capital liquidity with 100% material availability. SAP MM Power User: Expert in both ECC and S/4HANA for streamlined, paperless procurement workflows. Vendor Ecosystem Development: Onboarding specialized fabrication and repair workshops to build robust local supply chains. I hold a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Material Management (PGDMM) from the Indian Institute of Material Management (IIMM). I am always looking to connect with industry peers and explore new opportunities in Procurement and Contracts Administration.