Mazhar Khan

Head of Procurement and Commercial function for Data Center Projects across ME, Asia, Africa and Europe

Headed the Procurement function for Data Center Projects across ME and Asia.

Headed the Procurement, Commercial and Contractual function for Data Center Projects across ME, Africa, Europe, and Asia. - Driving the procurement strategy for all kinds of DC projects- Hyperscale, Enterprise, Brick and Mortar, Steel structure, Prefab Modular, Hybrid Modular, Greenfield, Brownfield, Retrofits etc. - Responsible for Project cost estimation and budgeting, Project financial feasibility study, Cost control and cash flow preparation - Sourcing of LLE equipment- DG, Chillers, CRFW/CRAH/CRAC Units, Transformers, MV/LV Switchgears, UPS & Batteries, Busways, PDUs, Prefab power modules etc. - Commercial finalization and contracting for the Early works, Shell & Core, Fitout, MEP and Substation package. - Sourcing of services- Lead Design Consultancy, Cost Consultancy, Peer Review Consultancy, Supervision Consultancy, CxA Consultancy, LEED Certification Consultancy ISO certification consultancy, Geotechnical survey, Uptime certification, Annual Maintenance Contracts for equipment’s. - Appointment of FM partner for DC O&M - Sourcing of software’s - BMS, EPMS, CAFM etc. for DC operation

Managed Network Infra Capex & Opex spend base of $ 250MN for India & Africa operations. Commercial finalisation of New Data Center for subsidiary Nxtra Data Ltd. Lead both Category Sourcing and Project Procurement. - Driven YoY savings in Network Infra Capex and Opex spends through cost optimization, market benchmarking, value engineering and use of innovative commercial models. - Handled end-to-end sourcing cycle for Infra categories including RFPs, reverse auction, negotiations, market competitive analysis, commercial modeling, sourcing NFAs, contracting and global rate card creation. - Handled commercial finalization and contracting of all Network Data Center Design & Build Projects, Civil & MEP works. - Devised and executed category-sourcing strategy for Power & Cooling equipment like DG, UPS, Batteries, SMPS, HT/LT Panels, Transformers, Cables, Precision AC, Chillers, Building Management system, Fire Suppression system, Optical Fibre Cables, Telecom Ducts etc. - Managed new supplier evaluation, supplier audits, governance and management. - Adept at Zero up costing and estimation of large infrastructure projects.

Bid Management, Post award procurement and delivery of IT and Telecom Projects involving Active Network Electronics, IT Hardware, Software, Passive Network equipment and Managed Services for Govt. & Enterprise customers. - Responsible for development of competitive commercial proposals, supplier ecosystem, risk identification and mitigation for customer bids/RFP’s. - Responsible for Sourcing of Hardware & System Integration Services for MPLS, VSAT, RF, Audio Video conferencing, Telepresence & Enterprise Mobility solutions. - Handled complete Procurement to Payment cycle involving RFP’s, Contracting, Purchase orders, Delivery planning, Warehousing, Logistics to site, partner payment and partner governance. - As key member of Project Symphony, led various cost reduction initiatives for RF & VSAT deployment through innovative commercial and delivery models. - Handled complete material management for IWAN deployment which involved assuring availability of more than 50 SKU’s in 18 warehouses across India. - Inventory planning, control and optimization for stocked items at Regional warehouse. - Managing domestic & international logistics including custom clearance through third party.

MBA, General Management, Supply Chain Management

Project Proposal Management of EPC Super/Ultra Super Critical Thermal & Combined Cycle Gas Power Projects in India and South East Asia. Competency built up, resource planning and project management process standardization for Toshiba's mandate of EPC project execution in India. Other Responsibilities: - Strategic Sourcing & Vendor development for EBOP packages. - Development of standard project proposals for different ratings & configurations of Thermal & Gas Power Projects. - Cost optimization and development of standard costing system for bid purpose. - Identify and mitigate technical, legal and contractual risks while responding to RFPs. - Support Sales and Proposals for New Business. - Proposal & Delivery of Engineering Consultancy Projects - Establishing Engineering and Design capability for EPC projects - Technology transfer from Toshiba Japan. - Adaptation of Toshiba Japan Engineering Design Standards for the Indian Market

Project Manager- Electrical for 382.5MW Unosugen Combined Cycle Power Plant at Surat, India. Responsible for execution of electrical packages of order value €75 mn. Sourcing, Commercial Closure and Contract Management of Onshore packages.

- Responsible for development of competitive project proposals in response to customer RFP’s on electrical balance of plant solutions for thermal power plants. - Strategic Sourcing of EBOP equipment for Thermal & Gas based Power Plants. - Key member of the Business development team with a mandate to identify potential markets, customers and strategic positioning of Siemens turnkey solutions and product portfolio for Gas based power plants in India. - Electrical Department representative in the core management team responsible for strategy formulation & implementation of EPC roadmap of Siemens AG in India & Middle East. - Responsible for engineering consultancy and support to Siemens Internal Group Companies. - Handpicked by Senior Management to work for a special assignment on Delhi Airport Metro Express Project at Siemens AG Rail Automation Division, Germany. - Led a pilot project for localization of Siemens Engineering Design processes, Equipment Technical Specifications and Procurement of power plant equipments.

- Member of core design team of Gas based power plants. - Sourcing Lead for High/Low Voltage Electrical Panels, UPS & Batteries. - Automation of Engineering Design Processes. - Electrical Power System Design using ETAP & SKM Tools

- Incharge of Line-1 Rolling Stock maintenance, scheduled checks and troubleshooting. - Responsible for sourcing of equipment for the new train overhauling workshop being developed at Shastri Park Depot, Delhi. - Attended a 8 week Special Integrated Course on working of Indian Railway at Indian Railway Institute of Electrical Engineering at Nasik.

International Immersion Exchange Program, part of 1 year full time MBA at IIM Ahmedabad.