Sampath Kumar Bommu

• Led physical coal commercial operations across multiple origins — RSA, Indonesia, Australia, USA — covering buy-side origination and sell-side placement across India and Middle East markets • Managed contract structuring, LC negotiation and counterparty risk across IPPs, steel producers, cement and industrial clients. • Executed CFR vessel programmes covering freight strategy, vessel chartering and cargo optimisation coordinated with global origin desks to optimize allocation, blending, and arbitrage strategies. • Conducted market intelligence analysis on India’s power demand and trade flows to inform strategic decisions.

• Oversaw procurement of 2.5mtpa of imported Bauxite for Vedanta from Guinea and Brazil in addition to import coal procurement of 0.5mtpa. • Secured a 5-year contract for 2mtpa of Bauxite from Guinea, ensuring stable supply to the refinery. • Managed a spend base of $150M, mitigating risks associated with domestic supply shortages.

• Spearheaded import coal procurement for Vedanta Group, managing an annual requirement of 4.5 MTPA. • Oversaw procurement for approximately 9 GW capacity across 7 units and subsidiaries in India. • Cultivated strong relationships with major coal miners in key regions including Indonesia and South Africa.

• Led coal procurement and vessel chartering for 2*80MW Power Plants at Sterlite Copper and 4*25MW Power Plants at MALCO. • Managed an annual coal requirement of 1.3 MTPA and a vessel chartering requirement of 2 MTPA from Indonesia /India & Middle East/India. • Oversaw a substantial annual spend base of $150M, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and logistics.

I successfully led operations at Seaport Logistics Inc, driving substantial improvements in cargo handling. • Oversaw logistics management and port operations, ensuring seamless vessel dispatch and transportation. • Established a performance appraisal system to enhance employee productivity and motivation. • Contributed to increasing cargo handling at Vizag port from 2 lakh mtpa to 11 lakh mtpa in 2012-2013.

• Managed key accounts and oversaw shipment planning for 19 million tonnes of Iron Ore exports. • Collaborated with a team to streamline documentation and contract execution processes. • Focused on business expansion by acquiring new customers for lower grade Iron Ore products.

• Progressed from Trainee to Head of Commercial at MALCO, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc. • Managed coal procurement and logistics strategies to optimize operations. • Oversaw the sales of by-products including Red Mud, Fly Ash, and Bottom Ash. • Developed commercial management practices to enhance overall business performance.

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