Shubham Bajpai

▪ Joined the Gwalior plant project at Day 1 — before a single machine was installed — and have been the central procurement resource through every phase: civil infrastructure sourcing, capital machinery procurement, utility setup, raw material onboarding, and finally full production operations. ▪ Managed end-to-end greenfield procurement lifecycle covering machinery, raw materials, consumables, and essential services, ensuring each project milestone was delivered on time and within budget. ▪ Negotiated and finalized supplier contracts for capital equipment and recurring raw material supply, achieving competitive pricing, quality compliance, and delivery reliability from project inception through ramp-up. ▪ Directed procurement operations for 200+ SKUs across a 24-month plant ramp-up using SAP MM, monitoring supplier KPIs and achieving 99% on-time delivery in line with corporate targets. ▪ Streamlined end-to-end procurement workflows in SAP MM, reducing average purchase cycle time by 21% over 18 months and increasing PO throughput to consistently meet monthly production targets. ▪ Built and maintained a robust vendor base from scratch — qualifying, onboarding, and managing suppliers across multiple categories simultaneously during the critical plant setup phase. ▪ Actively involved in cross-functional coordination with production, engineering, and logistics teams to align procurement timelines with plant commissioning schedules and operational go-live.

▪ Managed a team of 5 buyers overseeing the full procurement cycle from requisition to delivery, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. ▪ Expanded the supplier base by 15% through proactive market research and identification of alternative vendors, strengthening supply chain resilience during periods of disruption. ▪ Reduced product defect rate by 12% by designing and implementing a structured supplier quality control program, improving incoming material standards and vendor accountability. ▪ Conducted market benchmarking and competitive analysis to support cost-effective sourcing decisions and reduce total procurement expenditure. ▪ Managed procurement continuity during supply chain disruptions, minimizing operational impact through rapid supplier qualification and alternative sourcing strategies.

▪ Maintained accurate inventory records through daily stock verification, ensuring zero discrepancy in material availability for production and dispatch. ▪ Coordinated with procurement and production teams to facilitate timely material availability and process purchase orders, preventing production downtime. ▪ Monitored inbound and outbound material movements, enforcing proper documentation, quality inspection, and adherence to company inventory standards. ▪ Identified slow-moving and excess inventory, contributing to improved working capital management and warehouse space utilization.

▪ Performed routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment as part of a cross-functional engineering team, maintaining high plant uptime. ▪ Supported troubleshooting and corrective actions for electrical faults, minimizing downtime and sustaining operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

▪ Gained hands-on exposure to electrical systems, tools, and engineering drawings while assisting senior engineers in routine maintenance and project execution. ▪ Developed foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, electrical equipment operation, and plant safety protocols under structured mentorship.