Astha Pandey

Projects Handled: -

• Data Center Hyderabad- Microsoft

Roles and Responsibilities: -

• Preparing and releasing Request for Proposals (RFP) for Trade Packages/ OFCI using compass tool.
• Managing Sourcing activities for all packages at both local and global levels.
• Handling workflow management , administrative tasks related to supplier due diligence, negotiation communication and ensuring timely proposal submissions.
• Project Coordination and facilitating new vendor engagement and on boarding at the APAC level, while maintaining internal documentation.
• Leading the tendering process for Microsoft Owned Packages and preparing documents such as Scope of Works (SOW), Purchase Order Request (POR), Purchase Service Request (PSR), Country Participation Addendum (CPA), Single Source Justification (SSJ), and Award Recommendation Letter (ARL) in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Additionally, responsible for preparing change orders for EPCM and Microsoft owned packages.
• Designing an internal project update tracker.
• Organizing weekly screening calls to review the status of potential vendors with the internal team and at the APAC level.

Projects Handled: -

• IKEA, Bangalore
• KCT, Bangalore
• Godrej, Mumbai
• APJ Science City, Patna

Roles and Responsibilities: -

• Consistently contributing to increasing profit margins and customer satisfaction through a hands-on approach to all aspects of operations, including project and vendor management, and process improvement.
• Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
• Evaluated vendor proposals, negotiating favorable terms to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Developing vendors for alternate sources of supply for raw materials and negotiating with them to ensure the right quality at the best price.
• Streamlined procurement processes to minimize costs and improve efficiency.
• Estimating budget proposals for project costing.
• Drafting RFI and RFQ.
• Preparing monthly client invoices/RA bill certifications, and conducting rate analysis and necessary comparisons for variation orders.
• Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.

Projects Handled: -

• Indospace, Pune
• Adani Developers, Mumbai
• Raheja, Mumbai

Roles And Responsibilities: -

• Drafted bids and proposals for residential, commercial, and industrial projects and submitted them to clients to secure new business opportunities.
• Developing technical and commercial queries to address ambiguities in comparison to drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and tender documents.
• Participating in pre-bid/techno-commercial meetings.
• Mapping vendor quotations and conducting technical evaluations.
• Generating final price comparisons for cost summaries.
• Implementing value engineering strategies for cost improvement.
• Overseeing catalogs, technical information, and price lists.
• Collaborating and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project handover.
• Conducting client site inspections to understand and facilitate project execution.

Projects Handled: -

• ESDS, Mahape
• Reliance Twin Tower, Mumbai
• Godrej, Mumbai

Roles and Responsibilities: -

• Examining the Single Line Diagram (SLD) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to estimate the requirements for LT Panels. cost-effectiveness.
• Generating cost estimates for bidding purposes.
• Implementing value engineering strategies to enhance cost effectiveness.
• Developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) tailored for inquiries