Debarati Chakraborty
Procurement Representative (Specialized In Direct, Indirect, Capex And Service Related Contracts)
Summary
Self driven, focused, and hard working individual with 8+ years' professional experience in cross-functional roles seeking opportunities in Procurement and Supply chain related roles. Proficient in SAP –MM , SRM, and ARIBA modules with the aim to utilize acquired skills & knowledge and deliver best-in-class results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Procurement Representative (APAC Region)
ChampionX SG Service Pte Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
- Managed procurement and sourcing requests for the region and acted as point-person for different functional stakeholders
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations
- Mapped the spend time to time and strategize sourcing of materials according to business needs
- Managed the onshore and offshore sourcing needs from project to operations phase
- Achieved savings of up to 10% in FY 2024 till date good monitoring tools and strategic roadmap
Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Leading and coordinating purchasing related activities of start up plant (transitioning to its full phase by end 2023) for 180+ direct raw materials (chemicals) which play key role in many diverse chemical products.
- Developing, issuing, and analyzing RFQs to secure most competitive bids.
- Working with materials management team to understand demand forecast, manage inventory flow, convert PRs, ensure on time deliveries, and address MRP messages.
- Working closely with Sourcing Leader on sourcing category strategy, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, supplier approval, supplier onboarding, etc.
- Assigning orders to approved suppliers, ensuring orders are acknowledged, and booking confirmation received.
- Collaborating with Supplier Quality team for supplier qualifications and performance issues.
- Coordinating with Finance team for tracking invoice flow and paying suppliers as per payment terms.
- Monitoring procurement KPIs by running open order report and MRP report (both using SAP ERP) and invoice tracking report (both ARIBA and SAP ERP) and further creating visual charts through excel or Tableau
Intern - Procurement and Supply Chain
V-Flow Tech Pte. Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Reviewed BOM for flow battery to create list of major suppliers.
- Studied vendor management process and prepared cost reduction roadmap for different components at scale (100 MWh to 1 GWh).
Asst Manager - Procurement, Indirect Spend
Vedanta Limited
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Handled procurement function of CAPEX and SERVICES for entire Jharsuguda Unit with total procurement budget /spend base of 100 Cr ( ~ 19.3M SGD).
- Explored potential opportunities for admin related expenses to transform conventional Procurement / Supply Chain process, and consolidated scope in areas such as Facility Management and Catering Services, Pantry & Stationery items ARC, Travel services, Light vehicle services etc.
- Strategized and saved 20% of total procurement costs; sourced local alternate vendors, consolidation of service contracts & maximized usage of e-Procurement route.
Asst Manager - Procurement (Services)
Vedanta Limited
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Procured items pertaining to operational and capital expenditure of 80 Cr (~15M SGD) with the fastest lead time record through detailed zero based costing and negotiation
- Prepared monthly MIS and analyzed industry-wide data to bolster strategic planning and benchmarking.
Assistant Manager - Technical
Vedanta Limited
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Involved in tracking/stock evaluation of tools & tackles, consumables and raw materials in SAP and on time delivery of all materials
- Created Purchase Requisitions based on requirement and involved in effective demand planning.
Associate Analyst - Market Research
Cheers Interactive (I) Pvt. Ltd
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Assisted in carrying out market research on speciality chemicals sector that includes chemicals used in Oil & Gas industry, Paint & Coating, Agrochemicals, Nutritional industry and fine chemicals (API)
- Involved in analysis of market trends, assessment of competitive intensity, company profiling, and industry analysis.
Education
MS - Supply Chain Management
National University of Singapore
Singapore 01.2021 - 2022.06
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai, India 08.2009 - 2013.06
Skills
SAP-MM
ARIBA
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Tableau
Power BI
Strategic sourcing
Effective Communication
Hard Working
Collaborative
Accomplishments
- Led single handedly for priority 1 and priority 2 raw material ordering critical for product qualification for Baker Hughes (Aug 2022 - Dec 2022)
- BCG Drive : V-Step Up Project (Oct 2017- Apr 2018): Explored and assessed the entire Material/Vendor database for converting maximum consumables/items/services into Annual Rate Contracts
- Recognized for the exemplary performance as "Best Employee" in Vedanta's Decade Celebration in 2019 and secured "Buyer of the Month" trophy thrice for closing maximum orders improving lead time target
- Scholarship for consecutive 3 years during Undergrad and hold Second Rank in my B.Tech (Silver Medalist with 9.65 CGPA)
- Diploma Holder in Fine Arts under Rabindra Bharati University
Affiliations
- Baker Hughes Recreation Committee Member
- Active member of CSR Team – Vedanta Jharsuguda
- Member of musical band and in the organizing committee of cultural fest of SRM University
- Participated in many elocution contests and essay competitions at school level
Timeline
Procurement Representative (APAC Region)
ChampionX SG Service Pte Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes
07.2022 - 08.2023
Intern - Procurement and Supply Chain
V-Flow Tech Pte. Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2021
MS - Supply Chain Management
National University of Singapore
01.2021 - 2022.06
Asst Manager - Procurement, Indirect Spend
Vedanta Limited
08.2017 - 08.2020
Asst Manager - Procurement (Services)
Vedanta Limited
08.2015 - 07.2017
Assistant Manager - Technical
Vedanta Limited
11.2013 - 07.2015
Associate Analyst - Market Research
Cheers Interactive (I) Pvt. Ltd
09.2013 - 11.2013
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
08.2009 - 2013.06
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