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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A dynamic Professional having 20 year’s experienced, highly focused with comprehensive understanding of
Supply chain procurement, warehousing, logistics and Project management operations at large volume
EPC projects (Civil/Mech/E&I related jobs for
Refinery/Power/Nuclear/Infra/Housing/Railway/Transmission etc sectors). Boasting a consistent &
proven track record of successfully employing the best business practices, that improves efficiency;
reduce operating costs whilst enhancing the overall performance of project sites.
Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the supply chain & project
-management operations. Now looking for a new and challenging senior position, one which will make
best use of my rich experience and leveraging my personal and professional development.
Carrier Highlights:
Nov. 2015–continue: Supply chain Head- L&T JBF site, Mangalore
2012- Oct’2015 : Supply Chain Head –L&T- RIL MOU Job & aggressive support in mobilization
of Ethane Tank /BOP Job, Dahej
2010-2012 : Regional Materials Manager- L&T Construction-Western Region,Baroda
2008-2010 : Purchase In-charge, L&T Cairn Energy Job site, Barmer
2006-2008 : Manager Purchase- L&T RIL JERP site, Jamnagar
2005-2006 : Asst Manager Kolkata Region- L&T Construction
2001-2005 : Sr.Executive Engr- Purchase-Mumbai Region –L&T Construction
Jan 1998-:Dec 2000: Sr.Engr - Purchase –L&T for RIL -Ist Phase Refinery Job, Jamnagar
Apr 96 to Dec97 : Engineer – Purchase – Mumbai Region –L&T Construction
1993 – 1996 : Site Civil Engineer–Naval Dockyard Job site Mumbai- C M Gandhi & Co
1992 - 1993 : Jr. Civil Engineer–Modi Rubber Ltd, Meerut
Business Strengths
 Techno-Commercial Negotiation Skill
 Strategic approach to maximize effectiveness & efficiency
 In depth understanding & knowledge of Industry materials ( for Civil/Mech/E&I related jobs)
 Pro-active approach to plan the related activities to minimize the exigencies & mitigating the risk
 Highly committed for timely delivery of Products/Services with required standards
 Analyzing the need of improvement in product(s)/service(s) and initiating for improvement / development
with the aim of total cost optimization
 Strong communication & persuasive skills
 Local to Global to Local mindset thinking & action
 Great Team Player & Passion to work in a fast paced and high volume environment
 Teamwork & Collaborative
 Good knowledge of Taxes/Duties implications for timely realization of ITC/Set off & CENVAT benefits
 Multiplier of Energy, Passion, Engagement and ownership
 Analyze of Supply Chain trends Political, Economical, Social, Legal and Environmental perspective and
providing inputs that supports the multiple levels of decision making.

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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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 Making Supply chain as a Value Chain for the People, Planet & Profit in sustainable manner.

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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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Responsibilities
Prime:
 Formulating quality objective and mission for Supply Chain Team
 Pro-active with Contract /planning/user dept to get BOQ/Forecasting/scheduling to align
supply chain function to maximize the cost effectiveness.
 Develop & implement strategies to select, develop & strengthen supplier base to achieve
cost effectiveness, continuous quality improvement, and shorter lead time .
 Prioritize & manage timely execution of all supply chain related activities
 Helping buyer team for issuance RFQs/RFPs / Evaluation of offer/Placement of
orders/delivery of goods & services to the end user
 Negotiating cost effective prices & terms and developing long term relationship & partnership
with top quality suppliers
 Reviewing of performance of vendors and filtering top quality vendors to enhance the service
level needs
 To establish long / short term contracts ( based on need & market trend ) for the
consumables / regular items / logistic operations,.
 Monitoring the pricing trends of A Category of items /services and providing inputs to Project
& planning team to initiate the requirement accordingly
 Carry out techno-commercial evaluation by comparing BATNA / WATNA
 Initiating technical approval for alternate updated / cost effective product by sharing inputs
with end user / planning dept
 Negotiating BGs / PBG’s for critical project items
 Helping buyer team for frequent vendor assessment technique to measure performance and
quality of goods/ services
 Troubleshooting / resolving Purchasing, Technical, Expediting & Logistic problems with
vendors.
 Ensure timely payments to vendors
 Perform the compliance with goals, values, ethical guidelines & leads according to the
personnel handbook & management’s principles.
Shared cross-functionally:
 Support PPM in preparation of Project procurement strategy
 Providing input support to Tendering / contract dept during bidding phase
 Participate in Project reviews & strategize project based purchasing
 Updating the end user for updated technological products and developing tailor made items.
 Interface with Engineering / Internal customers
 Ensure proactive resolution of vendor / internal customer related conflicts
 Providing support to Safety & Quality dept by sharing better product & methodologies.

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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE DETAILS
September 2012 to continue : Supply Chain Head – L&T Hydrocarbon, RIL DMD Job, Dahej, Ethane
Tank & BOP Job site
 Developed a strategy in line with customer requirements of procurement, storage, issuance strategies,
outsourcing strategies and overall performance of supply chain operations for RIL DMD MOU job site.
 Handled entire gamut of Supply Chain & Materials planning/co-ordination function very aggressively
supported Project & Planning team in mobilization of EPC Job sites -Ethane Storage Tank & BOP Job
sites at Dahej.
 Monitoring & controlling the performance measures to achieve the set targets committed in quality
objectives.
 Have developed safety lifting bag for handling Tools/Tackles and Clamps at height + Heavy duty Wheel
barrows and magnetic hook for UG Piping work.
 Supported project team for Reconciliation of all client FIM items.
 Supported Tendering/contract department by providing estimation inputs.
April 2010 to 2012 : Larsen & Toubro Limited, Western Region, Vadodara
As a Regional Materials Manager
 Handled entire gamut of Materials Planning, Procurement & Co-ordination by setting up the quality
objectives in line with the Company’s quality Objectives for all the Jobs (Power, Refinery,
Fertilizer/Pipelines/Port & other sectors) under Western Region.
 Could achieve better credit period, shorter lead time of various items.
 Supported Plant & Machinery dept by organizing spares just in time to increase the productivity of P&M
 Have taken special initiatives to modified full body harness with Tool bag and better Cylinder Trollies.
Also replaced PP Rope with braided rope for Fall Arrestor. Developed better walkway Planks for better
life & safety use.
 Monitoring & controlling the performance measures to achieve the set targets committed in quality
objectives.
Sep.2008 to April 2010 : Larsen & Toubro Limited, CAIRN ENERGY Job, Barmer,Rajasthan
As a Procurement In charge
 Successfully handled the entire gamut of procurement & materials management operations for various
package work like Storage Tanks/Pipelines / Pipe Racks / Civil work / Electrical and Instrumentation
work. Major achievements- 12% overall savings w.r.t to Accepted Cost Estimate,
 Identification of vendors and following up with them to Just In Time delivery.

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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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 Arranging meeting / demo with the end user & vendor for approvals of better available substitutes for
optimum cost effectiveness.
 Supported Plant & Machinery dept by organizing spares just in time to increase the productivity of P&M.
Also could get huge price reduction for bough out items.
 Involved in providing/clarifying technical details sought by the User, follow-up with accounts for vendor
payment, registration of vendors for tailor made items and to avail more credit.
 Involving in monitoring & controlling of stock & transit inventory.
June’ 2006 to Sep 2008: Larsen & Toubro Limited, RELIANCE SEZ Unit Job
Manager - Purchase
 Assisted our’s & Client’s HOD in planning, organizing around 7000 unique items for grass root Refinery,
Reliance JERP site at Jamnagar with timely realization of SEZ benefits.
 Handled the identification of vendors and following up with them to ensure timely delivery.
 Arranging meeting with the end user & vendor for approvals of better available substitutes for optimum
cost effectiveness.
 Supported Plant & Machinery dept by organizing spares just in time to increase the productivity of P&M
 Involved in providing/clarifying technical details sought by the User, follow-up with accounts for vendor
payment, registration of vendors for tailor made items.
 Involving in monitoring & controlling of stock & transit inventory.
Dec’2005 to June 2006’ : Larsen & Toubro Limited-ECC Division, Kolkata Region
Asst. Manager -Purchase
 Assisted HOD of Tata Task Force Team for the procurement of various package items for Tata Steel
Job site,Jamshedpur.
 Directed the freezing of order data sheet (ODS), finalization of billing schedule with Project Department,
finalization of quality assurance Plan with Q.C. Department, specification sheet for various activities.
 Interfaced in various projects in Vendor third party approval for standard products and manufacturing
items.
 Carried out techno commercial evaluation of offers precisely with complete break up of taxes, duties
and freight cost.
 Distinguished efforts towards attaining CENVAT benefit, sales tax, value added tax, Octroi, insurance,
transportation, technical feasibility negotiation.
 Supervised the finalization of order, finalizing payment terms such as credit facility, letter of credit,
preparation of papers for establishing irrevocable letter of credit, Calculation of interest , statutory
income tax deduction,
 Co-coordinated with QC Department and Vendors in regards to third party inspectors such as TCE,
H&G, MND, IBR, BV Lloyds, Mecon etc.
Jan’2001 to Nov 2005’ : Larsen & Toubro Limited-ECC Division, Mumbai Region
Sr.Executive Engineer -Purchase

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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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 Assisted seniors passionately in supervising overall vendor development, sourcing and procurement
operations various Job sites in Maharashtra, Goa & MP.
 Major role in establishing the Rate Contracts for overall benefits i.e. to avoid the wastage of time in
sending enquiries, obtaining offers, making comparisons and taking approval against each requirement.
This resulted good reduction in price/lead time and process cost
 Entrusted with the responsibility of assisting the accounts department timely payment.
 Efficiently handled the logistic for best usage of time & money.
 Involved in increasing the more awareness & usage of EIP to save the time & money.
 Initiating for better available substitute of Product and arranging the demos or other techno-commercial
evidence for client approvals.
Jan’98 to Dec 2000: Larsen & Toubro Limited –ECC Division, Reliance Refinery, Jamnagar
Sr. ENGINEER - PURCHASE
 Materials Planning and Coordination with planning dept for freezing the qty, quality & delivery for long
lead items.
 Development new better sources for creating more competition among the vendors.
 Processing of Purchase orders thru SAP and follow up with vendors for JIT delivery.
 Major role in establishing the cordial relation with the vendors for long term usage in vendor managed
inventory.
 Logistics support for capital goods, packing material and display material.
 Co-ordination with A/c dept for timely payment, execution of legal undertaking, bank guarantee.
 Frequent carrying out ABC analysis, QCD analysis of vendors
 Successfully handled entire purchase operations and vender development activities for providing
customer focused service
Apr 96 to Dec-97: Larsen &Toubro Limited- ECC Division, Mumbai Region
ENGINEER - PURCHASE
 Reviewing the material requisitions for technical clearance.
 Floating the enquiries to competent vendors and negotiating price & credit/ required terms.
 Vendor development and processing of POs thru ORACLE system
 Interfaced in various ongoing projects like NPCIL,NTPC, Hotels etc in providing and ensuring in
completion of purchase cycle till vendor Payment for providing just in time service to internal customer.
 Initiating the Rate Contract items for long term benefit with the right sources.
 Attending Kick off meetings to decide the project items ( long lead items ) to avail benefits related to
taxes and duties.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Year 2016 MOOC In “Understanding Modern Business and Organizations” offered by University of
Strathclyde, Netherland
Year 2016 MOOC In “Supply Chain Innovation” offered by University of Twente, Netherland
Year 2011 Two years Graduate Diploma in Material Management from Indian
Institute of Material Management, Mumbai
Life Time Membership - Indian Institute of Materials Management

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Rakesh Sharma
67, Tirthak Bungalows, Behind Nilamber 3,
Waghodia Ring Road, Vadodara,Gujarat-390019
e-mail: rksmpd1@gmail.com
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Certificates HSE Internal course & Quality excellence
Year 1991 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering -1
st
Class from K L Polytechnic
Roorkee
Year 1998 HSC -1
st
Class from GIC,Meerut
Year 1986 SSC –1
st
Class from Swami Vivekanand Inter College, Unchagaon,
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Operating System : SAP-Materials management Module.
Web based EIP (Enterprise Information Portal ) being
operated in L&T Construction
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Software : MS Window-,MS Word & Excel, MS Power Point, Outlook
DATE OF BIRTH: 05.07.1972