Makarand Kawale
Innovative Lead Engineer Driving Solar Projects with Procurement Expertise.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About
- Lead Engineer with 3.67 years of progressive experience in procurement specializing in supply chain management and vendor development. - Demonstrated expertise in civil and electrical procurement, ensuring efficient CAPEX and OPEX procurement processes. - Successfully managed and executed solar operation and maintenance procurement projects, enhancing strategic sourcing capabilities. - Proficient in handling large-scale solar execution projects, particularly in civil engineering disciplines. - Skilled in conducting competitive reverse auctions and strategic contract management to optimize costs and maximize value. - Adept in managing annual rate contracts (ARC) and RFQ/RFP processes, delivering on-time and within budget procurement solutions. - Experienced in SAP MM and ARIBA software, driving seamless integration of procurement functions within organizational systems. - Proven record of vendor management, ensuring quality service delivery through effective stakeholder collaboration and post-order expediting. - Expert in techno-commercial evaluation, bid preparation, and conducting thorough spend analysis to drive cost optimization. - Competent in preparing comprehensive quality control systems (QCS) and non-financial analysis (NFA) for meticulous project evaluation. - Strong communication and organizational skills, adept in utilizing MS Office tools to prepare persuasive presentations and reports.