Manager (Purchase) | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) | Kalol
- Strategized, scheduled and coordinated with cross-functional teams to successfully oversee the placement of over 1,000 procurement orders, totalling approximately INR 100 crores within a financial year
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by 5% within six months by optimizing the vendor development process, streamlining operations, and eliminating non-responsive suppliers from a pool of over 10,000, driving cost and time savings
- Led the strategic integration of IFFCO on the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) portal enabling compliance with government-mandated procurement requirements and expanding market opportunities
- Managed internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and optimization of the procurement process, demonstrating strategic oversight and commitment to maintaining high governance standards
- Revamped ERP reporting frameworks by collaborating with the IT team to improve procurement visibility, streamline tracking, and facilitate data-driven decision-making
Deputy Manager (Purchase) | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) | Kalol
- Coordinated procurement and contract management for the erection and commissioning of IFFCO’s Nano Urea project—the world's first indigenously developed Nano fertilizer in India— equipped with Industry 4.0 state-of-the-art automation, valued at approximately INR 400 crores, and dedicated to the nation by the Honourable Prime Minister of India
- Spearheaded techno-commercial negotiations in collaboration with inter-departmental committees, resulting in a 5% reduction in procurement costs, equivalent to approximately INR 5 crore annually
- Orchestrated timely project completion by proactively placing orders with international suppliers and strategically managing transportation timelines to ensure seamless delivery
- Ensured timely delivery of imported consignments, achieving 0% demurrage charges by implementing efficient logistics strategies and proactively coordinating with multiple stakeholders
- Prepared comprehensive agenda notes for high-value procurements exceeding INR 2 crores, enabling streamlined approval processes during Board and Executive Committee meetings at the Head Office
- Enhanced IFFCO's e-procurement portal to streamline procurement processes. Independently organized supplier meetings with over 150 local vendors, increasing vendor responsiveness by more than 20% within six months
- Mentored graduate engineer trainees, identifying their skill gaps and providing required training, enabling them to execute projects independently
Assistant Manager (Purchase) | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) | Kalol
- Spearheaded a digitization initiative introducing digital signatures for orders and contracts, achieving 100% elimination of paperwork, streamlining processes, and improving overall efficiency
- Revamped procurement strategies, optimizing lead times by over 10% through evaluating and integrating local supplier-chain networks
- Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for spare items, leveraging data analysis to achieve annual cost savings of INR 10 crores
- Implemented ABC analysis and Just-in-time systems to optimize inventory levels, reducing excess stock in Stores by approximately 5%.
- Fostered a team of 3 members to oversee regular procurement and contracting services, including preparing tender documents, RFP QCS, and contracts and orders
Assistant Manager (Offsite Operations) | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) | Kalol
- Led a team of 10 field operators as the panel in charge, ensuring smooth operations of critical facilities, including Ammonia/Urea Storage and Transportation, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and Water Treatment Plant
- Recognized twice by the leadership team and awarded ‘suggestion awards’ for advising and implementing crucial human safety measures by assessing potential risks
- Achieved a 10% reduction in Plant downtime by strategically planning and executing partial and total plant shutdowns in collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Senior Engineer (Process) | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) | Phulpur
- Led technical evaluations for an Energy Saving Project worth INR 800 crores, achieving a 7% reduction in specific energy consumption for Ammonia Plants, resulting in combined savings of approximately INR 60 lakh per day
- Drafted and submitted comprehensive technical reports to the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (Government of India) for the reimbursement of fertilizer subsidies, securing approximately INR 2,500 crores annually for the company
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies by optimizing process parameters, saving an average of 0.04 GCal/MT of Ammonia per day, contributing to annual savings of approximately INR 10 crore
- Forecasted and managed periodic natural gas quantity requirements in alignment with the Gas Price Pooling Policy for Fertilizer Plants set by the Government of India, ensuring uninterrupted raw material supply and mitigating supply risks
- Handpicked by the General Manager (Technical) to lead the drafting and publishing of the latest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for calculating efficiencies of rotating machinery and static equipment, which are now reference documents for all projects across PAN IFFCO.
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Chemical) | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) | Phulpur
- Compiled and prepared diverse daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports such as "IFFCO at a Glance," detailing production metrics, energy consumption, capacity utilization, and specific raw material consumption to facilitate plant performance reviews
- Analyzed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and executed Engineering Work Requests (EWR) received from plants, achieving annual savings of INR 20 lakh through effective implementation
- Prepared and submitted comprehensive forms and formats on behalf of the manufacturing unit, leading to the unit receiving prestigious awards, including the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of chemical processes, including Ammonia, Urea, Power Plants, Off-sites & Utilities, and Boilers