More about Uday Deo
APICS certified supply chain professional (CSCP). Operating now in Startup Ecosystem as Mentor
Results-focused, quality-driven professional with over 23 years’ experience in strategic planning, procurement, project planning, cost estimation, supply chain management, materials planning, budgeting, vendor development, inventory management, cost optimization and commercial operations. Skilled in handling cost effective procurement and achieving significant savings through effective evaluation & strategic sourcing of vendors, developing cost-effective alternatives for various operations, developing annual maintenance contracts, rate contracts, and effective pricing strategies for procurement of materials & services for turnkey projects.
Exceptional team manager having ability to lead cross-functional project teams and integrate their efforts to maximize operational efficiency. Proficient in striking optimal coordination with all involved agencies ensuring bottleneck-free work execution.
Strategic Sourcing ✰ Global/ Domestic Sourcing ✰ Supply Chain Management ✰ Category Development ✰ Budgeting & Forecasting ✰ Purchase/ Sourcing Strategy ✰ Negotiation ✰ Contract Management ✰ Continuous Improvement ✰ Vendor Development ✰ Supplier Performance Management ✰ Contract Negotiations ✰ Operations Management ✰ Risk Management ✰ Liaison & Networking ✰ Project Management ✰ Issue Resolution ✰ Training & Development ✰ Team & People Management
☛ CONTACT INFORMATION:
✉: [email protected]
✆: +91 9653242388
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Results-focused, quality-driven professional with over 23 years’ experience in strategic planning, procurement, project planning, cost estimation, supply chain management, materials planning, budgeting, vendor development, inventory management, cost optimization and commercial operations. Skilled in handling cost effective procurement and achieving significant savings through effective evaluation & strategic sourcing of vendors, developing cost-effective alternatives for various operations, developing annual maintenance contracts, rate contracts, and effective pricing strategies for procurement of materials & services for turnkey projects.
Exceptional team manager having ability to lead cross-functional project teams and integrate their efforts to maximize operational efficiency. Proficient in striking optimal coordination with all involved agencies ensuring bottleneck-free work execution.
Strategic Sourcing ✰ Global/ Domestic Sourcing ✰ Supply Chain Management ✰ Category Development ✰ Budgeting & Forecasting ✰ Purchase/ Sourcing Strategy ✰ Negotiation ✰ Contract Management ✰ Continuous Improvement ✰ Vendor Development ✰ Supplier Performance Management ✰ Contract Negotiations ✰ Operations Management ✰ Risk Management ✰ Liaison & Networking ✰ Project Management ✰ Issue Resolution ✰ Training & Development ✰ Team & People Management
☛ CONTACT INFORMATION:
✉: [email protected]
✆: +91 9653242388
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