SHIRISH B. SABLE, PMP®
Procurement Specialist
A Solution-focused professional with expertise in implementing entire Procurement /Supply Chain Process to its optimized efficiency and integrating it with the organization goals
?: +91 9975557067 Location: Pune, India ?: shirish2807@gmail.com
Career Summary
A results-oriented, highly productive, PMP® Certified professional with 24 years international experience in Oil & Gas, Power & Automation industry in heading Procurement/ Supply Chain functions, Establishing and successfully achieving consistent results to deliver maximum efficiency; Led multi-national & multi-cultural teams to manage & deliver major EPC Projects; Exemplary relationship building and problem solving skills that foster Supplier & Sub-Contractors trust and dependability; Expertise in enhancing processes, optimization of procurement model for achieving cost reductions and meet project schedules; Excellent exposure & knowledge of all Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, F&G, Civil packages for Oil & Gas and Power Automation Industry. Proven ability to collaborate with the key decision makers, Peers & Sub-ordinates for achieving consistent success. Highly motivated with skills in training & developing teams.
Specialties:
Procurement & Logistics Project Management Proposal & Estimation
Variation Management Strategic Sourcing SRM & Contract Management
Subcontractor Management Spare Parts Management Global Transportation
Inventory Management Cash Flow Management End-to-End Supply Chains
Soft Skills & Core Competencies
• Good at Networking, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Data Analysis & Mathematics Skills, Good Business Instincts, Extraordinary Negotiator, Ability to Prioritize, Expediting Skills, Logistics Skills, Strategic Planning & forecasting skills , Knowledge of Supply Management Software, Point of Sale, Inco-Terms, In-Country Value (ICV), Specialized Industry Knowledge of Oil & Gas and Power
• Skills in sourcing and developing Sub-Contractors like Civil, Mechanical, Engineering, Piping, Structural, HVAC etc.
• Knowledge of entire business process including FEED, Bidding , Award of Contract, Basic Engineering Design, Supplier selections and ordering, Order Execution with its challenges and mitigation actions, Verification & Scheduling of Engineering Documents, Approval of documents from PMC/Client, Co-Ordination with PMC/Client, Manufacturing, Transportation & Material deliveries, Site services and Commercial/ Financial aspects, Order closeout,
• Capacities in Budgeting and planning to ensure optimum utilization of resources, maximum cost savings & mitigating anticipatory cost risks
• Control delivery schedules, Alternative Supplier development & evaluation process, Risk identification and mitigation, Executing innovative sourcing practices and procedures to help increase savings , streamlining workflow and creating team environment to increase productivity
Certification
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• GASCO Certified Spare Parts Coordinator ( SPC)
Employment Details
Feb’2015- June’2018
Silvertech Middle East, Dubai, UAE as “Acting Commercial Manager”
• Joined M/s Silvertech Middle East as “Procurement Manager” since Feb’2015.
• With my contribution and performance, got promoted in August’2016 and was lastly designated as “Acting Commercial Manager” with additional responsibility of Logistics and Stores Management with a total Spent of @ 40 Mn USD
• Leading and managing entire Supply Chain activities including Procurement, Logistics, Storage & Warehousing, Sub-Contractors for projects with various clients -ZADCO (ADNOC-Offshore), ADMA-OPCO (ADNOC-Offshore), QATAR PETROLEUM, ADCO (ADNOC-Onshore), SAUDI ARAMCO
• Brief summary of major EPC projects completed successfully
o Halon Replacement project for ADMA-OPCO (ADNOC Off Shore) (USD 10.00Mn)
o F&G System for ZADCO,ZIRKU (ADNOC Off Shore) (USD 22.00 Mn)
o Dukan Township Telecom package for Qatar Petroleum (USD 3.4 Mn)
o F&G System and Automatic Sampling system for Oil Terminal for ADCO Jabel Dana (ADNOC Onshore) (USD 9.8 Mn)
o F&G System for Al Hylae for ADMA-OPCO (ADNOC Off Shore) (USD 3.5 Mn)
Attainments
o Overall productivity improvement by @7~10% on procurement costs through Negotiations
o Overall delivery improvement to 85-90% by establishing skills of expediting to the team, Implemented procurement plans and ensured the deliveries to meet project schedule without delays
o Improved Project cash flow with favorable supplier payment terms (ranging from 60 ~120 days ) and managing outward payments
o Reduced the Inventory through procurement controls
o Revamped and established complete procurement process and developed team capable to handle procurement of an EPC project, which was missing earlier.
o Productivity improvement by reduction in procurement cost with formation of long term agreements for Material Packing, Panel Accessories, Third Party Inspections and Third party Warehousing
Jan’2012 – Jan’2015:
Larsen & Toubro Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE as “Procurement Manager- Electrical & Instrumentation” With Additional Responsibility as “GASCO Approved Spare Parts Coordinator (SPC)”
• Finalized & Executed Contracts of Electrical and Instrumentation Packages for New Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) Aviation Fuel Depot Project with procurement spend of USD 45 Mn for Takreer (ADNOC Refining)
• Also Finalized & Executed Contracts for Procurement of Packages for Habshan-Ruwais-Shuweihat (HRS) Gas Pipeline Project for Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited (GASCO) comprising of project items @ 25-30 types with total procurement worth @55 Mn USD. The total project value is 189Mn USD
• Led as SPC-Spare Parts Coordinator for SPIR packages involving identification & approval of SPIR from GASCO through MAXIMO system. Completing the procurement and delivery of 28 SPIR packages to the client requirement
Attainments
• Essayed a stellar role in completing procurement of E&I Items for GASCO Habshan-Ruwais-Shuweihat Pipeline project (USD 189Mn) with saving of 15% with Approved Cost Estimate (ACE)
• Recognized as GASCO Approved SPC - “SPIR- Spare Parts Interchangeability & Repeatability- Coordinator” for GASCO HRS Project; independently delivered the SPIR package for 189MN project
• Developed alternative Suppliers & Sub-contractors for cost optimization and ensured approvals from Clients
• Finalized Commercial Terms & Conditions for Procurement based on Client Contract to mitigate overall Commercial Risks.
• Led the complete the post order process including Engineering documentation approval, Manufacturing, Expediting, Inspection and delivery of items
• Ordered and delivered the operations spare parts (SPIR) and handover to client
Feb'2006 - Dec'2011:
Honeywell Automation (India) Limited, Pune (India)
i) Feb'2006 - Jun'2007 As “Project Manager”
ii) Jun'2007 - Dec'2011 As “Sr. Estimation Manager – Power C&I”
Sr. Estimation Manager – Power C&I Projects (Jun'2007 - Dec'2011)
• Develop summary for Contract Conditions, Scope, Communicates with concerned parties & explain if required
• Assess risks and makes recommendations based on a thorough analysis of all factors involved in a bid situation
• Develop & Share with stakeholders, the Tender strategy in terms of Sub-contractors & Procurement items
• Selection of suitable sub- contractors and suppliers
• Review & authorize dry cost and project OH, Participate in the decision related to profit & risk
• Develop & submit accurate and consistent technical & financial bids including required input of relevant departments. Ensured internal quality audits and process compliance
• Guided the team & encouraged them with Rewards and recognition for extra ordinary results
• Carry out half yearly/full yearly appraisals and provided feedback for improvements, increments, salary planning, etc.
Attainments /Major Projects wins
o Led the bid process for NTPC and other major customer for bids worth @ USD 70-80 Mn year on year
o Bagged major orders worth @ 50Mn USD for Honeywell which included:
a. NTPC, Vallur (3 X 500 MW) – USD 13Mn
b. NTPC, Bongaigaon (3 X 250 MW) – USD 13Mn
c. Reliance ,Samalkot (2 X 330 MW) – USD 6Mn
d. Bhushan Steels (1 X 165 MW + 1 X 165 MW) – USD 4Mn
o Accredited with “Bravo Gold Award” for driving continuous efforts on cost optimization of third party items through hard negotiations, optimization of DCS solution offering, value engineering/alternative makes & solutions, tax/duty planning for zero duty project, etc.
Project Manager (Feb'2006 - Jun'2007)
• Acted as a Pivot for the teams from client as well as the internal teams consisting of Engineering, Manufacturing, Buying and Logistics. Driven the Manufacturing, Purchase, Engineering and Commercial to keep the Project progress at healthy state, set up FAT and dispatch plans
• Taking over project from sales/estimation with details such as Technical solution offered, Cost Estimate, Scope Matrix, Project Schedule, Risk & Opportunity, Delivery model, key project deliverables
• Devised project execution schedule, risks and mitigation actions and conducted project KOM with customer; Ensure project delivery within the budgets
• Accountable for verification & scheduling engineering documents with respect to contractual requirements, project commissioning, Customer handover and project closure
Attainments /Major Projects Completed
o BPCL Uran: - Contract Value USD 800K/-
o NOCIL Rubber Division: - Contract value USD 800K/-
o ORCHID Chemicals: - Contract Value USD 1.0Mn
o GMDC Limited: Contract Value USD 1.3Mn
Dec'2003 - Feb'2006:
ABB Limited, Bangalore (India) as Supply Chain Manager
• Headed supply Chain Function with 25Mn USD spent per year for Control & Instrumentation Packages for Power, Transmission & Distribution and Substation Automation Projects
• Achieved significant reduction in cost @ 10% over the stringent budgeted costs
• Ensured implementation of Procurement and Cost reduction plans, Negotiations , Purchase Order release and complete procurement cycle
• Supported sales and estimation team to obtain best in industry prices for third party items and helped to win new projects
Attainments /Major Projects Completed
o Revamped and Established a Solid Procurement Organization for Power Generation BU
o Lead the procurement spend @ USD 25 Mn with stringent cost reduction targets for listed projects
i. NTPC Kalalgaon ( 3 X 500 MW) - (USD 10.0Mn)
ii. NTPC Sipat (2 X 500 MW) -(USD 6.0Mn)
iii. NTPC, Vidhyachal ( 6 X 130 MW) – ( USD 6.0Mn)
iv. NTPC, Farraka ( 2 X 600 MW) (USD 3.0Mn)
v. NTPC, Singrauli ( 3 X 600 MW) (USD 4.0Mn)
Sep'2000 - Dec'2003
Honeywell Automation (India) Limited, Pune (India) (Formerly TATA Honeywell Limited, Pune, India) as “Sourcing Channel Manager”
• Worked as “Sourcing Channel Manager” in strategic sourcing team. Finalized Sourcing agreement for major Buy-out items with overall Cost Reductions up to 12% on annual spent on actual ordering process
Jul'1994 - Sep'2000
Kalyani Sharp India Limited, Pune, India as “Asst. Manager – Materials”
• Worked as “Asst. Manager – Materials” in material management function and leading the team for procurement of Electronics products for manufacturing of Color Television, VCR and Audio system of “SHARP” Brand
Academic Details
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication ) from Govt. College of Engineering , Pune (COEP), India, Pune University in 1994 with 60% marks
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 28th July, 1971
Passport Details: Indian, K1800770 valid up to 02/01/2022
Marital Status: Married with spouse and 17 year old son / No. of Dependents: 2
Languages: English, Hindi and Marathi
Nationality: Indian
Driving License Details: UAE Driving No 2166501
Visa Details: Not Available
Communication Address: A-501, Basant Bahaar, Baner- Pashan Link Road,
Pashan, Pune – 411021
Maharashtra, India
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