SARFARAZ PATEL

Experience

• 

  Apollo Tyres Ltd

  Feb 2002 - Oct 2005

  Process and Maintenance Engineer

  Company Profile  Apollo tyres limited at Vadodara: It is an Indian Multinational tyres manufacturing company having one of the manufacturing facility for Truck tyres and Radial tyres in Vadodara, GujaratMy Roles and Responsibilities Scheduled maintenance activities of various process equipment like Banbury mixer, Extrusion, calendaring, utility equipment, DG sets, MV and LV switchgears, Drives and Motor control centers. Troubleshooting and eliminating fault through root cause analysis. Reduction of operation cost and Repair and maintenance cost. Practice autonomous maintenance through TPM program. (Kaizen) Show less

• 

  GUJARAT MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED

  Oct 2005 - Sept 2007

  Assistant Engineer

  Company Profile  Gujarat Mineral Corporation Limited, Gujarat, India: GMDC was incorporated on 15th May, 1963 to develop major Mineral Resources in the State, GMDC today boasts of a vast array of Mineral Portfolio in its mineral rich basket. GMDC has 2*125 MW Thermal Power Project in Gujarat State. It is getting Lignite from its own mines.My Roles and Responsibilities Technical scrutiny of the proposal of various electrical material. Active participation for the extension of 245KV Switchyard for additional bays to excavate power from Lignite based thermal power station of 2 x 125 MW starting from development of specification, tender invitation, technical evaluation and award of contract. Show less

• 

  Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG

  Sept 2007 - now

  Procurement Manager

   Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG: One of the largest, multi-disciplined engineering, contracting and construction company in the Sultanate of Oman. Established in the year 1972, Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG, has today grown into one of the largest construction companies in the Middle East with a turnover of US$ 700 million to US$1 billion.My Roles and Responsibilities Development of e-Procurement and integration with existing ERP system to leverage the digital technology in procurement. Develop and execute procurement strategy for Oil & Gas and Non-Oil and Gas EPC projects to continuously reduce total cost of ownership and improve quality, standards and delivery performance, risk management of the services and products purchased Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors. Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement Supervising a procurement team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary to achieve department KPIs. Advise and establish clear procurement programs including budget and payment plans according to construction program and deliverables Monitor and report project related procurement progress with the input from the procurement team, planning engineers and site managers. Ensuring design information is received and understood correctly from the key persons and design teams to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the project. Sources, Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests with suppliers, subcontractors and clients. Expediting Control the procurement budget and promote long-term procurement cost savings. Interview applicants and train staff using tailored training program. Maintain strong relationship with various stack holders including vendors, and ensure proper compliance of procedure from both the company and vendors. Develop and implement organizational policies for the department. Show less