1. TOP LEVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER AND PROFIT CENTRE HEAD
 Global Procurement  Manufacturing Excellence  Project Management
Enterprising leader with comprehensive experience of nearly 27 years (including 6 years of entrepreneurial
experience) in spearheading operational and procurement functions of global manufacturing companies
Targeting leadership assignments in Operations Management / Procurement with an organisation of repute
Profile Summary
 Skilled in formulating & implementing policies, procedures and
strategies for Procurement Function; exhibited excellence in
effectively developing cost effective sourcing solutions; achieved
significant savings through effective negotiations with a supplier base
across the globe
 Strong exposure across all phases of business, including start-ups,
turnarounds & transformations, with sensitisation to the challenges of
change management
 Holds the credit of consistently contributing top-line as well as
bottom-line objectives, preparing annual operating plan and managing
multi- million dollar budgets
 Excellent track record of turning around performance of
underperforming units by revamping business model; pioneering
experience in continuously improving effectiveness of processes
 Exposure in leading large teams of size 20+ members and
achieving best performance across multiple business lines with variety of
people, business processes & customer base
Core Competencies
AREAS OF IMPACT:
Leadership:
Business Roadmap | Strategy / Policy Formulation | Start-
up / Turnaround Management | Business Transformation &
Change Management | Business Process Excellence
Functional:
Greenfield / Brownfield Project Management | Budgeting &
Cost Control| Plant Operations | Production | Process Re-
engineering | Quality Assurance | Global Procurement |
Vendor Management | Contract Management | Key
Account Management | Govt. Liaison | General
Administration | Team Leadership | Risk Management
 Formulating business plan & policies and directing operations with accountability for strategic utilisation &
deployment of resources; identifying changes in market demand and modifying strategies for improving
organisational productivity
 Establishing best-in-class global sourcing strategies and driving overall procurement function, with specialisation
in procurement of technical goods & services, supplier development and supplier quality assurance
 Undertaking techno-commercial evaluation of vendor packages including benchmarking, negotiation, finalisation
of order, release of purchase order/work order, etc.; developing vendors for better price, quality & terms
 Implementing quality tools such as ISO 9001: 2000, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc. for continuous improvement
 Re-designing processes to enhance efficiency; implementing Value Analysis and Value Engineering initiatives
 Implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of cost and energy consumption
 Overcoming complex business challenges and making high-stakes decisions; deploying participative management
style in a fast-paced & diverse workforce and promoting innovative human-resource practices
Work Experience
Since Jul’11 working with LANXESS India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Joined as Head of Department; promoted as Associate General Manager – Procurement - Indirect
Purchase (Technical Goods, Technical Services, Packaging & General Supplies & Services) in Oct’12
Wholly Owned Subsidiary of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, leading supplier of Performance Polymers, Advanced
Intermediates and Performance Chemicals Products
VIKAS NANDA
Mobile: 09867337222 / 08879589891
E-Mail: vnanda007@gmail.com

2. Role:
 Spearheading sourcing and procurement of
following technical goods for all
manufacturing sites in India, supported by
Technical Goods, Technical Services,
Packaging & General Supplies & Services
teams of 20+ members:
o All CAPEX / Package Equipment &
Engineering Spare Parts including
Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical,
Civil, IT & Site Services for all projects
o Packaging items viz. Drums, Bags,
Cartons, Pallets, IBCs, etc.
o Construction Material, Cement, Steel
o General Supplies & Services including
Hotels, Airlines, Car / Bus Rental, IT
Purchases, HR / Admin. Services and
Event Management
 Driving execution of special projects viz.
Relocation, Expansions, Global Sourcing &
Investment Projects Feasibility Study
 Ensuring smooth execution of projects through close coordination with Contractors, Engineering Consultants,
Suppliers and Technical Departments
 Facilitating technical and commercial negotiations of prices, terms & favorable conditions for engineering goods &
service; reducing cost of projects by taking strategic decisions on EPC/ EPCM
 Serving as primary point of contact for:
o Departments viz. Procurement, Business units, Project Teams, Logistics, Finance, R&D, Laboratory Team
o External Departments such as Manufacturers, Vendors, Contract Research Organizations, Shipping Lines,
Government Organizations, Trade Organizations, Engineering consultants etc.
Projects Executed:
Title: High Performance Polymers Project, Jhagadia
Value: $ 10.9 Million
Scope: Plant with annual capacity of 20KT involved in manufacturing of Nylon6 and Nylon 66
Responsibilities: Managed end to end execution of project involving selection of EPCM vendors, appointment of civil,
mechanical & electrical contractors and global & local procurement.
Title: Galaxy Project
Value: $ 3.27 Million
Scope: The project involved relocation of approx. 66000 Sq. Ft. Head Office to Thane
Responsibilities: Coordinated with the PMC, reviewed bids/tenders, awarded contracts for entire facility including civil,
electrical, interior, HVAC & IT works.
Outcome: Received appreciation for completion of project within budget and 2 months ahead of schedule.
Title: Nagda Augmentation
Value: $ 4.36 Million
Responsibilities: Identified & developed vendors for procurement for WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant, Zero
Liquid Discharge) from GE, RO Plant from ROCHEM and Incinerator from DURR.
Title: Sourcing of Technical Goods (Fabricated Equipment) for Overseas Projects
Value: $ 3.27 Million
Responsibilities: Initiated process of vendor evaluation & inspection for technical goods; visited vendors across India
with Global QA / QC Team from Singapore.
Outcome: Awarded contracts for approx 70 critical equipment
Title: Multiple Vendor Sourcing for Packaging like Drums/ PE Bags / Alu Bags, etc.
Value: $ 2.18 Million
Responsibilities: Sourced & developed suppliers for uninterrupted production.
Title: Multi Fuel Boiler Project (8 TPH)
Value: $ 1.92 Million
Responsibilities: Negotiated and closed deal with Forbes Vyncke.
Title: LXS Restart
Scope: Successfully managed crises after fire incident in corporate office and restarted operations with
minimum loss of valuable time.
Outcome: Received appreciation letter for the same.
Accomplishments:
 Instrumental in developing 20 vendors for manufacturing / fabrication of Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, etc.
 Facilitated:
o Procurement and dispatch of a critical equipment “Distillation Column” worth $ 3 Million, to Singapore, in a
record time of just 7 months

3. o Closure of CAPEX Q4’ 14 procurement of 700+ items of INR 28.50 Crores by follow-up with 150+ vendors
o Procurement and installation of Multi-fuel Boiler worth INR 60 Million by awarding contract to Forbes Vyncke;
appreciated by top management for excellent negotiations
 Generated significant savings of Rs. 1 million INR at global level through hard negotiations and by using
Procurement Tools like Porter’s 5, SWOT Analysis & Kraljic Matrix
 Overcame issue of procurement of supplies and services from globally appointed IT Partner, by appointing
authorized dealers and by keeping IT products like Laptops, Desktops, Battery, Cables, Chargers ex stock
available off shelf
 Delivered a cost savings impact of approximately $ 0.5 Million from year to year through supply base
rationalization and strategic sourcing efforts within targeted categories -
 Achieved cost savings of approx. $ 1 Million from year to year through the execution of sourcing, negotiation, and
value optimization projects
 Extended net payment terms with the supplier base by an average of 45 days
 Achieved approx. $ 2.5 Million in positive cash flow improvements through negotiation of more favorable vendor
payment terms
 Devised and implemented a supplier review process and matrix resulting in complete bilateral adherence to
contractual obligations
Jun’09 – Jun’11 worked with Lievers Holland BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands as CEO and Consultant
Manufacturer of Concrete Compacting Equipment
Role:
 Provided consultation to the Dutch owners and pioneered setting up of business in the Indian market
 Devised & implemented strategies for Sales and After-Sales Service Functions
Accomplishments:
 Established independent Sales and Service offices from the stage of inception in Mumbai, Chennai & Delhi
 Achieved sales target of 100 concrete compacting units in just 3 months through a dynamic Sales Team and
incentive measures
 Steered acquisition of high profile accounts such as L&T, Ashoka, Raheja Construction, Hiranandani, etc.
 Setting up of offices, sales & marketing teams, involving selection of location & premises and identification &
recruitment of sales representatives & other senior staff
Aug’94 – May’09 worked with Narain Labels (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Joined as Assistant General Manager – Manufacturing; promoted as General Manager in 1998
Garment & Fashion Accessories Manufacturer with clientele like JC Penny, Wal-Mart, Target, ASDA, Tesco & New Look
Role:
 Managed entire manufacturing process of garments, from stage of procurement yarn/ fabric, including design,
development of pattern, sampling, understanding stitching line process, shrinkages, measurements, variety of
washes and fashion elements (Denimex, Stone, Laser Whiskers, PMT, Tugging, Scrapping, Spray, Tints, Grinding,
Tearing, Pumice Wash, etc.)
Accomplishments:
 Holds the distinction of setting up:
o New Manufacturing Unit from scratch in Daman in 2003, with end to
end accountability of selection of site, erection of plant & machinery,
execution of civil work, development of production & sales teams and
acquisition of import clearances & licenses from government authorities
o Independent Sales Office in Bangalore involving selection of location &
premises and identification & recruitment of senior staff
 Drove a project on expansion of Manufacturing Facility at Daman (U.T.)
location in just 5 months, against schedule of 7 months, through strategic
planning and by leveraging on governmental policies
 Instrumental in increasing production efficiency from 75% to 95% by
developing measures/ strategies such as:
o RCA and replacement of critical parts with OEM spare parts
o Process improvisation and stabilization of climate control
o Sourcing of right quality yarns for minimal breakages
 Developed a report on feasibility of big players to enter the market
 Holds the distinction of reducing:
o Rejection rate from 5% to 2% YOY through close monitoring of
production processes, evaluation of data and corrective actions
o Overall cost of operations by Rs.5 Lakhs per month through
implementation of automation projects
 Improved production by 10% through implementation of process automation
Appreciations Received:
 Received appreciations from management for:
o Strategic negotiation with US Company for procurement of machinery worth $ 1 Million
o Reducing cost of purchase of Yarn (major cost factor) by about 20%
o Spearheading commissioning of 2nd
Manufacturing Unit in Daman
o Setting up independent Sales Office at Bangalore
o Driving people management functions such as maintaining high morale of staff and training factory workers
at Taiwan on Micro Injection Manufacturing Process

4. Entrepreneurial Experience
Sep’88 – Jul’94 with Extrusion Products of India, Mumbai
Family Owned Plastics Profiles Manufacturing Unit
Role:
 Managed functions viz. Shop Floor Operations, Production, Finance, Marketing and Sales & Strategy Planning
Accomplishment:
 Doubled capacity from 70 Lakhs to 1.4 Crores in < 2 years and generated substantial profits despite competition
Voluntary Assignment
Jul’99 –Jun’01 worked with Round Table India, Mumbai as Projects Convener
Charity Organization with focus on committed to the cause of free education for the underprivileged children
Accomplishments:
 Played a pivotal role in leading the organization achieve its target of educating 1 Million children by 2011
 Organised a Special Olympics Event for the Deaf and Mute across India in 2001 involving coordination with
various schools of India, outlining logistics plan for transportation, lodging & boarding, for approx. 700 hearing
impaired children
 Chaired the organization for the designated area 2 times (in 2005 & 2007)
 Pioneered initiative on offering help to earthquake affected people in Bhuj, Gujarat, involving identification of
affected people, analysis of their immediate requirements and delivery of basic necessities
Apprenticeships
 Jun’09 at Germany
 Jan’03 at Taiwan
 May’87 at UK
Education
 Pursuing MBA (Operations & Project Management)
 D.P.E. (Production Engineering) from Mumbai University in 1988
Workshops Attended
 Attended various workshops in Production Industry on topics such as HR, Finance, etc.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 14th
March 1966
Address: 1707, Avanti Apartments, King’s Circle, Mumbai – 400022
Languages Known: English and Hindi