Bharani Dharan has over 17 years of experience in project procurement, materials management, and commercial operations in industries like power, utilities, fire detection, and protection. He is currently the Deputy General Manager of Commercial Operations at Samay Project Services Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai, India. Bharani has extensive experience managing procurement, vendor development, contract negotiation, and project execution. He has delivered successful projects for major clients across various sectors. Bharani is skilled in all aspects of the procurement lifecycle from planning to contract closeout.

1. BHARANI DHARAN A.E. Mobile: 0091-9444168516 ~ E-Mail:
aebharane@hotmail.com
Seventeen Years of Experience in Project Procurement, Materials Management &
Techno-commercial Operations in Power / Industrial Utilities / Fire Detection & Protection
Sectors
Commercial graduate over 17years of experience in Project Procurement and Material Management activities in
Petrochemical, Oil & gas sectors. Acquired the fair amount of exposure on the Materials Management by successfully
completing the MBA.
A keen planner with skills in monitoring core departmental deliverables for completion within established deadline.
Results-oriented, highly productive procurement management professional extensive experience in managing the wide
spectrum of tasks including Purchasing, Vendor Development, Techno-commercial Evaluation, Cost Optimization,
Customer Quality Requirements , etc. across supply chain in Power / Industrial Utilities / Fire Detection & Protection
Sectors. Recognized as Outstanding performer, motivator, team builder and quick-learner.
Experienced in EPC&EPCM contracting companies and handled projects in industries like Sugar Plants, Steel Plants,
Cement Plants, Pharmaceuticals, Automobile Industires, Mining, Power and Marine Industry. Handled Project
Procurement activities for major clients BHEL, PGCIL. HLL (BCGV), Abhijith Infrastructure, Concast Steel, BMM Ispat,
Hyndai Automotive, Chettinad Cements, Dalmia Cements, Ultratech Cements, BMM Cements, Sandhur Manganese,
Rungta Mines, Dalmia Bharat Sugars, Vijaya Nagar Sugars, NSL Sugars, SRM Institutions, Madurai Airport, , Sheellac
Paints, Grandix Pharmaceuticals, etc.
Presently associated as Dy. General Manager (Commercial) with Samay Project Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
• End-to-End Supply Chains
• Materials Management
• Strategic buying
• Competitive Analysis
• Just in Time Purchasing
• Contract Negotiation
• Purchase Ordering
• Replenishment Ordering
• Techno- Commercial
Operations
• Managment Reports
Generation.
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Planning, Maintenance
Documentation
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Troubleshooting
SPECIFIC STRENGTHS INCLUDE:
• Independently handle and administrate the Pre order & Post order activities
• Pre screening and developing Procurement Plan.
• Planning and leading supplier solicitation, Offer evaluation and supplier selection
• Implement appropriate and effective sourcing strategies in the areas of materials, supplies and services
• Review the offer completeness of technical/commercial data & Chair clarification and Pre award meetings
• Lead the interface between suppliers and Engineering team during Technical evaluation
• Negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements
• Prepare CBA (commercial bid analysis), prepare the LOI (Letter of Intents) based on approvals.
• Planning and administrate the Post order activities (change orders, Expediting, Document Reviews, Generate
reports for Project reviews, inspection& logistic co-ordination, claims mitigations, closeout, Supplier performance
evaluation etc.)
• Developing Expediting Strategy for "High Risk" Materials and Equipment.
• Sharing and communicating amongst cross functional teams.
• Expertise in working with multidisciplinary teams

2. • Managing supplier communications throughout all phases of the project.
EMPLOYMENT SKETCH
Dy. General Manager (Commercial) with Samay Project Services Pvt. Ltd.,
(Formerly SJ Project Services.Chennai.) Since Oct ’98 to March ’07 and From May ’09 to Till Date.
Samay Project Services Pvt. Ltd – Chennai (Group of S.J.Projects) is a Profossionally project management, engineering,
procurement and construction company offering a complete range of services all over India to the Energy and Industrial
sectors.
Highlights:
• Efficiently worked from Pre-bid stage to procurement of major equipments & bulks etc.
• Floating RFQ’s to the approved Vendors & review completeness of technical/commercial data’s.
• Commercial Bid tabulation for technically qualified vendors and forward for approval.
• Prepare letter of intent and award of work and monitor contractual obligations
• Manage deviations and changes/claims
• Close Out and post order/contract reporting
• Strong team working ethic, enthusiastic and positive approach
Major Projects Handled :
• Client: Abhijith Infrastructure Limited.
Project: Abhijith Power Project at – Saraikela – Jharkhand – India.
• Client: M/s Concast Steels.
Project: Concast Steel Power Project at Jharsuguda – Odhisa - India.
• Client: M/s Rungta Mines Limited
Project: Power Projects at Chaibasa – Jharkhand – India and Power Project at Coira – Odhisa - India.
Manager Stratergical Sourcing at Firepro Systems Private Limited from July ‘07 to April ‘09
M/s. Firepro Systems Private limited is a Multinational Company having Branches spread over countries specialised in
Fire Detection / Protection and Building Managment Systems having Head Quarteres at Bangalore – India and Branches
all over India and across Countries. It serves Engineering, Design, Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning of
process Fire Fighting System and Building Management systems.
Highlights:
• Selection, contracting and evaluation of suppliers with all the responsibilities to reach an effective and an
efficient purchasing.
• Coordinate and chair meetings with team members and suppliers, and negotiate about prices, time of delivery,
conditions, guarantees, documents, etc.
• Applied troubleshooting Measures – for discrepancy & Incipient Defects.
• Assisted & co-ordinated in data inputs for ISO implementation Programme for Indian Operations
Major Projects Handled:
• Client: M/s Madurai Airport – Tamilnadu - India,
Project: Fire Fighting System.
• Client: M/s SRM Institutions - Tamilnadu - India,
Project: Fire Fighting and Building Management System.
• Client: Dell India Limited – Sriperumbudur – Tamilnadu - India,

3. Project: Fire Fighting and Building Management System.
Sr.Officer - Purchase with Chokhani International Ltd., Chennai August ’96 – October ’98
M/s. Chokhani International Ltd is a Ship Repairing Company having Floating Dry Dock at Chennai Port Trust offers
Ship Repairing (both On Shore and Off Shore) services to all kind of ships from all over the world having Head office at
Delhi - India.
Highlights:
• Joined as Graduate Trainee in August 1996 & was trained in Procurement & other administrative activities.
Confirmed & promoted as Officer Purchase in 1997 with in short period basis excellent track record.
• Responsible for Procurement activities including floating inquiries ,analyzing techno-commercial bids, negotiating
with vendors, issuing LOI/Pos, expediting for documents & deliveries of items & equipments, co-ordiantion with
inspection, logistic dept. Vendor development & performance evaluation activities.
Major Clients:
• M/s Shipping Corporation of India.
• M/s Dredging Corporation of India.
COMMODITY PURVIEW
• Static Equipment: Storage Tanks, Strainers, Columns,
• Rotary Equipment: Pumps, Boilers, Lifts, Compressors LP.
• Piping Bulks: Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Pipe Supports & Valves (Gate / Globe / Check / NRV / PRV / BFV / Solenoid /
Deluge / Ball / Air Release / Landing / Hydrant / Escape / Water Monitor etc...)
• Instrument: Pressure / Temperature Gauges, Flow Metering System, Process Control System,
• Electrical: Cables-HV & LV, Motors, Cable Glands, Junction Boxes,
AWARDS & HONOURS
Samay Projects Services Pte Ltd:
• Recognized as Excellent Performer during performance assessment and was promoted as Senior Engineer & awarded
Best Outstanding Performance Award for the Years on many occasions.
ACADEMIA
2009 MBA in Human Resources from Madras (Chennai) University.
1992 Bachelor of Commerce from Madras (Chennai) University.
1986 Diploma in Computer Application from Data Crafts.
IT FORTE
• Proficient in MS Office Package, & Web Technologies.

4. PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth 26-10-1969
Father Name A.N.Eswariah
Address: No: 15/6, Ist Main Road,
Chinniah New Colony,
Perambur, Chennai – 600 011,
Tamil Nadu.
Skills & Interest Planning, Smart working, scientific approach,
Ability of Convincing, Competitive,
Creative & Interested in Learning.
Languages known To Read & Write : English, Tamil.
To Speak : English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu.
Passport details H4786730 Valid up-to 11.10.2019
Marital Status Married.
Hobby Music and Cricket.
Place : Chennai. Date :