Dipti Kanta Mishra is a mechanical engineer with over 22 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, and ERP implementations. He currently serves as the General Manager of Sourcing at Telenor, leading procurement and logistics teams. Previously, he held procurement roles at Idea Cellular and Bharti Televentures. Mishra has expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction initiatives. He holds an M.Tech from the Indian School of Mines and is a certified SAP professional.

1. Dipti Kanta MishraDipti Kanta Mishra
E Mail:diptimishra1@rediffmail.com
Contact: + 91 9711596716
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
 Mechanical Engineer with 22 years of rich experience of both Telecom and Process Industry (Fertilizer) in Strategic Sourcing,
Procurement, Contract, Import, Service buying, Partner Governance, Imports, Supply Chain Management, ERP((Implementations, New
System Enhancement & Development), Cost Planning & Management domain.
 Currently designated as G.M –Sourcing with TELENOR and leading the Procurement & Logistic team and taking care seamless execution
of Greenfield Projects at PAN India level.
 Prior to TELENOR working with Idea Cellular as Materials- Head of UP-E circle and responsible of managing operations for Planning,
Sourcing and execution of Circle marketing, media activities & roll out.
 Proficient in leading large teams & taking cost saving initiatives to achieve profitability ratios.
 Excellent interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with proven track record of spearheading cost innovation projects during the
career span.
Professional Credential
 M. Tech (Industrial Engineering & Management) From Indian School of Mines, DHANBAD
(Deemed University) in 1993
 B. E. (Mechanical) From University College of Engineering, BURLA(ORISSA)
(Sambalpur University) in 1991.
 CERTIFIED SAP (Materials Management-4.60B) PROFESSIONAL.
 Oracle 8i from SQL Star International.
 Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Management from Indian Institute of Materials Management
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Sourcing/Procurement:
 Driving sourcing initiatives by developing supplier
database, Strategic negotiation through TCO &
thereby achieving cost effective purchase of
products.
 Developing long-term partnerships with strategic
suppliers; managing supplier performance to
ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality
norms.
 Expertise in sourcing, procurement of Capex
(Network, Plant & Machinery), Opex (Marketing
ATL & BTL, Outdoor and Consumables) and Services
like AMC, MS and optimized the delivery, services &
inventory
 Spend analysis in the area of cost reduction &
removal of non valued items.
 Optimization of cost through value engineering &
various initiatives.
Import:
 Opening of L/C in co-ordination with Bank & RBI
through UCPDC.
 Negotiation with foreign suppliers for different
credit terms like TT/CAD/LC.
Supplier Relationship Management
 Identifying and developing local vendors for
obtaining timely procurement of materials;
involved in techno-commercial negotiations and
finalising contracts.
 Developing long-term partnerships with strategic
suppliers; managing supplier performance to
ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality
norms.
W/H & Logistic
 Planning, monitoring, controlling & evaluation of
3PL (3rd
Party Logistic) operations
 Optimised the stock level by proper inventory
management
Cost Planning & Management

2.  Spearheading cost reduction initiatives
consolidating tasks, eliminating non-value-added
processes & complete re-engineering of processes
and systems.
 Making effective use of cost analysis tools in
support of strategic sourcing process, procurement
costs, cost reduction metrics and bottom line
performance indicators.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Dec’08 engaged with TELENOR Indian Pvt. Ltd at Gurgaon corporate office.
Telenor India is an Indian mobile network operator based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The company is a subsidiary
of Telenor Group, a telecommunications company headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Current Responsibilities
 Procurement: Adherence to procurement policies.
 Negotiate and establish prices and commercial terms for materials (Cost modelling / optimization/TCO/Value
analysis).Identify and develop new suppliers as per requirements.
 Monitor the changes in prices of various materials to ensure effective negotiations.
 Contract Administration & Governance.
 Drafting contracts- commercial terms & conditions.
 KPI monitoring and review meeting with suppliers to improve service qualities.
 Strategic:
 Develop and execute sourcing strategy for Capex as well as Opex items & include maximum items in e-
bidding.
 Spend analysis in the area of cost reduction & removal of non valued items.
 Process & Policy:
 Designing & Implementing procurement process & policy in line with Telenor Global procurement process &
policy.
 Providing all supports in designing of various SOX control for procurement & SCM function.
 Circle Operation, Supply Chain & Inventory Control
 Responsible for complete management of the commercial activities in all 6 telecom circles.
 Responsible for the planning, developing and executing a comprehensive logistics and distribution strategic
plan in each circles.
 Optimised the stock level by proper inventory management.
 ERP:
 ERP((Implementations, New System Enhancement & Development)
 TEAM DEVELOPMENT:
 Empower team members with guidance and support in order to enhance their skills and confidence.
 Implementing "best practices" and creating continual improvement.
 Coordination with Internal and External parties for business continuity.
Previous Organisational experiences:
a. Jan’ 2006 to Nov’ 2008 with Idea Cellular Limited, UP-East as Head (DGM) – Material &
Procurement.
b. July’ 2004 to Dec’ 2005 with Bharti Televentures Limited, NESA (North East & Assam) as Sr.
Manager (Materials).
c. Dec’2001 to July’2004 with Hutchison Essar South Ltd (Vodafone Ltd), as Asst .Manager-
Commercial, Chennai.
Work Responsibility
 Operations:
 Responsible for circle commercial operation.
 Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials
in right time with right quantity.
 Procurement:
 Procuring Opex items & services related to sales & marketing like Flex, SIM, RCV , AVCV agencies, etc by

3. designing, implementing and monitoring effective procurements schedules along with quality vendor with best
negotiated prices terms & conditions . Identify new suppliers & contractors time to time for cost benefits.
 Monitor changes in prices of various materials for negotiations.
 Various cost reduction activities in area of cost optimization of various products.
 Warehouse & Logistics:
 Timely delivery of materials to sites as well as distributers with min logistic cost & store accounting.
 Implementation:
 ERP- Oracle in circle.
d. July’ 1993 to Dec’ 2001 Tata Chemicals Limited, U.P as Senior Engineer –Materials
Work Responsibility
 Procurement
 Procurement of indigenous and imported items such as pipes and pipes fitting, capital goods, operational
spares such as electrical and mechanical items.
 Project procurement under duty exemption benefit for Fertilizer
 Negotiation with foreign suppliers regarding payment terms for different credit terms like TT/CAD/Letter of
Credit
 Tender finalization w.r.t TAR, TEC, putting up TNC note for approval of competent authority.
 L/C Opening, Custom Clearance
 Filing of application to bank for opening of Letter of Credit
 Custom clearance/ port clearance, cargo consolidation thro’ freight Forwarder, appointment of CHA(Custom
House Agent), Rly liasioning for rake placement at IOC Mathura Plant for onward transportation of Naphtha
to TATA CHEMICALS LTD Plant site, etc.
 Strategic
 Cost optimization of various products through value engineering.
 Import Substitution of spares of compressors, conveyers etc.
 Warehousing
 Codification of materials.
 Inventory Control on the basis of FSN, ABC & XYZ analysis.
 Defining the minimum stock of various items in consultation with user department & Monitoring of same.
 System Administration
 Development and implementation of IMS (Integrated Material System) in the year 1995 & SAP 4.6C in 2001.
 Insurance
 Looking after the insurance claims & their Settlement, Export of finished products, preparation of shipping
Bills
 Finalization of insurance spares for 20MW captive power plant under commissioning
July’ 1991 to Jul’ 1992 National Aluminum Company Limited, Orissa as Executive Trainee –Materials.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
 CERTIFIED SAP (Materials Management-4.60B) PROFESSIONAL.
 Oracle 8i from SQL Star International.
 Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Management from Indian Institute of Materials Management.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Address : Flat No 201,Aravali Homes, Sec-54, Gurgaon, Haryana-122002
DOB : 18th
July, 1970
(Dipti
Kanta Mishra)