HARISH PALIWAL

[email protected] • +917737288198 • Gurgaon, Haryana, India
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harish-paliwal-039704110/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Assistant Manager Purchase with over 7+ years of strategic procurement expertise in the cement industry, specializing in optimizing supply chain operations and reducing costs by up to 15%. Proven track record in leading vendor negotiations and contract management to ensure timely delivery and maintain strong supplier relationships. Adept at streamlining procurement processes and driving efficiency improvements that support fast-paced production environments. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and effective communication to deliver measurable value and support organizational growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager Purchase
07/2024 - Present
Heidelberg Cement India Limited , Gurgaon, India
• Spearheading procurement of mechanical maintenance spares, including Ball mill, crusher spares, and conveyor systems - Conveyor Belt, Idlers, Rollers and Pulley
• Managed sourcing of steel, compressors, blowers, gearboxes, bearings, refractory bricks, castable, and welding consumables
• Implemented ARC (Annual Rate Contracts) and catalogue buying to reduce recurring workload and improve procurement efficiency
• Leveraged SAP MM and Ariba for streamlined procurement processes, achieving faster PO cycle times and improved compliance
• Negotiated with vendors to secure cost savings and favorable payment terms, contributing to reduced maintenance costs
Purchase officer
04/2022 - 06/2024
Shree Cement Limited , Gurgaon, India
• Oversaw nationwide procurement of IT spares, consumables, servers, desktops, laptops, CCTV and security solutions, and networking items
• Managed the procurement and purchasing process for a diverse range of Grease & Lubricants
• Oversaw the consumption and procurement of approximately 80-90 KL of diesel per day for all plants
• Consistently conducted follow-ups to ensure timely delivery of pending Purchase Orders and implemented improvements
• Managed purchase orders, ensuring competitive vendor pricing, timely delivery, and favorable payment terms
• Established and maintained relationships with local vendors and dealers to ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements
Purchase Engineer
05/2021 - 04/2022
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited , Jaipur, India
• Performed purchasing of Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics spares
• Negotiated vendor prices, lead time for delivery, and payment terms to ensure highest credit days such as 30 days credit and 60 days credit
• Analyze the requirements of different departments including Maintenance, Tool room, Production, Quality, Servicing, Marketing, HR and accounts
• Developed strategies to align departmental requirements with overall organizational goals
• Identified areas for improvement and implemented solutions to enhance departmental efficiency
Purchase Planner
11/2018 - 04/2021
Bosch limited , Jaipur, India
• Analyzed daily Purchase Requisitions and generated Purchase Orders and fulfilled them
• Developed detailed reports on procurement and usage of material
• Maintained record of placed orders and ensured timely follow-up as per lead time
• Responsible for preparing monthly MIS reports on available, incoming, and outgoing inventory

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology - Mechnical Engg.
08/2014 - 06/2018
Arya college of engineering and information technology , Jaipur, India

SKILLS

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Increased procurement efficiency by 20% through strategic vendor negotiations at Heidelberg Cement.