Ankesh Kumar Chaudhary

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About Ankesh Kumar Chaudhary

Strategic Procurement & Industrial Sourcing Leader | 15+ Years Across Infrastructure, MEP, and Capital ProjectsCurrently serving as Head of Procurement, with over 15 years of techno-commercial leadership experience, managing large-scale sourcing programs, driving cost optimization, and enabling operational excellence across both direct and indirect spend. I bring a proven track record of aligning procurement strategy with business objectives to enhance working capital, support P&L outcomes, and enable scale in fast-paced, high-capex environments.Key Strengths and Achievements:Strategic Sourcing & Industrial ProcurementLed end-to-end sourcing across greenfield infrastructure, construction, MEP, and fit-out projects. Expertise in tendering, technical evaluations, and commercial negotiations. Experienced in owning the complete sourcing lifecycle from RFQ to contract execution, ensuring alignment with Delegation of Authority (DOA) and business timelines.Successfully handled procurement of heavy industrial equipment including electromechanical systems, cranes, HVAC, fire systems, solar plants, turbines, DG sets, boilers, panels (HT/LT), VCBs, ACBs, and motors.Supplier Development for Greenfield ProjectsSpearheaded vendor development initiatives across industrial belts—building a competitive, tech-forward supply base. Identified and onboarded alternate vendors with capabilities in automation and advanced engineering. Championed supplier assessment programs with a robust techno-commercial rating system.Cost Optimization & Value EngineeringDelivered year-on-year cost reductions through benchmarking, market intelligence, productivity improvement, and alternative sourcing strategies. Key contributor to capital allocation and risk mitigation at the CXO level.Contract Management & GovernanceNegotiated and executed complex contracts in alignment with legal, finance, and project stakeholders. Ensured compliance with statutory, regulatory, and EHS norms. Program Management & Execution ControlLed Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to standardize processes, digital dashboards, and KPI tracking tools for real-time visibility. Oversaw project procurement timelines, documentation, and variation management—critical for contract enforcement and dispute resolution. Worked closely with architects, PMC teams, and business heads to drive timely project delivery.Domain Expertise:Categories: CAPEX & OPEX, Infrastructure, MEP, industrial machines, admin, fit-outs, packaging, media, marketing, technology procurement (IT & software)