Harshit Panday

Background

About Harshit Panday

Highly accomplished professional with expertise in strategic sourcing, robotics, social entrepreneurship, and supply chain analytics. I hold a PGDIM with distinction from the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai, and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, where I was a silver medalist. Currently, as Deputy Manager in Sourcing at Vedanta Limited, I manage the procurement of Nickel concentrates worth over ₹750 Cr, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency through digital transformations and optimized logistics. My previous experience includes a role as Project Engineer at UKP Iron and Steel Works, where I innovatively reduced costs and improved efficiency. I have led notable projects in sentiment analysis and supplier optimization and held leadership roles such as Ethics Officer at Enactus NITIE. My accolades include certifications from Google and Taiwan University and first place at the International Autonomous Robotic Championship. My blend of academic excellence and professional expertise positions me as a valuable asset in my field.