Nikhil Kala

Background

About Nikhil Kala

Competent and diligent professional offering 24 years of experience across Procurement, Project management, Cost optimization, Vendor Development, Supplier Review Management, Administration, Finance, Process Management, Audits, People Management and Legal Compliances. • Proven record to develop effective Procurement Strategies and Policies to achieve optimum cost optimization and services streamlining the overall procurement functions within the required time, budget and quality standards • Spearheaded Facility Management Operations involving housekeeping, environment & security, safety & firefighting, travel management, contract management and management of complete facility solutions • Demonstrated functional excellence in drawing procurement plans, budgetary allocations and exploring and developing domestic sources of supply and developing vendors to build stable supply • Managing complete project planning, execution and management in tune with the core business objectives (including risk management, effort/ time/ cost estimation, and contingency planning); taking over project from PMC/ Contractors. • Event Management,Facilities Management, Contract Management, Contract finalization, functions with demonstrated Core Competencies Purchase Operations • Strategic Planning • Statutory Compliance • General Administration • Project Management • Budgetary Planning / Cost Rationalization • Strategic Sourcing • Vendor Development • Inventory Management • Liaison / coordination • Cross Functional Leadership • Resource Optimization