Nithin Janard

Background

About Nithin Janard

Results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist with 9+ years of experience leading sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance across global, regulated industries—including mining capital projects and advanced OEM manufacturing. Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization – Lead competitive RFx events, supplier pre-qualification, and global sourcing initiatives for engineered components, large mining equipment, materials, and services, focusing on total cost of ownership, lead time reduction, and supplier value creation. Contract & Risk Management – Negotiate complex supplier agreements, manage contracts through the full lifecycle, ensure SOW compliance, and mitigate commercial and project risks while supporting investment and financial decision-making. Material & Process Excellence – Oversee planning, expediting, logistics, and site material control; implement ERP-integrated procurement strategies to improve delivery reliability, maintain accurate inventory, and drive efficiency across the procure-to-pay (P2P) and post-award contract processes. Cross-Functional Project Integration – Collaborate with engineering, construction, quality, finance, and project controls to deliver critical materials on schedule, support new product introductions (NPIs), manage custom tooling procurement, and ensure alignment with project execution plans and baseline schedules. Backed by a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Operations & Supply Chain Management, I combine commercial insight with agile, data-driven strategies to drive measurable supply chain impact and maximize value on large-scale, high-risk capital projects.