AKHIL SINGH
@akhilsingh
I am a procurement leader with 13+ years in strategic sourcing and contract management.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement professional with over 13 years' experience, currently serving as Procurement Officer at Better Cotton Initiative, managing procurement operations globally and in India. I specialize in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and process optimization.
I have led procurement under World Bank, ADB, and UNDP guidelines and managed government procurement through GeM and GFR frameworks. I draft RFPs, TORs, SPNs and bidding documents, and conduct confidential evaluations and contract award recommendations.
I use ERP systems (Oracle, Farvision), Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI and Power Query to improve transparency and efficiency, and I maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and supplier databases. I design and deliver training and capacity-building sessions for project teams and stakeholders.
I have managed procurement for government construction and public-sector projects, supported project implementation from planning to closure, and driven cost control and vendor development initiatives. I seek to bring structured procurement planning, compliance rigor, and continuous improvement to a Procurement Manager role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Officer
Better Cotton Initiative
Oct 2024 - Present (10 months)
Oversee global and India-specific procurement operations, supplier and contract lifecycles, and policy implementation to ensure efficient, transparent sourcing and audit-ready documentation.
Procurement Specialist - PMU
Asian Development Bank
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Led procurement operations under ADB guidelines for Uttarakhand tourism projects, preparing procurement plans, bidding documents, and managing confidential evaluations and contract awards.
Consultant - Procurement & Contract Management
United Nations Development Programme
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)
Managed end-to-end procurement and contract functions for a World Bank-assisted workforce development project, drafting RFPs/TORs, updating procurement plans, and delivering monthly capacity-building workshops.
Senior Purchase Executive
Unique Infra Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Managed end-to-end procurement for government construction projects, executing sourcing, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and inventory coordination to ensure timely material availability and cost control.
Purchase and Store Officer
Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited
Jan 2013 - May 2021 (8 years 4 months)
Led procurement and store management for large-scale pump and compressor projects, conducting vendor selection via GeM, managing Oracle-based purchase orders, and maintaining accurate inventory controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Science and Distance Training (IISDT)
Post Graduate Diploma, Material Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Material Management completed in 2022 with a focus on procurement lifecycle management.
Azad Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering completed in 2011, affiliated with Gautam Buddh Technical University.
CECentral Board of Secondary Education
Intermediate, Intermediate (Class 12)
Completed Intermediate (Class 12) under the Central Board of Secondary Education in 2007.
CECentral Board of Secondary Education
Matriculation, Matriculation (Class 10)
Completed Matriculation (Class 10) under the Central Board of Secondary Education in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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