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Faraz Ahmed

@farazahmed6

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Supply chain leader delivering transformative savings, resilience, and governance across large-scale projects.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior supply chain roles driving transformation, governance, and cost-efficient end-to-end procurement in large-scale, project-driven organizations.

I am a supply chain leader with 16+ years of experience managing end-to-end procurement, logistics, vendor management, contracts, planning, and commercial operations across EPC, telecom, semiconductor, and infrastructure sectors.

I have delivered more than $1B impact and $250M+ savings through integrated sourcing, logistics optimization, supplier collaboration, and digital adoption, while directing supply chain operations for billion-dollar projects with strong governance and risk mitigation.

My background combines a Mechanical Engineering degree, an MBA from IIM Udaipur, and an MS in Global Supply Chain from Purdue University, complemented by the Tata Future Leaders Program at IIM Ahmedabad, enabling technical depth and leadership in transformation initiatives.

I am recognized for ethical leadership, vendor development, contract governance (FIDIC), SAP/ERP-driven digital procurement, and leading cross-regional teams to improve procurement cycles, supplier resilience, and working capital metrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional Head – Supply Chain

Current

Sterlite Technologies Limited

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Directs end-to-end supply chain for fibre rollout across an 11-state East region, improving KPI compliance and strengthening vendor performance through governance and dispute resolution.

Supply Chain Management Vendor Management Accounts Payable KPIs Procurement Dispute Resolution Strategic Planning

Project Supply Chain Lead

Tata Projects Ltd.

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Led supply chain for a $450M Micron semiconductor factory project, managing subcontracting, client approvals, and contract governance while mitigating supply risks and ensuring schedule adherence.

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Management Scheduling Procurement Compliance

Supply Chain Management Lead

Tata Projects Ltd.

Jan 2019 - Jul 2023 (4 years 6 months)

Led end-to-end vendor ecosystem and procurement for a $400M BharatNet telecom infrastructure program, introduced supply chain financing and redesigned warehouse model to cut logistics costs by 40%.

Procurement Logistics Optimization Supply Chain Finance Warehouse Design P2P Team Leadership

Supply Chain Management Lead

Tata Projects Ltd.

May 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Managed commodities supply chain for urban infra projects (~$250M/yr), achieving 20% cost savings via annual rate contracts and reducing site stockouts by 30% to improve execution continuity.

Contract Negotiation Cost Optimization Inventory Management Team Coordination Risk Control

Sr. Buyer / Manager – Supply Chain

Tata Projects Ltd.

Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 4 months)

Managed P2P for a captive tower manufacturing unit (72,000 MT capacity), ensuring uninterrupted supply for PowerGrid projects and standardizing contract conditions across supply and services.

Procure To Pay Strategic Sourcing Contract Standardization Supplier Management Inventory Control Compliance

Trainee to Buyer – Supply Chain

Tata Projects Ltd.

Sep 2009 - Aug 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Supported procurement and finalization of critical MEP and engineered packages for power and blast furnace projects, and served as site supply chain lead for a $200M blast furnace project.

Procurement Engineered Items Indirect Procurement Project Support