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Gaurav Tuli

@gauravtuli

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I lead strategic procurement for mission-critical data centre, aviation, and mechanical infrastructure projects.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic procurement and category management for complex, mission-critical infrastructure programs, where I can deliver savings, strengthen supplier resilience, advance digital procurement, and support sustainable outcomes.

I'm leading strategic procurement for AI-ready hyperscale data centre infrastructure at Nxtra by Airtel, covering MEP systems, utilities, HVAC, UPS, DG, BMS, fire suppression, and mission-critical equipment.

Previously at Noida International Airport, I delivered INR 74+ crore in savings, supported SAP S/4HANA transformation, and sourced complex infrastructure, security screening, modular data centre, EV charging, and specialized vehicle packages.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement & Data Centre Infrastructure

Current

Nxtra by Airtel

May 2026 - Present (4 months)

Leading strategic procurement and category management for AI-ready hyperscale data centre projects, mission-critical infrastructure, MEP systems, utilities, and digital infrastructure procurement.

Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement & Contracts

Yamuna International Airport Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2023 - May 2026 (3 years 4 months)

Led procurement activities supporting airport development and operational readiness across infrastructure, operational services, specialized vehicles/equipment, and sustainability initiatives. Delivered INR 74+ crore cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor indigenization, and competitive tender strategies.

Procurement Engineer – Strategic Sourcing & Category Procurement

Honda India Power Products Ltd.

Aug 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 5 months)

Managed procurement across manufacturing CAPEX, indirect procurement, IT systems, logistics services, and plant infrastructure. Achieved cost savings of 10 million in fiscal year 2021-2022 through indirect procurement and delivered approximately INR 1.0 million per month savings by introducing an effective lubricant for production.

Strategic Sourcing Category Procurement Capex Procurement Indirect Procurement Supplier Sourcing Benchmarking Negotiation Life Cycle Cost Estimates Supplier Risk Assessment Contract Administration AMC Service Contracts Vendor Performance Management Vendor Localization Procurement Analytics SAP S 4HANA Oracle ERP Power BI

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

GLA University

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

2014 - 2018

Grade: 7.0 CGPA

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from GLA University, Mathura, with a CGPA of 7.0. Completed industrial training on thermal power plant operations.