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Goutham Sivaraju

@gouthamsivaraju

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I lead end-to-end Supply Chain for FPSO, EPC and offshore wind energy projects.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for global procurement leadership opportunities across offshore energy, FPSO/FSO, offshore wind, or EPC programmes where I can lead complex equipment sourcing, supplier strategy, contracts, and delivery-critical execution.

Lead Procurement Specialist with 12+ years of global experience delivering end-to-end procurement across FPSO/FSO redeployments, offshore wind mega-projects, and EPC energy infrastructure programs in Africa and the Middle East. Proven expertise in major new equipment, refurbishment of old equipment and LLI procurement including gas compression trains, fuel gas treatment units, diesel generators, heat exchangers, seawater injection systems, E-Houses, power generation skids, topside process packages, and electrical/instrumentation systems. Commercial owner of the full procurement lifecycle - from RFQ strategy, bidder list development, technical and commercial bid evaluation (TBE/CBE), OEM negotiations, contract/PO award, expediting, FAT coordination, logistics, Project close-out and Operations handover - with strong interface across Engineering, Project Management, Construction, QA/QC, Finance, and suppliers. Track record managing 160+ equipment packages on fast-track FPSO life extension projects, delivering $200M+ offshore wind contracts (30 WTG jacket foundations, 62 transition pieces), and generating $7M+ in savings through framework agreements and strategic sourcing. Experienced in MTO/BOM alignment, supplier qualification, variation order management, claims resolution, and QHSE/local content compliance. PMP certified with an MBA in Supply Chain Management. Proficient in SAP, Oracle, PIMS, and FSM.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Procurement Specialist

Current

Altera Infrastructure

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led OPEX procurement strategy and execution for the Baleine FPSO/FSO, managing a multi-category portfolio and sustaining 60,000 bopd plateau production with zero unplanned shutdowns attributable to procurement delays. Acted as procurement interface between operations, maintenance, engineering, logistics, finance, and suppliers.

Procurement Strategy Vendor Management Inventory Optimization SAP Oracle SharePoint Supplier Development Negotiation

Project Procurement Consultant

Altera Infrastructure

Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Managed complete procurement execution of major process and utility equipment packages for the Baleine Phase II FPSO/FSO life extension, acting as final commercial gatekeeper for 160+ packages. Led bulk material procurement, developed governance frameworks, and managed the LLI register with weekly executive reporting.

Procurement Management Contract Negotiation Supplier Management SAP Oracle SharePoint Stakeholder Management Expediting FAT Coordination

Project Procurement Executive

Lamprell Energy Ltd

Jan 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years 7 months)

Delivered procurement execution plans for offshore wind projects including Seagreen and Moray West, managing welding consumables and structural bulk procurement. Led CapEx procurement and commercial negotiations for $30M+ in yard expansion programs, and pioneered Oracle-based framework agreement automation generating $7M in savings.

Procurement Management Capex Procurement Oracle Inventory Management Negotiation Contract Management Team Leadership MTO BOM Alignment

Buyer / Planner

Pulset Electrical Private Limited

Jun 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Implemented operational improvement initiatives including cycle rotation scheduling, color-coded inventory classification, Pareto-based stock prioritization, and RFID tracking, improving inventory accuracy to 97%. Managed procurement for two capital projects valued at $5M, achieving 5% cost reduction and identifying $35,000 in outsourcing savings.

Inventory Management Procurement Cost Reduction Supplier Management