Raimohan Purohit

Lead category strategy for direct materials, executing dual/multi-source qualification across six new suppliers to reduce single-source dependency and deliver $100,000 in annualized cost savings. Design and implement localized sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk from geopolitical disruption, safeguarding production continuity for a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Led Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) delivering USD 120,000 and USD 80,000 in validated cost savings through sourcing and process redesign. Built Python-based time series forecasting models, improving sales forecast accuracy by 20% and strengthening demand planning accuracy for procurement decisions.

Managed ~INR 20 crore in annual procurement spend, ensuring on-time, on-cost, on-quality delivery of materials for SEZ operations. Designed and operated logistics management systems to guarantee committed delivery timelines and cost targets.

Managed end-to-end procurement of DRI, CPP mechanical, refractory, and consumable items for the SMS Refractory unit. Floated inquiries, prepared comparative statements (CS), and recommended vendors for order finalization to DGM–Purchase.

Floated inquiries and prepared comparative statements for indented materials; issued Purchase/Work Orders via ERP after approvals. Maintained material receipt records against Purchase Orders and supported Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process for the Purchase Manager.

Completed a PG Diploma in Data Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 2023.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Utkal University in 2005.

Completed 12th standard under the Central Board of Secondary Education in 2002.

Completed 10th standard under the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha in 1999.