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Techno commercial leader with more than 3 decades of experience across multiple geographies; ability to change status quo; conceptualize and execute disruptive sourcing, innovation and operational strategies; futuristic and hands on people management skills; ideally positioned to drive step change transformation and profitable growth through win–win partnerships. Diverse experience in managing sourcing and development for a large scale manufacturing set up from various parts of the world. Passionate about People, Process, Innovation & Sustainability. Currently working as President and Chief Procurement Officer – Hindalco Industries Limited, Mumbai. Hindalco is a 18 Mn USD Metal Conglomerate having its operations in 10 Countries with 47 Manufacturing units and a workforce of 40,000. Responsible for Procurement of critical raw Materials, Capex, high value MRO & Services for Indian Operations amounting to a annual budget of USD 1.5 Bn. Leading a team of 22 Professionals including personnel at level of Vice President. The Materials/Procurement Heads of the 15 units in India have a functional relationship to this position