Meet Mr. Amitabh Byapari, an accomplished procurement professional with over 32 years of experience in EPC procurement, sourcing, contracting, and logistics in the construction and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as the Regional Procurement Head for India's largest construction company, L&T Construction, Mr. Amitabh has established himself as a leader in managing change and growth. Throughout his career, Mr. Amitabh has shown a commitment to excellence, a customer-centric approach, and a focus on the total cost of ownership. He is known for his expertise in capital item buying and has handled procurement for raw materials, civil, mechanical, electrical items, spares, and related contracts. He is also experienced in both domestic and international procurement processes. As a mentor, Mr. Amitabh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. He is passionate about making his department a world-class organization and bringing in innovative products and processes to improve the efficiency of buying. He has honed his skills in team management, analytic skills, presentation skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and a planned approach in his functioning. He strongly believes in excellence through focus, ideation, activation, and hard work. In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Amitabh is also known for his personal interests, including travel, photography, and volunteering for social causes. He is a well-rounded individual who understands the importance of work-life balance. Mr. Amitabh has chosen to dedicate time as a mentor because he believes in the power of sharing knowledge and experience. He is committed to helping others understand the value of procurement and the role it plays in the success of any organization. As a mentor, he can provide guidance on team management, procurement processes, vendor management, and quality control. Overall, Mr. Amitabh is a highly accomplished and respected procurement professional who can offer valuable guidance and support to those looking to excel in this field. His dedication to excellence, customer-centric approach, and focus on innovation make him an ideal mentor for those looking to improve their procurement skills and knowledge.

My Mentoring Topics

• 1 Procurement processes, including sourcing, contracting, and logistics in the construction and manufacturing industries
• 2 Vendor management, including pre and post-evaluation of suppliers and contractors, offer evaluation process, inspection and evaluation of material supplied, and tracking the responses of the suppliers/contractors over time
• 3 Total Cost of Ownership and its importance in procurement decision-making
• 4 Capital item buying, including raw materials, civil, mechanical, electrical items, spares, and related contracts
• 5 Domestic and International procurement processes
• 6 Team management, including leading teams through managing change and growth
• 7 Analytic skills, including data analysis and decision-making
• 8 Presentation skills, including effective communication with stakeholders
• 9 Interpersonal effectiveness, including building relationships with internal and external customers
• 10 Quality control, including ensuring the quality of the material sourced
• 11 Bringing innovative products and processes to improve the efficiency of buying.