Suresh Mahendran

Mobile: +91-99401 48596

E-Mail: suresh.mahendhran@gmail.com
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Address: No. 7, Padma nagar 7 street, vinayagapuram, kolathur, Chennai – 600099.

Carrier Objective

I would like to be a part of an organization, where I could use and enhance my knowledge and talent for the
development of both the organization and myself.

Professional Synopsis

Graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with 7 years of combined experience in the Procurement,
value engineering, sourcing, vendor development and costing in Renewable Energy sector (Wind turbine) as
a Sourcing and Supply chain Engineer (Global / Domestic). Currently responsible for (but not limited to)
managing the Technical sourcing and Performing complete Purchase to Pay process (P2P), as well as
preparing and documentation of techno-commercial proposals with key focus on profitability and quality
while ensuring optimal utilization of resources.

Organizational Experience

ReGen Powertech Pvt Ltd, Chennai Since July’16 & previous April’11 – Oct’13

ReGen Powertech Private Limited., is a 5000 Crore turnover company, involved in Manufacturing, Assembly &
Commissioning of 1.5, 2 and 2.8 MW Gearless Wind Electric Generator. ReGen Powertech is one among the largest
manufacturer of multi megawatt direct drive (Gearless) WECs with permanent magnet technology in Indian market and
provides full turnkey installations for wind power projects. ReGen has a technology license agreement with Vensys of
Germany for 1.5 & 2 MW synchronous permanent magnet gearless turbines.

Working as Sr. Engineer – Supply Chain Management

Reporting to Manager – Supply Chain

Key Deliverables

 Responsible for procurement of entire range of cables, motors, switchgears, Measuring instruments, Ultra
capacitors, Inductor choppers, Batteries, Sensors, Filters and many other active and passive electronic
components required for Wind turbine.
 Ensuring smooth co-ordination with indenting dept. and corresponding with Suppliers on scope of supply and
specifications. 
 To ensure placement of purchase orders as per the purchase guidelines and to direct PO to suppliers.
 Releasing monthly requirement plan to vendor in regular intervals.
 Coordinate with suppliers and to accelerating for the timely delivery of materials.
 Ensure materials are sent by suppliers with proper documentation to the factory.
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  Regular visit to factory to look after consumption of component on FIFO basis, and to address the component
related issues from technicians and solving it at vendor end, also to elucidate pending GRN issues at stores to
ease further process.
 Cost Saving initiatives through alternate sourcing, negotiation and value engineering.
 Handled imports & exports, LC documents, High sea sale transactions in compliance to INCOTERMS, co-
ordination with finance and giving them hedging request.
 Supporting design team in selecting and developing New/Alternate Product, also Identifying dedicated /
alternate vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases.
 Assessment of the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections,
quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms, etc.
 Handling global procurements from prestigious suppliers across the globe viz. USA, Korea, Denmark, Swiz,
Germany and China.
 Maintaining and upkeep of documentation as per agreed QMS requirement. Continuing and distribution
records and monitor pending shipments and ensured incoming materials are as per the specifications required.

Highlights

 Procurement of Major Domestic and Imported Electrical components and consumables required for WD 2.8 – 3
MW prototype turbine.
 Preparation and handling of High Sea Sale documentation.
 Initiated Hollow price working (By estimating Raw material, process and tool cost) and attained abrupt
reduction in Purchase cost for the major components like cables, Transformers, Choppers, bus bars, fabricated
parts and other few components.
 Development of alternative local sources for the imported components for better costing and lead-time.
 Part in Indigenization of electrical assemblies and components like pitch box assembly, Cables, Ultra capacitors,
Fog filters & enclosures, SSI Encoders, Pitch motors, sensors, etc.
 Supported intern (MBA student) on his project on Supply chain management under guidance of AVP- SCM.
 Out sourced new suppliers for different products, Maintain Supplier Data Base and administers vendor
performance to evaluate the best suppliers with respect to delivery performance, pricing and quality of
materials supplied etc.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS

Pioneer Wincon Private Limited, Chennai May’15 to June’16

 Pioneer Wincon Private Limited (PWPL), a member company of the Pioneer Asia Group, India has over the last
decade become a trusted name and an emerging market leader in wind energy. The core business consists of
design, manufacture, sales, marketing and maintenance of wind power systems that harness the energy of wind
to generate electricity. PWPL is now a wholly owned Indian company with the design rights and the ability to
manufacture and market the P250 & p750 kw turbine worldwide. The installations spanning over 1000+
turbines are supported by respective site offices.

 PWPL is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified company and their strengths lie in the localization of components without
ever compromising on quality and a strict adherence to project implementation timelines.

Worked as Senior Engineer – Materials

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Reporting to Manager – (Materials Head).

Key Deliverables

 Sole Responsible for purchasing of Complete Electrical and electronic components required to manufacture
Electrical control panels (In-house) and procurement of Sheet metal fabricated components, Converter and
controllers, Switchgear components, Energy meters, CTPT, cables and fasteners for P250 and P750 KW Wind
Turbine models.
 Handle all aspects of procurement process including identify the sources, select and negotiate for the best
purchase package in terms of quality, price, payment terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
 Accountable for purchasing components for both project and service requirements.
 Part in supporting other minor mechanical components and involved in logistics functions
 Development of reliable and alternate sources for existing components in related to all WTG major & minor
components and Maintaining periodic tracking sheet for vendors from ordering stage of materials until reach at
assembly plant.

Highlights

 Self-engaged in testing Wind turbine power and control panels at vendor premises with the support of
technical team during non-availability of QC Team.
 Initiated GPS and GPRS based tracking system for consignments tracking, which help in locating and follow the
vehicle movement, these avoiding delivery delays and improves in reducing transit lead time.

Garuda Vaayu Shakthi Limited, Chennai Since Oct’13 to April’15

Garuda vaayu shakthi limited manufacturing Gear type wind turbine, it holds manufacturing of unique hybrid concept
(Gearosynch Technology) combining the advantages of gear box and high speed permanent magnet synchronous
generator (PMSG), is leading to optimum generation output.
Garuda owns IP rights for its both G700 and G1700 KW turbines for Global market and it offers an End-to-End solution
to the customers with optimized project development in mind and timely execution of the project on turnkey basis.

Worked as Engineer – Supply Chain

Reporting to Asst. Vice President – Supply chain.

Key Deliverables

 Accountable for purchasing of Electrical components like Control system, Converter panels, Circuit breakers,
Connectors, Motors, cables, Surge and over-voltage protecting devices, Relays, Braking resistors and
otherelectrical & mechanical consumables for our G700.54 & G1700.54 KW Wind Turbine models.
 Ensuring selection of right vendors for the Requested materials by End-user and ensure Correct and Timely
procurement of required materials.
 Responsible for initiating the material requirements based on the Business plan from management, also
answerable for initiating the indents from Production, Projects, Engineering, R&D and O&M.
 Responsible for negotiating, finalizing contract terms, price and issuing PO to the vendors.
 Liaison with suppliers and expediting for the timely delivery of materials.
 Arranging FAT/ Inspection and dispatch of materials, also ensuring safety of the goods transported, Prevent
damage and pilferage of goods transported.
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  Processing vendor invoices and organizing payments to the vendors according to the agreed terms.
 Preparation of MIS report (Status of PO, New supplier development, Rejection of material, Price analysis report
and Cash flows statements, etc.) according to management requirements.
 Co-ordination with Stores In-charge for stock monitoring and also with Quality Control Dept. for timely release
of materials required for production.

Highlights

 Part in availing Concessional Customs Duty Certificate (CCDC) on Import of eligible components towards
manufacturing or the maintenance of Wind Operated Electricity Generator (WOEG) from “The Ministry Of
New and Renewable Energy & Customs” (MNRE) for G700.54 KW turbine model.
 Part in Preparation of Supply chain management related document for the Manufacturing evaluation conducted
by Tuv Nord, Germany for G1700.84 KW Wind turbine model.
 Developed alternate and potential vendors for Electrical components required for 1700kw Proto-type turbine.
 Extended the payment credit terms from the offered period to our requirements without jeopardizing the basic
price of the products.
Training

 Attended training on Company’s Operations (WEG) at Tada plant (ReGen)

 Attended training on SAP- MM Module
 Attended training on team building, Safety, Negotiation Skills and Communication skill etc.
 Attended couple of days training on ABB convertors at GARUDA Tindivanam factory on ACS 800-87 LC
Hardwares, Commissioning procedure, Components overview in converter panel, Interfacing details and
functional description of converter components.

Certified & Course details

 Dot net (Completed certified in .Net at NIIT, Anna nagar with first grade),
 Type writing – Lower in English qualified with distinction.

Education Qualifications

 2012-2014 – Completed MBA in Operations management through distance mode from Institute Of Distance
Education, University of Madras (IDEUNOM), Chennai, with 61%.
 2008-2011 – Completed Bachelor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Indira institute of Engineering
and technology, (Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai), with 75.4% (First class).
 2005-2008 - Completed Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from John Bosco Polytechnic, DOTE
with 74% (First class).
 2005- Completed S. S. L. C. at Velammal Matriculation High Sec. School, Chennai with 64.1% (First class).

IT Skills

Proficient with computer literate such as,

 Microsoft Office (MS word, MS excel, MS Power point, MS outlook)

 Internet Applications and Tally
 ERP Systems: SAP- End user knowledge in MM Module (Version- 7.10, OS: Build 7600)

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Project details

 Engineering (B.E) : E-Virtual panel for next generation industrial Control using LAB VIEW software.
 Diploma (DEEE) : Packing Line Control Using PLC.

Personal details

Father name : Mahendran V (Late)

Date of Birth : 28.03.1990.
Age : 26 Years.
Languages Known : English, Tamil (Speak, Read & Write), Hindi, Telugu (Learner).
Marital Status : Married.
Passport Number : M0757655

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above mentioned information’s are correct and I bear the responsibility for the
correctness of the above mentioned particulars.

Suresh Mahendran