About

Vinod Kumar Saladi is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in the mining and metals industry. He is currently working as a Senior Category Manager for Transportation at Tata Steel, where he is responsible for logistics and vendor development management. With almost 9 years of relevant experience, Vinod has developed a keen understanding of procurement processes and has a proven track record of delivering results. Vinod has a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Operations and Marketing from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in his role as a procurement manager. Prior to joining Tata Steel, Vinod worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Samsung R&D Institute in Delhi. He has experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, QML, Debugging, and C++, which have been useful in his current role as a procurement manager. Vinod's technical expertise combined with his procurement skills make him an asset to any organization. In addition to his technical skills, Vinod has excellent communication and negotiation skills. He has a proven ability to build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, which has enabled him to negotiate better deals and improve procurement processes. Vinod is a goal-oriented individual who is committed to delivering results and improving efficiency. Overall, Vinod Kumar Saladi is an accomplished procurement professional with a strong background in logistics, vendor development, and spares procurement. His technical expertise, combined with his communication and negotiation skills, make him a valuable asset to any organization.