BHAGYA LAXMI NALLA
Sandnes
Summary
Dynamic leader in strategic procurement and supply chain management with over 15 years of international experience in the energy, logistics, and oil & gas sectors. Proven expertise in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and adherence to global procurement frameworks. Excels in leading cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and ensure timely delivery of critical materials and services in high-pressure environments. Proficient in leveraging ERP systems such as SAP and IFS to optimize processes, with a strong track record of building trusted vendor relationships and providing strategic procurement guidance to senior management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Lead (Spitsbergen Rigs)
Transocean AS
04.2019 - Current
- Lead procurement and contracting for offshore rigs, managing supplier relationships across 100+ vendors.
- Negotiated contracts achieving 10–15% annual cost savings on critical services and rentals.
- Oversaw inventory management and STS transfers, reducing material shortages and downtime.
- Represented SCM during cross-functional rig meetings, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
- Mentored and coordinated a team of buyers and coordinators, improving process compliance and on-time delivery.
- Implemented ERP-based invoicing workflows, improving efficiency and reducing errors by 20%.
- On-call lead for urgent rig requirements, demonstrating ability to operate under high-pressure conditions.
Material/Import/Export Coordinator & Purchasing
Sørco AS
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated procurement, import, and export for major offshore projects.
- Managed freight forwarding and customs clearance, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving improved delivery terms and cost reductions.
- Trained junior staff in IFS ERP system use, increasing accuracy in purchase requisition handling.
Imports/Exports Specialist
Schlumberger Information Solutions
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw shipment tracking, customs clearance, and export documentation across multiple regions.
- Ensured compliance with international trade regulations, closing T1 documents on time.
- Improved shipment preparation processes, minimizing customs delays.
Procurement Specialist (Buyer)
ABB Oil & Gas
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed procurement of engineering materials and equipment using SAP.
- Prepared bid specifications, evaluated supplier quotations, and finalized contracts.
- Negotiated favorable pricing and terms, improving supplier performance against KPIs.
Purchaser / Logistics Coordinator
Laerdal Medical AS
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Procured raw materials and spare parts for production facilities.
- Coordinated stock reporting, supplier liaison, and logistics dispatch.
- Increased efficiency of stock control and reduced dispatch delays.
Education
MSc - Supply Chain & Logistics
University of Molde
01.2007
PG Diploma - Business Management
Osmania University
01.2003
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
DBPM College
01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Procurement & Contracting
- Supplier Negotiation & Vendor Management
- ERP Systems (SAP, IFS, Oracle)
- Budget & Cost Control
- International Procurement & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Logistics & Inventory Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Training
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement expertise
- Supplier relationship management
Certification
- SAP Materials Management
- Supply Chain Leadership & Negotiation Workshops
- Compliance and Procurement Risk Management (Internal training, Transocean)
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Norwegian
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supply Chain Lead (Spitsbergen Rigs)
Transocean AS
04.2019 - Current
Material/Import/Export Coordinator & Purchasing
Sørco AS
06.2018 - 12.2018
Imports/Exports Specialist
Schlumberger Information Solutions
02.2014 - 12.2015
Procurement Specialist (Buyer)
ABB Oil & Gas
01.2011 - 12.2011
Purchaser / Logistics Coordinator
Laerdal Medical AS
01.2008 - 01.2010
PG Diploma - Business Management
Osmania University
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
DBPM College
MSc - Supply Chain & Logistics
University of Molde
Hobbies and Interests
Mythology, Indian Cuisine, Fitness
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