Saurabh Siddharth has been appointed as Contracts and Procurement Manager at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited. In this role, he will be spearheading procurement strategies and contract management for the company’s flagship 1 MTPA Greenfield Aluminium Smelter Project in Nigeria. His focus will be on managing FIDIC-based EPC contracts, leading negotiations with global EPC contractors, and ensuring project success through efficient procurement practices.
Bringing 17 years of rich professional experience—comprising 4 years in banking and 13 years in procurement—Saurabh has established deep expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and cost control. During his tenure at Hindalco Industries Limited (Aditya Birla Group), he worked across multiple units including Hindalco Renusagar, Renukoot, Aditya Aluminium, and Hirakud. At the Hirakud unit, he also worked in the Stores Department for two years, gaining valuable exposure to both procurement and stores functions. His leadership in procurement operations for smelter and power plant projects included managing indigenous and imported material sourcing, finalizing annual contracts, and contributing to ISO and WCM committees. His efforts significantly contributed to both top-line and bottom-line business objectives.
Prior to his tenure at Hindalco, Saurabh worked with Deutsche Bank, Tata AIA Life Insurance, and PNB MetLife, gaining strong professional exposure in the banking and insurance sector. This early foundation honed his commercial acumen, vendor development expertise, and customer-focused approach, which continue to shape his leadership style in procurement and contract management today.
Saurabh is currently pursuing his Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur and holds a full-time MBA from XISS Ranchi. He is also an ISO Internal Auditor and an active member of Toastmasters International. His appointment at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd. reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its procurement and contract management capabilities, while also showcasing his journey of continuous professional growth and leadership in global industrial projects.