Aakash Mehta

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Procurement Specialist at Air Products India

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Overview

Aakash Mehta is an experienced Procurement Specialist at Air Products India, with a background in engineering and sourcing. His career includes managerial roles at L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering and Essar Steel, showcasing his expertise in industrial procurement. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

Outside of his direct role, Aakash shows a strong interest in business strategy and industry trends. He actively follows publications like Harvard Business Review and major corporations such as Shell, indicating a commitment to continuous professional development and staying informed on market dynamics.

He recently started his new position at Air Products India, a career move he was happy to share.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Not Easily Convinced

Price-Sensitive

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Sourcing
His career progression from Sourcing Engineer to Procurement Specialist highlights a focus on strategic procurement and supply chain management.
Hydrocarbon Industry
Previously worked as a Manager at L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, indicating significant experience and knowledge in this specific sector.
Industrial Procurement
[Predicted] His experience across steel, engineering, and industrial gases demonstrates a deep understanding of procurement within heavy industry.

Media Appearances

Aakash has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Procurement Specialist at Air Products India
9-2018 - 3-2024
Manager at L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited
4-2013 - 9-2018
Sourcing Engineer at ITT Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
11-2009 - 4-2013
Deputy Manager at Essar Steel

Education

2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Education details unavailable from Basil School

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Exp : 16 Location : Vadodara, Gujarat, India Job Level : Junior Designation : Procurement Specialist at Air Products India
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Insights For Selling To Aakash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aakash is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aakash

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aakash move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Aakash take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Aakash

Personality Compatibility


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