Dr. Rajesh Mohata: Appointed as Cheif Procurement Officer at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
In the world of large-scale industrial operations–where cost optimization, supply chain resilience, and execution excellence define success–few leaders have made as profound an impact as Dr. Rajesh Mohata. With over three decades of leadership spanning steel, oil & gas, mining, energy, and infrastructure, Dr. Mohata exemplifies how strategic procurement, commercial acumen, and operational foresight can transform entire organizations.
Today, as Chief Procurement Officer at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, Dr. Mohata is driving the next generation of growth, digital initiatives, and procurement practices for one of the largest and fastest-growing steel producers in the country. His mandate: build agile, risk-mitigated, and innovation-led supply chains that can sustain multi-billion-dollar capacity expansion projects while enhancing cost efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
This appointment follows his successful tenure as Head of Strategic & Growth Projects Procurement at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, where he spearheaded sourcing for some of the most complex brownfield and greenfield projects in the steel sector. From civil and mechanical to electrical, automation, and turnkey EPC domains, Dr. Mohata built robust procurement strategies, vendor ecosystems, and governance frameworks that supported accelerated delivery and sustainable value creation.
Before joining ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Dr. Mohata held CEO and board-level roles at Jindal Lifestyle Limited, the consumer vertical of the OP Jindal Group. As CEO & Executive Director, he repositioned the company from a manufacturing-centric enterprise to a design-led, customer-focused organization spanning B2B and B2C markets. Under his leadership, Jindal Lifestyle achieved significant strides in brand transformation, operational efficiency, and digital commerce, making it a benchmark for innovation-led growth in India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
His extensive career also includes director-level procurement and supply chain leadership at Cairn Oil & Gas, where he led CAPEX- and OPEX-intensive sourcing programs across upstream assets, driving operational resilience, commercial value, and world-class supplier partnerships. As Chief Operating Officer at Adani Enterprises (Adani Bunkering), he steered marine fuel supply operations across India’s key ports, anchoring supply chain reliability, pricing competitiveness, and strategic growth.
From his early days at Reliance Industries, Vedanta Aluminium, and Hindustan Zinc, Dr. Mohata has consistently demonstrated his ability to blend strategic sourcing, cross-functional leadership, and risk mitigation with a deep understanding of market dynamics, ESG goals, and operational agility.
Across his 30+ year journey, certain themes stand out:
- Transformational Procurement Leadership: Elevating procurement from a transactional function to a strategic driver of growth and innovation.
- Digital and Data-Driven Execution: Embedding governance frameworks, digital tools, and market intelligence to drive transparency, speed, and value.
- People and Partnership Focus: Building high-performing teams, mentoring cross-functional leaders, and forging resilient supplier networks that can scale with the business.
- Sustainability and ESG Alignment: Ensuring procurement and commercial strategies support environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence.
Today, as Chief Procurement Officer at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, Dr. Mohata brings together his rich multi-industry expertise, global outlook, and deep commercial insight to shape procurement as a competitive advantage. His leadership is not just about acquiring materials–it’s about creating long-term value, accelerating execution, and setting new benchmarks for excellence across the steel industry.
In an era where supply chains and procurement define the resilience of global companies, Dr. Rajesh Mohata stands as a testament to the power of strategic leadership, operational rigor, and innovation-driven thinking in shaping the future of Indian and global industry.
At CXO Gateway, we spotlight transformative leaders who redefine industries through innovation, strategy, and execution excellence. Dr. Rajesh Mohata embodies this vision — a procurement and commercial powerhouse whose leadership at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India is setting new benchmarks for supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.