Clients: Unilever / Mondelez / P&G / L'Oreal and Local Champions.• Developed and implemented a procurement strategy that resulted in reduction in overall procurement costs and increase in supplier performance ratings.• Sourced and onboarded new suppliers, resulting in increase in supplier diversity.• Successfully negotiated contract with key suppliers, achieving cost savings and improving terms and conditions to mitigate risks.• Managed supplier relationships, resolving… Show more Clients: Unilever / Mondelez / P&G / L'Oreal and Local Champions.• Developed and implemented a procurement strategy that resulted in reduction in overall procurement costs and increase in supplier performance ratings.• Sourced and onboarded new suppliers, resulting in increase in supplier diversity.• Successfully negotiated contract with key suppliers, achieving cost savings and improving terms and conditions to mitigate risks.• Managed supplier relationships, resolving issues and improving supplier performance.• Led sustainable initiatives and Vendor selections & evaluation. Show less

Jan’12-Jan’15 as Asst. Manager – Sourcing Feb’15-Jan’16 as Manager – Sourcing and Product DevelopmentSince Feb’16 as Asst. General Manager – Procurement and Product DevelopmentClients: Walmart / Sam's Club / The Children's Place / Kohl's and Sears• Responsible for assisting the fabric Managers in fabric sourcing, procurement and inventory management activities.• Responsible for overseeing fabric testing and compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Led… Show more Jan’12-Jan’15 as Asst. Manager – Sourcing Feb’15-Jan’16 as Manager – Sourcing and Product DevelopmentSince Feb’16 as Asst. General Manager – Procurement and Product DevelopmentClients: Walmart / Sam's Club / The Children's Place / Kohl's and Sears• Responsible for assisting the fabric Managers in fabric sourcing, procurement and inventory management activities.• Responsible for overseeing fabric testing and compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Led analytical efforts to identify market trends and cost drivers, enhancing decision-making and achieving cost savings.• Fostered cross-functional team collaboration, significantly improving operational efficiency and staff performance.• Conducted regular supplier audits to evaluate performance and quality standards.• Pioneered sustainable sourcing initiatives for all major clients, by implementing recycle and eco-friendly materials. Show less

Clients: Abercrombie and Fitch / American eagle - Identified best sources for various Fabrics from India and China to suit client requirements.- Developed fabric collections for buyers from various vendor base.- Did Technical analysis of the submits from suppliers- Analysed the design feasibility and limitation on new fabric developments

Clients: Levi's / Wrangler