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Bellevue, Wa, Us

Redmond, Washington, Us

Microsoft's Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft's cloud services.- Manage the performance of Microsoft’s Global Data Center Infrastructure (Long Lead Equipment, General Contractors, AE, Cx, PM) & LESSOR supply base- Lead Supplier Relationship Management and Compliance Program- Create a comprehensive supplier performance management operating model- Lead Supplier Performance & Quality Reviews- Maintain strong executive, cross-functional support aligned to customer expectations within Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure & Operations- Manage Supplier Relationships- Provide direction and strategy to various Cloud Infrastructure & Operations teams in support of the Supplier Performance Management program to ensure successful process implementation, standards and best practices- Provide support and appropriate training to Cloud Infrastructure & Operations teams on supplier performance management tools and activities- Establish, monitor and prioritize program performance evaluation metrics- Assist CO+I teams managing and developing supplier strategies around issues and escalation

Chicago, Illinois, Us

International management consulting firm providing advisory, transformation, and consulting services in areas of global sourcing & supplier development, supply chain & operations, global market entry and program management.- Manage and develop client relationships. Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise and project management leadership in sourcing-procurement analytics, strategic sourcing, category management to global consulting engagements. Served as Client Engagement Partner for the firm’s largest client Caterpillar Inc - a $60B manufacturer of engines, construction & mining equipment in 22 countries. - As a member of the Firm’s Leadership Council, lead strategic initiatives in practice and service development, marketing, recruiting, building sales collateral, executive presentations, IP development, delivery process improvement for business growth.- Provide support to practice sales teams in securing new business by developing proposals, delivering sales presentations, designing new solutions and execution models. - Realized multimillion dollar structural cost reductions utilizing advanced engineering and analytical techniques including complexity reduction, design & process optimization, specification rationalization, cost driver analysis, value engineering, competitive benchmarking, procurement taxonomy design, data enrichment and data visualization leading to actionable business insights. - Led sourcing initiatives using 6-sigma framework to ensure commodity and sourcing strategy alignment.- Provide program management leadership and solution development expertise to client engagements

Irving, Texas, Us

Consulted at Caterpillar as CGN Client Engagement ManagerLed high performing cross-functional Six Sigma teams for enterprise spend optimization, strategic sourcing, category management initiatives across multiple business units and multiple functional disciplines i.e. Purchasing, Engineering and Business Resource organizations.- Optimized purchase spend via advanced spend analytics, strategic sourcing, off shoring, and resourcing across multiple product categories applying Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principlesProvided project / program management leadership and solution development expertise to portfolio of initiatives including:- Enterprise Cost Reduction: Enterprise wide purchase finished parts cost reduction across several purchasing categories- Global Strategic Sourcing: Commodity-specific strategic sourcing plans, spend analytics, assessment of supply market, development of sourcing strategy, supplier identification & negotiation and implementation of new supply structures- Cost Modeling & Low Cost Country Sourcing: Cost Modeling Strategy, ‘SHOULD’ Cost Process & Supplier Negotiation- New Product Introduction (NPI) Target Cost Management: Structured idea generation using Value Analysis. Collaboration between client teams from Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Assembly Planning and Business organizations to achieve business objectives- Material Cost Reduction & Process Engineering: Material cost management work flow process implementation through a web-based interface for centralized project monitoring and management

Information Technology company specialized in customized business solutions for Internet, eCommerce, Multimedia and on-line education- Developed and implemented e-commerce business solutions for small to mid size clients, in the areas of strategy planning, strategic alliances, marketing, web design and content development- Evaluated and deployed e-commerce tools, and integrated Internet-technologies with client's traditional systems and trading partners- Managed P&L, operations, finance, strategic planning, business development, sales, marketing and human resources

Systems Integration, Training and Y2K Audits.- Developed and provided IBM Mainframe/Y2K Software Training and Audits for the Year 2000 date problem- Evaluated IBM Mainframe emulation tools and PC technologies to deliver individual and corporate training and Y2K solutions

Industrial enclosure solutions technology consulting for manufacture of customized Mission-Critical Low volume-High precision IP enclosure systems for Power & Distribution, Climate Control, IT Infrastructure and other Industrial applications.- Provided solutions for selection of plant and machinery, modern production techniques, product engineering, design and development of IP (Ingress Protection) enclosures & precision sheet metal fabrication, using CNC machines & Laser cutting technologies to fill qualitative gap in the Indian market- Evaluated, procured and set up plants on turnkey basis for manufacture of precision sheet metal, components in windmill towers, doors, automotive components (driver cabins etc.), white goods, switchgear, computer cabinets & housings to IP enclosures, racks and panels for the power distribution, process control and telecom industry

Industrial Enclosure Solutions Division. Manufacture of precision enclosure systems i.e. panels for Power Distribution, Climate Control, IT Infrastructure and other Industrial applications.- Led new joint venture projects of the company including co-ordination of technical, financial and marketing aspects with reputed European companies.- Conceived, initiated and successfully commissioned a project for the manufacture of mechanical Enclosure Systems through detailed planning and engineering, building up of a core team and close monitoring during execution. - Managed project formulation, project planning, preparation of feasibility reports, selection and implementation of new technologies.

Leading steel casting manufacturer and supplier, to manufacturers of construction, mining, transportation, and agricultural equipment. Production of wide range of specialty steels. - Operations and General Management of a publicly traded company- Launched and managed with success complete start-up process of the company, including plant and machinery selection from leading suppliers in the US, Germany and India- Managed Production / New Product Development & Introduction i.e. value added castings & alloy steels- Directed a continuous 3-shift operation of 200+ union employees, supervisors and office staff- Built strong relationships with government bodies, companies and consumers that influenced the company’s operations in North India

Supply Chain Management, Strategy And Planning

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