• Global Sourcing and Procurement professional with expertise in leading and delivering multiple Sourcing activities, Category Management, and Procurement Operations Projects and managing all aspects of the Sourcing and Procurement Process (source to pay).• Strong Experience in Partner Management, Commercial & Contract Management. Negotiated large deals of the size of several million dollars.• Market Intelligence: Strong understanding of the availability of supplier base and capabilities in the Australian market.• Experience in defining solutions in the domain of Supply Chain, Sourcing, and procurement with processes like Transaction Processing, Order Management, Contract Support Centre, Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Spot Buy, Vendor Management, Catalogue Management, etc.

Strategic Sourcing- Telco and Cyber SecurityROLE• Constructing and managing RFPs/RFQ’s; to drive supplier selection, apply best practices to develop and execute initiatives with best sourcing approach that reduce total cost of ownership.• Identify cost optimization opportunities and act as business partner for business/demand management, supporting the alignment and optimization of specification with the business / other functions.• Leading the procurement requirements, scoping and developing strategy for the Category in ANZ region, managing a total spend for the category.• Manage risk, category spend analysis, gaining pricing benchmark request insights for both suppliers on IT Co. their contract terms / positions• Supporting the development and execution of category plans, sourcing activities and value proposition in collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers.• Manage a diverse portfolio of activities, including MSA renewal with a major Telco vendor and leading a number of large Contract Negotiation initiatives.• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, driving ongoing process improvement by working closely with BU.• Negotiating and finalizing contract terms & conditions with suppliers for Australia and Local entity. • Constantly being aligned with organizational objectives, procurement category plans to lift business performance and growth.

ROLE• Supporting the development and execution of category strategy and sourcing activities with stakeholders and suppliers for Telecom, Network and CPE category.• Sub category lead for Customer Premise Equipment including LAN/WAN infrastructure (Equipment and Services), Data Centre Network, Voice (Equipment and Services) and Structured Cabling, managing a total spend of $70m and delivering savings to the tune of 8-10% YoY• Developed and negotiated Master Contracts/ Statement of Work with new and existing suppliers• Adhere to the risk process and negotiate with the vendors to ensure minimal risk in terms of corporate security, Information security and Business continuity planning.• Streamline p2p (Procure to Pay) processes by maintaining various contracts in Oracle.• Performing total spend analysis, vendor selection process, market research to ensure competitive price, cost analysis, cost benefit & achieving KRAs in terms of Savings, end-to-end delivery & smooth business operations.• Building & establishing partnerships within the business units, providing consulting to stakeholders, understanding the requirements & related scope, defining & developing joint strategies for successful & cost effective sourcing models.• Recommending the stakeholders about the alternatives; preparing reports about collections, expenditure and various financial impacts of the project; keeping track of all the transactions & ongoing projects. • Ensuring adherence to supplier contact renewals across the globe; participating in forum discussions on regular basis on the scope related aspects.• Constructing and managing RFPs/RFQ’s; to drive supplier selection. • To ensure that all goods & services are purchased for the organization achieving the objectives: Best value; In-time Delivery; Minimized investment; Efficient administration

• Possesses practical experience through exposure in Mortgage Operations, Insurance and Legacy Asset Services.• Knowledge of market analysis using marketing and financial (Quantitative & Qualitative) analytical tools.• Process Improvement through various tools like Process Mapping, Process Flowcharting, GAP Analysis, etc. Collaborate with key primary manager to develop strategies to improve the quality of the operation & bring more value add to the business. • Research about the existing insurance products and accordingly respond with information available.• Analyze the risk involved in approving an acceptable to the Lender & Credit analysis based on borrower’s Capital, income, credit history determines credit worthiness.• Support the Underwriter and their assistant by submitting initial reports on different claim & Review of legal documents to ensure the accuracy and completeness.

- Production analysis and processing of electronic & automotive component, CPVC pipes, - Understanding on supply chain management & centralized production & distribution of plastic spare parts. - Processing of different local and cross country invoices for import and export of materials. - Monthly production & inventory audit in the plant premises & warehouse.- Spend analysis, Market research for benchmarking exercise for the product and services.- Negotiated & finalized commercial relationships through supplier agreements for indirect procurement requirement.

• Market research, data interpretation, Creating leads for business development • Collaborate with sales team to prepare schedule of all operations and track progress and assist all operation leader