Darshan Patel Email & Phone Number

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As the Category Lead & Senior Sourcing Manager for Global Security, Marketing Applications, and Telecom Infrastructure, I oversee the total global expenditure in these critical categories. My role involves ensuring that technology and services are sourced competitively and cost-effectively to meet and enhance our business requirements.In this capacity, I develop and maintain a comprehensive category plan with a clear savings and opportunity pipeline, establishing priorities based on business needs. I also create and manage a category risk plan to mitigate supply chain risks. By positioning myself as a strategic partner to key stakeholders, I identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities with a global perspective.My responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies that utilize market competition, user demand management, and supplier consolidation. I manage the competitive sourcing process (RFI/RFP) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and negotiate supplier agreements and contracts with the support of our Legal team. I proactively handle major contract renewals and renegotiations, monitor supplier performance, and drive spend through preferred supplier lists and automated buying channels.I provide expenditure analysis to identify spend outside preferred supplier contracts and work on improving strategic sourcing processes in collaboration with the broader Category Management & Sourcing group. Through these efforts, I deliver and report sustainable cost reduction savings and cost avoidance.In addition, I develop expertise and benchmarking knowledge of assigned categories and major vendors, managing a robust flow of category transactions alongside broader strategic initiatives. My role demands the ability to maintain effective working relationships with senior management, key stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring alignment and successful execution of our sourcing strategies.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Focus on managing Global Security category. I lead transformative initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture and optimize the supply chain. My role involves developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, managing end-to-end procurement processes, and fostering collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Through rigorous market research and analysis, I stay ahead of industry trends, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. I successfully conduct complex RFP processes, negotiate favorable terms, and implement robust supplier performance metrics. My contributions result in significant cost savings, improved supplier performance, and a more secure and efficient global supply chain.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Choreograph Sourcing Managers to assist in negotiating and bidding on contracts for procurement of goods and services. Facilitate all components of contract management, from tracking and managing performance to revision and termination. Substantiate need for contract extensions. Utilize spend analytics to recognize and communicate vendor cost savings opportunities. Participate in data mapping sessions. Create and deliver executive presentations on corporate services initiatives. Advocated for data standardization to guarantee data integrity. Coordinate team buy-in and mastermind construction of RFQ’s, RFI’s, and RFP’s in support of strategic sourcing. Pinpoint opportunities for sourcing and cost savings and optimize business processes through automation. Oversee queue for dashboards, report enhancements, and additional business metrics. Conduct thorough analysis, publish reports and generate insights and solutions based on data.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Campbell, Ca, Us

Served as company stock option plan administrator. Prepared journal entries and reconciliations for U.S. company and 13 foreign subsidiaries. Examined and investigated accounts and compiled financial data. Aggregated relevant data and generated reports, insights, and recommendations for management. Navigated cross-departmentally with Legal, Finance, and HR to ensure compliance with business processes.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Operated as liaison for third-party processing team in India. Oversaw managerial functions for team operations. Investigated operations and workflow procedures of processing team. Tracked income and expenditures, recorded transactions, and guaranteed accuracy. Documented and delivered metrics to management. Preserved files, reports and financial information in accordance with accepted accounting practices and company policy.

• Maintain accounting books for privately owned restaurant regarding employee payroll and sales summaries of the restaurant.• Controlling the overall cash flow on a daily basis to meet the weekly expenditures.• Responsible for managing employee scheduling.• Manage different areas of restaurant operations such as customer relations, marketing, vendor relations, and inventory control.• Specialize in training and motivating new staff regarding their work and responsibilities.

• Interpret client tax documents to calculate tax liability and find beneficial deductions and credits.• Prepare simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.• Consult with clients and assist them with future tax planning.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Associate Of Applied Science, Automotive Degree