The role involves working with organizations in reducing their cost of goods & services by providing the Supply Chain Management- Consulting & Support Services, eSourcing & eProcurement - solutions deployment & improvements enhancements (Ariba, Oracle, SAP etc.), Strategic Sourcing projects on various categories (e.g. Raw Materials, Capex, Opex – Steel, Industrial Equipment, IT Equipment & Services, MPLS, Logistics, Yarn, Paper, MRO, Automotive Components, Packaging, Solar Power Plants… Show more The role involves working with organizations in reducing their cost of goods & services by providing the Supply Chain Management- Consulting & Support Services, eSourcing & eProcurement - solutions deployment & improvements enhancements (Ariba, Oracle, SAP etc.), Strategic Sourcing projects on various categories (e.g. Raw Materials, Capex, Opex – Steel, Industrial Equipment, IT Equipment & Services, MPLS, Logistics, Yarn, Paper, MRO, Automotive Components, Packaging, Solar Power Plants, Transportation, MPLS Infrastructure, Services etc.), Buyer Training Programs on SCM & related Processes, Training on Sourcing & Procurement technologies, Low Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS), Market Research, Supplier Trainings & Support etc.Key responsibilities:− Negotiation for various types of categories across industries, cultures, categories and geographies.− Deployment/ Improvisation of SCM technologies.− Consulting and Strategic Sourcing Projects via efficient usage of various technologies (Ariba, SAP SoD, Oracle, Iasta, easy RFx etc.)− Public Procurement Training Programs & Capacity Building, Seminars, Workshops etc. (Domestic & International)− Sales & Services of SCM Solutions.− Supplier Support & Training Programs for various SCM technologies.− Creation of SCM processes for Domestic & International clients.− Cost reduction for various customers across industries and categories using online negotiation tools.− Domestic & International Market research projects.− Various types of Trainings for Buyers & Suppliers – e.g. eSourcing, eProcurement, CLM, SCM, Project Management etc. across various industries.− Supplier Audits-Responsible Sourcing Audits under SMETA protocol.− New Supplier Search, Identification, Development and Validation for various categories.− Consultant to World Bank for Public Procurement. Show less

−Started the Asian operations for the group including the creation of a legal entity in India, setup & expansion of office(s) & the team(s).−Strategic Alliances and Partner Relationship Management−Strategic Sourcing Projects for various categories e.g. IT Equipment, FMCG raw materials, IT Services, Logistics, Packaging, Office Renovation, MPLS, Hotel Services, Mobile Phone Services, Newsprint, Car Hire, Yarn, New office Building, Pharmaceutical Chemicals, Office Furniture, Forged/… Show more −Started the Asian operations for the group including the creation of a legal entity in India, setup & expansion of office(s) & the team(s).−Strategic Alliances and Partner Relationship Management−Strategic Sourcing Projects for various categories e.g. IT Equipment, FMCG raw materials, IT Services, Logistics, Packaging, Office Renovation, MPLS, Hotel Services, Mobile Phone Services, Newsprint, Car Hire, Yarn, New office Building, Pharmaceutical Chemicals, Office Furniture, Forged/ Casted & Machined Components, Audit Services for Bank, Fabrications, Credit Cards, Electrical Panels, MRO Items etc.−Functional Consultant on eSourcing & P2P technologies. Responsible for delivery of projects on many technologies (e.g. Hubwoo, Ariba, SAP Sourcing, Emptoris, Synertrade, Trade extensions, Easy RFx, Portum, Procuri etc.)−Delivery of sourcing projects with an aggregated spend of > €2 billion.−BPR project for the Global organization on eProcurement (P2P business with annual revenue of € 7.5 mn) with sustained success on processes and business growth.−Leveraging Off-shoring/ On-shoring/ Outsourcing/ In-souring for internal and external customer business needs.−Management of Human & Financial Resources with P&L responsibilities.−Setting up a new team in Manila, Philippines for Supplier Business (P2P).−Transition of many tasks across countries and cultures. −Hiring, leading, training and working with the team to ensure Quality delivery & make the workplace enjoyable.−Account Management/ Client relationship management/ Farming/ Mining.−Inside Sales, Strong networking with other offices to ensure high billability of India operations.−Project Lead on Global Technology Migration & Consolidation. −Ensuring 24x5.5 days/week support center availability to cater to various time zones through the team.−International Trainer on Supply Chain Management, eSourcing & eProcurement Solutions and Processes.−LCCS (Low-Cost Country Sourcing) projects for global customers. Show less

− Functional Consultant on eSourcing & eProcurement

Strategic Sourcing role, involved identification of new projects at assigned customer’s site. Deliverables in the projects are Analysis of spend, Identification of New Suppliers, Making and Managing – Domestic and Global Markets for the identified projects, Coordinating the client site, Industry Research for various items (RFIs, RFPs), various types of Online Negotiation (eAuctions) using Ariba Sourcing solution, internal Knowledge Management, Supplier Management for various projects. Some of… Show more Strategic Sourcing role, involved identification of new projects at assigned customer’s site. Deliverables in the projects are Analysis of spend, Identification of New Suppliers, Making and Managing – Domestic and Global Markets for the identified projects, Coordinating the client site, Industry Research for various items (RFIs, RFPs), various types of Online Negotiation (eAuctions) using Ariba Sourcing solution, internal Knowledge Management, Supplier Management for various projects. Some of the achievements are:− Program Manager on Engineered Materials Spend Management for Indian Automotive giant & global MNC.− 12 Successful Full Source Projects with a total spend of ₹ 3.7 bn (USD 75 mn)− 1 Global Full Source Project with total spend of approx. USD 10.5 mn.− Market analysis of various products and commodities.− Execution & Delivery of programs involving Client Presentations, Data Analysis at Client locations, Sourcing Strategy and Implementation of Results.− First one in Indian Operations to run project on Ariba Enterprise Sourcing (AES) and on special formats: TCO, NPV, Outsourcing with sale of assets etc. − Key Account Management. Show less

Managed a purchase portfolio of >₹ 2.5 bn, met Savings targets, introduced eSourcing, created resilient supply lines. Handled international projects.

Successful & On Time Project Procurement for Park Hyatt , Goa