• Proven expertise in SAP Ariba SIPM and Sourcing modules, enabling efficient supplier information and performance management.• Successfully lead sourcing activities for group's indirect spend, leveraging SAP Ariba and offline methods, achieving an average 10% savings against budget. Skillfully negotiate with vendors to achieve cost savings aligned with budget objectives.• Take charge of vendor management, encompassing onboarding, pre-qualification, and evaluation through SAP Ariba.• Conduct various sourcing activities for IT, including end user devices, licenses, consultancy, and AMC. Collaborate with IT to drive automation, upgrades, and enhancements for enhanced efficiency.• Prepare and analyze reports on spend, payments, and Supply Chain KPIs for insightful decision-making.• Lead fleet disposal for group entities, ensuring streamlined and compliant processes. With a track record of obtaining 80% sale amount against book value• Develop, maintain, and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize procurement processes.• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors, promoting collaboration and effective supplier management.• Drive knowledge assessment initiatives among Procurement Executives, conducting regular training and awareness sessions.• Spearhead all insurance categories (general, medical, and motor) for the group, providing valuable assistance during negotiation with insurance brokers for seamless renewals.• Facilitate streamlined contract management through effective coordination with the Legal team and vendors, ensuring seamless alignment of supply chain strategies with contractual obligations

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management with focus in negotiations, vendor management and procurement • Within the first 2 months of joining, introduced 3 new suppliers which resulted in an 8% increase in revenue of the company• Responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison with Logistics and Finance to ensure compliance of contractual covenants and Standard Operating Procedures • Communication of price, stock availability and shipment details to the cross-functional teams• Conducted feasibility studies for requisitions received for requisitions received from Sales by preparation of backward costing, variance analysis etc.• Expertise in documentation related to procurement and shipping • Developed shipment schedules in alignment with Sales forecasts and delivery targets• Prioritized product needs, maintained accurate forecasts, confirmed delivery dates and fostered strong vendor relationships

• Created work flows and assisted in process improvement of sub-domains• Gained extensive experience in SAP• Simplified reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by using advanced MS Excel tools to provide the management with greater insight • Structured delivery schedules for purchase requisitions for packaging material requirements and purchase orders and against PRs for Sterile & Penicillin.• Ensured on-time/rush orders delivery performance to domestic/global customer base for assigned products• Generated various business and operational metrics and performance reports such as aging, inventory flow, turnover leveraging, internal and external data/business system and taking necessary actions to drive in required direction• Assisted in Vendor Management - execution of invoicing/payment etc. through coordination with Warehouse and Invoice Parking