Throughout my tenure of over 3 decades, I have evolved as an Accomplished Global Procurement and Operations Leader with excellence in Orchestrating successful start-ups and driving business transformation programs across Telecom, Automotive, FMCG, and Automobile sectors, Leading the transformation of the Supply Chain into a competitive advantage and advancing strategies, policies, and procedures, to deliver positive top & bottom-line results, YoY cost reduction & improved efficiencies, and bring supply chain performance to the next level, Chairing Board Level Strategic discussion as a business visionary and influencing right resolution towards corporate expansions and projects, Setting and scaling-up several businesses and functions from scratch to pinnacle success.Leading change management initiatives in areas such as total cost of ownership, sustainability, etc., driving automation & complex strategic projects, and transforming the procurement function from a tactical to a strategic contributor. In my current association with Nokia Solutions & Networks, my roles include spearheading Business Transformation Initiatives in Strategic Sourcing, including the Regionalization Program for enhanced Supply Chain Resilience. Overseeing Contract Life-Cycle Management for Global Supplier Contracts for the Mobile Networks Business Group.As a charismatic people leader, I have guided global teams through the intricacies of transnational and cross-cultural environments; and ensured the company’s talent management philosophies and practices were embedded within the leadership culture of the organization.Amongst my peers, I am regarded for my communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. I am a natural motivator, driven by strong professional and personal values and an ability to influence without authority.I am always looking forward to taking up new challenges and projects, feel free to connect @ kapil.maini@yahoo.com