Mohan Kumar K Email & Phone Number

India

I conduct analyses within my managed commodity scope to identify cost-saving and pinpoint efficiency opportunities and tactical buying. Lead a dedicated Sourcing team, managing negotiations for both direct and indirect categories, involving the identification of new suppliers, and optimizing costs while maintaining product quality. Manage critical Facility and Services categories like Employee Transportation, Marcom, Opex and Capex, Recruitment, IT, Training, and IFMA global RFP. I work closely with Client and Project Teams to ensure high-quality Ariba e-sourcing and Tactical Buying services. Notable achievements include closing comprehensive RFPs for substantial savings and streamlined supplier relationships, establishing a robust risk framework, and facilitating policy compliance. Guided a 70-member team, outline process prerequisites, and offer top-notch procurement consulting, contributing to overall success and efficiency.• Implemented a strong supplier assessment system with scorecards and quarterly business reviews for the top 25 suppliers, accounting for over 80% of the annual spending• Successfully extended payment terms to over 60 days for the top 100 suppliers, representing 80% of our expenditure• Enhanced catalog usage to 54%, improving efficiency, compliance, and format, while reducing PR processing time from three days to one• Introduced Ariba at 59% of its target capacity for daily event management and global operations, streamlining the formal strategic process by eliminating the need for RFP, RFI, and auction guidelines• Devised optimal formats and templates in Ariba for day-to-day events running across the globe, which remain in use.• Conduct 100+ e-options, delivering nearly 30% average savings to the client through various auctions, including reverse, Dutch, and forward auctions• Trained the team to boost market fairness, comprehend country-specific processes, and focus on tactical purchasing through ongoing education and progress tracking

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Proficiently oversee Sourcing through E-sourcing Ariba and demonstrate effective leadership in managing the Procurement Facilities and Services team. I conduct weekly team meetings to promote clarity in our mission and ensure alignment with team objectives, fostering robust communication among team members. I maintain Genpact standards in project management, overseeing end-to-end procurement processes and cost reporting. I prioritize customer satisfaction, manage supplier relationships, and oversee key procurement categories. Additionally, I provide Ariba platform training, drive process improvement, and conduct weekly dashboard update calls to keep Genpact Leads informed.• Leveraged on-site opportunity, represented the company in Amsterdam to Reckitt, mastered client policies, and provided team training, playing a pivotal role in relocating the project to India and establishing a new process for Genpact.• Achieved the successful transition of the Reckitt project to Genpact.• Successfully oversaw 800 Ariba events, including auctions, with zero escalations and achieved an average savings of 23%.• Directly oversee global procurement for equipment and services at Reckitt.

I am responsible for leading procurement negotiations across PAN India, which includes contract management and renegotiations while ensuring strict adherence to company policies. Additionally, I actively contribute to business development efforts. In the South region, I proactively seek out new staff transportation opportunities by preparing and submitting RFPs and RFQs, overseeing the finalization of contracts, and ensuring deployment in compliance with regulations. I maintain relationships with sub-vendors and closely monitor their operational performance, ensuring they adhere to the contract's Statement of Work and terms. I also oversee the billing methodology and the tracking of Management Information Systems (MIS), with the authority to approve billing and financial documentation. As part of my role, I implement new processes to ensure the maintenance of statutory and compliance documents. This multifaceted approach allows for efficient and effective management of procurement, transportation, vendor relationships, and financial oversight.• Efficiently identified and cataloged high-spending materials like copier paper, stationery, branding items, and stickers, achieving a 26% cost reduction on a nationwide scale.• Secured significant contracts with major clients in the southern region, including Goldman Sachs, Thomson Reuters, Quintiles, Capgemini, and Oracle.• Collaborated with senior management to procure vehicles directly from manufacturers, resulting in a 10% cost savings on the total vehicle procurement (100 vehicles).• Conducted spend analysis to ensure a 15% profit margin across all company accounts.

I collaborate actively with Accenture's internal stakeholders, focusing on managing key sub-categories and supporting various procurement activities as directed by the Procurement Lead. My responsibilities encompass market research to identify and pre-qualify potential suppliers, RFP/Q compilation, and supplier evaluation. I negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and collaborate with the Legal team to draft risk-mitigating contract documentation. Furthermore, I maintain vendor ratings, monitor service levels, and ensure robust supplier relationships. Compliance with procurement policies, reporting annual savings, and overseeing supplier performance, including adherence to SLAs and quality standards, are key elements of my role. I also supervise Transactional Buyers to ensure efficient and timely purchase order processing in line with Accenture's policies and procedures. Additionally, I continuously benchmark the market to stay informed about emerging solutions, new entrants' capabilities, category cost drivers, and pricing trends.• Managed a $45 million expenditure encompassing Marcom, Facilities & Services, Opex, Capex, and Staff Transportation.• Managing a 15+ million project, achieving 38% cost reduction nationwide and addressing operational challenges for a notable 90% decrease.• Renewed Staff Transportation contracts over the past 5 years, aligning with new Statements of Work (SOW) and commercial terms to meet Accenture's needs.

• Efficiently managed a budget of $15 million.