As a Transformation Leader/Product Manager in Procurement, I am responsible for driving and overseeing strategic initiatives to enhance & optimize the procurement processes within the organization. I play a key role in developing and executing a comprehensive transformation roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, & leveraging innovative solutions to achieve operational excellence and cost savings.- Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive… Show more As a Transformation Leader/Product Manager in Procurement, I am responsible for driving and overseeing strategic initiatives to enhance & optimize the procurement processes within the organization. I play a key role in developing and executing a comprehensive transformation roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, & leveraging innovative solutions to achieve operational excellence and cost savings.- Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive procurement transformation roadmap, aligning with organizational objectives by developing and articulating a comprehensive product strategy for SAP products such as Ariba, Fieldglass & Concur aligned withthe overall business goals- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements & help translate business needs into detailed product requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational objectives- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, providing clear guidance to development teams and ensuring the timely delivery of features.- Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.- Interacted with procurement teams to understand their needs, acting as a customer advocate and prioritizing customer satisfaction. - Analyze product performance data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.- Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of procurement transformation initiatives.- Collaborate with legal, compliance, privacy, IT teams to address any regulatory/PI SPI data/tools related concerns- Led the integration of advanced procurement technologies and tools such as Gen AI & RPA, collaborating with IT teams to ensure seamlesssystem integration- Lead change management efforts by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement function Show less

- Implement a repeatable management process for prioritizing features and functionalities that comprise a multi-year product roadmap. Create use and business cases. Present to a plethora of stakeholders for guidance and buy-in. - Partner and maintain strategic relationships with third-party data providers, market research firms and business networks. - Assist in negotiations, business case creation and adoption of external partnerships. - Incubate innovative thinking to improve… Show more - Implement a repeatable management process for prioritizing features and functionalities that comprise a multi-year product roadmap. Create use and business cases. Present to a plethora of stakeholders for guidance and buy-in. - Partner and maintain strategic relationships with third-party data providers, market research firms and business networks. - Assist in negotiations, business case creation and adoption of external partnerships. - Incubate innovative thinking to improve processes, features/functionality, and customer experiences. - Lead Business consortium for Blockchain network participants & On-boarding of new Business Networks and Validators- Support in implementing comprehensive consulting service as a prelude to SaaS implementation. Serve as a strategic advisor to potential clients.- Manage C-level client relationships as well as internal relationship management with sales, development, implementation and customer service teams and ownership Show less

As part of my role, Formed best practices business strategies, operating structure and value proposition for lifecycle products/services sourcing, procurement, contract & vendor management-Contributed to dramatic efficiency and performance improvements through the implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) in vendor management, PO operations & 3rd party risk management. Improved end-user customer satisfaction, TAT and freed up FTE capacity. - Lead implementing SAP Ariba (SLP &… Show more As part of my role, Formed best practices business strategies, operating structure and value proposition for lifecycle products/services sourcing, procurement, contract & vendor management-Contributed to dramatic efficiency and performance improvements through the implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) in vendor management, PO operations & 3rd party risk management. Improved end-user customer satisfaction, TAT and freed up FTE capacity. - Lead implementing SAP Ariba (SLP & P2P) for Global Procurement, Trust Your Supplier- Blockchain solution to onboard suppliers & 3rd party risk. Established standard operating procedures, templates & tools, and various trackers. - Recognized as a subject matter expertise/leader in managing supplier compliance, corporate & other control related audits. - Converged people, processes, and technology to strengthen operational and regulatory compliance, and to implement end-to-end vendor segmentation and governance models.- Leveraged Ariba/SAP systems to streamline and better manage, vendor management & contract management lifecycles resulting in a process standardization & collaboration. - Consolidated software’s & tools, and reengineered procurement under new licensing agreements and a global reseller model, which improved the risk posture and overall audit compliance & also saved over $50 million USD Show less

- Supporting Global HR Contact Centers to provide statistical insight to optimize the business profitability and end to end client handling to provide analytical solutions across portfolios through - Data driven techniques and statistical techniques using SPSS. Create and execute development plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements from the clients,- Developed and delivered hybrid models that proactively addressed key business requirements, aligned… Show more - Supporting Global HR Contact Centers to provide statistical insight to optimize the business profitability and end to end client handling to provide analytical solutions across portfolios through - Data driven techniques and statistical techniques using SPSS. Create and execute development plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements from the clients,- Developed and delivered hybrid models that proactively addressed key business requirements, aligned strategic objectives, process redesign, and reduced cost & complexity. Managed technical resources within budget and project schedule, consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients- Built and led a productive, efficient cross-functional team and contractor team using a variety of performance management, mentoring and career development tools.- Designed and launched a global certification assessment tool for resourcefulness in merging people, processes and technology and effective IT Architect & IT Specialist certification program- Defined mutually acceptable global certification process, SLAs and performance standards- Managed C-level client relationships as well as internal relationship management with certification office, development, implementation and customer service teams and ownership Show less

- As part of my role, Formed best practices business strategies, operating structure, and value proposition for employee lifecycle management- Developed and delivered hybrid models that proactively addressed key business requirements, aligned strategic objectives, process redesign, and reduced complexity. - Provided comprehensive process augmentation solutions enabling team in-house capability to rapidly scale process while avoiding delays in stakeholder approvals & timelines-… Show more - As part of my role, Formed best practices business strategies, operating structure, and value proposition for employee lifecycle management- Developed and delivered hybrid models that proactively addressed key business requirements, aligned strategic objectives, process redesign, and reduced complexity. - Provided comprehensive process augmentation solutions enabling team in-house capability to rapidly scale process while avoiding delays in stakeholder approvals & timelines- Managed C-level client relationships as well as internal relationship management with policies, development & implementation teams- Managing Escalations, Contribution to Management meetings, Process Automation for India & Bangladesh. Proactively coordinate projects and act as a central point of contact for the EDM Recruitment team - Established enterprise governance and risk management structures, dashboard reporting, internal relationship management and governance models Show less

The purpose of the role was to lead and manage projects effectively and to ensure that they are delivered on time, on budget, and agreed quality standards- Created a highly efficient operating model, and deployed data-driven, repeatable systems, processes and standards providing benchmarked capability and cost effectiveness from hire to retire. - Brought together internal/external leaders to design detailed executive dashboard, process flows, value stream mapping, FEMA scorecards, which… Show more The purpose of the role was to lead and manage projects effectively and to ensure that they are delivered on time, on budget, and agreed quality standards- Created a highly efficient operating model, and deployed data-driven, repeatable systems, processes and standards providing benchmarked capability and cost effectiveness from hire to retire. - Brought together internal/external leaders to design detailed executive dashboard, process flows, value stream mapping, FEMA scorecards, which improved transparency, governance, and compliance. - Created first time visibility into change requests and opportunities for cost savings/avoidance, which met/exceeded aggressive objectives and represented the highest contributions to corporate-wide expense reduction.- Supported in Establishing a comprehensive global human capital management platform and robust workforce practices, which consolidated and streamlined employee life cycle management process- Recognized as a subject matter expert & received excellence awards for consistent performance, GHCM (Global Human Capital Management) Project in managing supplier compliance, corporate & other control related audits Show less