Procurement Shared Services (P2P):- Head of procure-to-pay (P2P) operations for Global Organization, focused on efficiency, compliance and customer experience- Leading experienced members in PR2PO compliance and approval, tail spend management, vendor onboarding, procurement helpdesk and catalog creation and management- Coordination and deployment of a Global Procurement Shared Services model.- Value proposition through digital procurement: automation, transformation and design thinking process- Leading a team of 125+ employees.Client Management:- Build and maintain strong relationships with major clients within India and abroad.- Understand client needs and requirements for procurement services.- Proactively identify and propose PaaS solutions that meet client objectives.- Manage client expectations and provide ongoing support throughout the procurement process.Procurement Expertise:- Develop and implement efficient procurement processes for PaaS services.- Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure the best possible terms and conditions.- Manage and track procurement activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in PaaS procurement.Technical Knowledge:- Possess a strong understanding of PaaS.- Evaluate and compare different PaaS offerings from various vendors.- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of PaaS solutions.Market Analysis:- Conduct research and analysis of the PaaS market landscape.- Identify emerging trends and opportunities for PaaS adoption.- Provide insights and recommendations to clients based on market trends.Collaboration and Communication:- Work effectively with internal & external stakeholders, including sales, technical teams, and legal departments.- Communicate complex procurement information clearly and concisely to clients.

- Head of Procurement for Hindustan Zinc Ltd (Vedanta Group) account.- P&L Management.- Leading & developing a team of 40+ members.- Responsible for spend management of value >800 Crores across categories including direct/indirect materials, plant O&M, etc.- Leading Value Engineering projects of value >200 Crores. - Successfully implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI/JIT), leading to reduction in overall inventory by 30%.- Established partnerships with key stake holders within the Business Units; defined and developed joint strategies for successful and cost-effective delivery models.- Built a team culture to leverage strategic sourcing concepts of TCO, supply market analysis, zero based costing, alternate source development etc.

Production Management: o Head (Mechanical Line) - Assembly SUV (GLC/GLE/GLS)o Leading a team responsible for production of SUV product range - GLC, GLC Coupe, GLE, GLS.o Successful integration of GLC on GLE/GLS assembly line; increased production output by up to 50%.o Rolled out Best-Q project for achieving best in all KPI’s; reduced fault levels by up to 80% by ensuring process driven approach.Quality Management:o Head / Plant lead for CS3 work package – Quality Assurance. o Led Field Quality Meeting involving Quality, Customer Services, R&D, Sales. Reduced customer complaints to 0.2F/1000 cars from earlier 1F/1000 cars.o Implemented Layered Process Audit (new concept) for Body shop, Paint shop, Assembly & Quality, 1st in CKD plants.International Procurement Services:o Led a team of buyers responsible for procurement of all indirect materials/services; handled annual volume of € 200 million and achieved savings of more than 15%.o Ensured volume bundling of all major Media Buying, MRO, IT hardware, Capital Equipment's, etc. from other CKD locations and finalized strategies in order to improve efficiency and price-value proposition for Daimler.o Worked as Regional Commodity Manager (APAC) for Transport & Logistics Services, trained & supported other entities in their sourcing packages.o Defined Inbound & Outbound Logistics negotiation strategy together with Worldwide Transportation team (HQ) and led negotiation with services providers for meeting transportation conditions as per Daimler requirements.o Achieved a savings of more than INR 75 lakhs per month by setting up a warehouse for storing kits and avoiding container detention & demurrages charges at port.o Implemented new robust processes like I-GPS (Guidelines, Process& Standards), Supplier Risk Management, Financial Risk Management, New Business Hold, Delegation of Authority, etc. to enhance Integrity & transparency.

o Led a team of buyers responsible for indirect procurement for commodities like Maintenance, Logistics Services, Media Buying (Media, Creative, Production, Digital, PR, Promotions), Capital Equipment’s, IT Hardware & Software Services.o Ensured competitive benchmarking for all major transportation services like inbound container movement, finished goods transportation, spare parts delivery, etc.o Implemented Supplier Sustainability Standards which represent compliance requirements for all suppliers regarding human rights, labour standards, business ethics, environmental protection and safety.o Major Projects: a) Automated storage & Retrieval System (ASRS)b) Spare Parts Distributionc) Customs Clearance Agencyd) Inbound transportation / Container movemente) Cars distribution to dealers

o Responsible for indirect procurement of Mercedes-Benz India’s new plant development (green field) project.o Annual procurement volume was approx. € 50 million.o Handled a project team consisting of Management Consultants, Architect and Internal stakeholders.o Ensured competitive buying for major buys; maintained Competitive Bid Rate > 98% of buying volume.

o Responsible for all indirect procurement activities related to Global Matrix India (GMI) project.o GMI project was related to set-up of new manufacturing unit for Bharat-Benz commercial vehicles in India.o Buyer for commodities like Facility Management Services, Maintenance, Logistics Services, Construction, IT Hardware & Software Services.