A Science graduate with MBA Finance having more than 10 years’ experience in in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Contracts, Negotiation and Contract Management, E-Sourcing (Ariba), E- Auction (Ariba),Driving strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and operational excellence in fast-paced and dynamic environments across different categories such as Testing and Manufacturing Equipment’s, Corporate Events, Marketing and professional services etc, both on services and product based procurement. Core competency is strong communication skills which helps to leverage multiple facade such as internal and external stakeholder management, negotiations and savings, issure resolution etc. Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Proven track record of developing and implementing procurement strategies that enhance efficiency and support organizational objectives.Understanding of contractual terms such as limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Insurance, Warranty, Incoterms, Payment Terms, Total payable days, Lead Time, Taxes etc along with other General Conditions of Contract.Geographies hanlded are acorss the globe. Mainly Europe, LAT/NAM, MEA and APAC.
Nokia Solutions And Networks
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Procurement ManagerNokia Solutions And Networks Dec 2015 - PresentNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India• Manage Testing and Manufacturing Equipment category and R&D, Professional Services (Events and marketing) for Europe, LAT/NAM, MEA and APAC region•Receiving demands/requirements from the internal stakeholders of the company and fulfilling the requirement from existing or new suppliers• Proficient in both traditional and e-Sourcing (Ariba) o Create sourcing project, contract workspace at ARIBA in E-Sourcing environment.o Develop RFx / E-auction content-sourcing system• Achieve globally set procurement targets: cost reduction, preferred payment term, supplier base implementation, supplier consolidation• Negotiate best price points via market intelligence and competitor analysis with the objective of meeting requestor expectations on quality and timelines within stipulated budgets.• Successfully leading and conducting the negotiation of contracts across technical, commercial, and legal areas.• Identifying, negotiating and mitigating various contractual risks such Financial, Corruption, Compliance, Quality and Performance etc• Taking charge of Knowledge Transfer during Transition phase and ensuring effective dissemination of received knowledge through adequate training sessions for team members later• Providing Strategic cum Analytical approach to Global Category Managers by means of various reports such as Category Spend Pack, enabling them to build the sourcing strategy for the organization. • Accountable for Negotiating and finalizing the SOW Scope of Work with vendors. • Continuous review and meetings with Internal stakeholders and suppliers. • Record of globally set procurement KPIs (Price reduction, total payable days improvement, continuous improvement initiatives and individual projects etc.
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BuyerGenpact Feb 2012 - Nov 2015Gurgaon -
Ap AssociateIbm Global Process Services Mar 2010 - May 2012Gurgaon, India
Pankaj Sharma Education Details
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Symbiosis Centre For Distance LearningA+ -
English Literature (British And Commonwealth)
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Pankaj Sharma works for Nokia Solutions And Networks
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Pankaj Sharma attended Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra.
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