Built the Procurement organization, from ground up, to service the $4 Billion spend of The Everest Group. I am responsible for defining and operationalizing the framework and strategy to create a best-in-class Supply Chain organization for the company, globally. • Defined and executed the roadmap for sourcing & procurement operations – Process, analytics & technology capabilities, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency• Developed the framework for effective third-party visibility, control and oversight, resulting in improved regulatory compliance• Created competitive advantage by enabling shift from tactical to strategic decision making, reducing financial exposure, and improving the bottom line through cost savings ~ USD 15mm savings annually• Introduced Artificial Intelligence using Agile methodology, taking the Procurement organization to the next level

Owned the Supply Chain strategy to drive value across functions by delivering various products, services and capabilities, for both internal and external use, while leading a talented team.• Consolidated and standardized processes across functions as Amex GBT business grew with Mergers and acquisitions.• Created innovative solutions to add new revenue streams, reduce cost and enhance customer experience. • Simplified the sourcing footprint by negotiating strategic partnerships.• Defined, owned and continuously improved the sourcing strategy across external spend.• Provided Business Intelligence to the executive leadership team, to support decision making.

Transformed processes by developing and driving the data and technology strategy for Supply Chain resulting in operational excellence, cost-savings and enhanced customer satisfaction. Provided Business Intelligence (BI) with insightful metrics, to drive change. • Led the analytics workstream to create a shared service model between the NBA league and teams.• Led the process redesign for employee participation at NBA events, by partnering with Marketing.Developed policies, procedures, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for vendor management.• Established scorecards for vendor management to monitor service delivery, contract savings, account management, contract compliance, and customer service, resulting in 7 % savings in partner spend.• Revamped Travel policy & Procurement policy, resulting in increased adoption and compliance.Ensured process excellence in operations and stellar people leadership• Managed the financials to ensure zero budget overruns.• Recruited, trained, supervised staff and developed the team’s performance plans, to create a high performing team, with consistently high employee engagement scores.

Established the Performance & Governance function. Designed and developed the third-party performance measurement program to identify, measure, and monitor third-party risk which helped company pass regulatory requirements of Federal Reserve Bank and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). • Established robust analytics framework to provide predictive and prescriptive spend and third-party analytics, resulting in over 25% cost reduction and spend optimization.• Led the Procure to Pay ( P2P) implementation.• Maintained risk and control environment by leading SOX adequacy and effectiveness for accounts payable and employee travel processes.

Established the "Centre of Excellence" for Analytics of $3 Billion Third-Party spend and led the Data & Technology strategy for Supply Chain.• Provided business insights leading to Supply Chain Optimization.• Maintained extremely high employee engagement scores while leading global and diverse teams • Led numerous continuous improvement projects for stakeholders using process mapping, cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies, benchmarking analysis, and market intelligence to drive P&L benefit.

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