Pushkar Gaikwad Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Hands on experience in SAP, Oracle and Ariba• Experience in Market Research and Analysis (from sourcing and procurement perspective)• Experience in sourcing / Tactical Buying (for any category), Experience in managing a team (75+) and Compliance to Procurement policies and procedures• Project Management Skills and Significant Procurement experience demonstrating a proven track record• Proficient in Excel, Power Point and presentation skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills and people management• Should be able to balance everyday operation challenge• Innovative, Ownership, Problem solving attitude and Support broader transformation• Coordinates the introduction of new / modified products and services with respective departments using extensive knowledge of category to reflect developments / innovations in the market place• Define & implement sourcing strategy to achieve strategic targets• Negotiate with suppliers and realise market leading commercials• Drive cost saving programs at both country and regional level• Ensure all expenditure is covered by robust contracts• Strengthen business relationships with Internal stakeholders and key suppliers• Develop regional category strategies in partnership with Global lead• Define vendor strategy to ensure multi sourced solution• Conducting & supporting periodic Internal & External Audit of Procurement function

Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Objective: To continue to work in a challenging and fast paced environment, leveraging my current knowledge and fostering creativity, with many learning opportunities for continued professional growth and assured mutual value addition.Projects Undertaken: Role: - as a AM (P2P):Have been working with “Telecommunication Giant (world’s largest Telecom Service Provider company” for Purchasing, Sourcing and Accounts Payable (P2P) on Oracle R11, R12 and Ariba for all over the globe and responsible for purchasing of wireline services of the company and timely payments to vendor.Sourcing & Procurement• Performing RFP, RFI, RFQ and vendor selection process.• Supporting suppliers to understand business need and material requirements via e-procurement and e-auctions. • Purchase order management, purchasing budget allocation.Contract Management• Negotiate with all suppliers• Lead final negotiations/select suppliers• Finalize terms, conditions, SLAs, and performance requirements• Fill out OGC Contract Notification Form • Engage OGC for contract creation• During the contract creation process, consultation with Risk and Insurance may be required• If supplier is an attest/audit client, then submit the contract to Independence for final review allocation.Vendor Management• Scheduling and conducting Vendor performance surveys with the relevant business owners.• Designing Vendor performance KPIs, Calculating supplier score, Publishing Vendor performance reports.• Conducting Risk & Compliance assessment for suppliers at global level. • Analyzing Financial documents and assessing financial stability of suppliers at global level.• Creating professional presentations on Vendor activities and their organizations.(Open)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Powai, Mumbai

Working For World's Largest Chemical Factory in Purchasing and Accounts Payable Department Handing PR to PO, Solving Vendor's Query, Payments Inquiry, and Payment Proposal

Pune Area, India

Working For World's Second Largest Publishing Company "Springer" for Netherland and Germany Location for Accounts Payable Department.

Nasik, India

 Supervised a team of 13 knowledge associates located in Mumbai, handling their billing process, addressing and handling KA’s escalations. Handled and monitored Dispatch and Lot Making Process. Conducted Quality checks to meet client accuracy levels. Handled and monitored Quality Audit.

Pgdbm, Operations Management And Supervision

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Finance, 1St Class

Ssc