• A competent professional with an experience of 8.5 years in Sourcing, Procurement, and Category Management • Hands-on experience in indirect procurement functions across numerous domains including IT (Software & Hardware), HR, Marketing, Telecom, Professional Services, Facility Management, MRO, and so on• Managed an annual procurement budget of GBP 11 Million to drive IT & HR categories for refinery operations in Essar UK Services• Impressive success in managing finalization, negotiation, implementation of key strategies and contingency plans with vendors for products and services; ensured strategies & plans are aligned with project requirements• Established new processes & SOPs, streamlined workflow, developed work environment to optimize resource & capacity utilization and augment productivity & operational efficiencies• Expertise in negotiating with suppliers to clarify contract, delivery, term of payment & issues and optimize cost, delivery time & conditions • Successfully managed procurement of services/products and drove cost innovation through vendor development & negotiation, curbing rework & rejection • Proven success in maintaining close coordination with sourcing & procurement teams globally and regionally to ensure best support to businesses and stakeholders; excellence in streamlining supplier base by partnering with regional & global business partners• Reduced cost approx. by 5% through specification optimizations/alternate structures, new vendor development in low cost countries and consolidation of supplier base in Essar UK services• An effective leader with capabilities in building & motivating teams and maintaining deliverables as per the defined guidelines along with elevation of service standards for operational excellence