Seasoned Indirect Sourcing Manager with 14 years of extensive experience in both direct and indirect sourcing. Proven expertise in managing a team of professionals and overseeing diverse categories such as MRO, Capex, IT, and Corporate Services. Adept in supplier risk management, should costing, supplier performance management, negotiations, market intelligence, and the development of sourcingdashboards. Highly skilled in driving cost savings, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing sourcing strategies. Expertise in Strategic Sourcing: Specializing in Direct & Indirect Materials & Services across diverse industries including FMCG, Packaging, and Automotive Leadership in Indirect Sourcing: Currently leading an indirect sourcing team of 10 professionals for categories including Capex, MRO, IT, and Corporate Services. Previously led the development and maintenance of should cost models, optimization of SCM tools. Implemented dynamic cost models to ensure cost visibility for various direct categories. Certified Risk Assessor & Data Analysis Expert, bringing a unique blend of technical and analytical skills to drive effective decision-making. Proven track record of delivering cost savings, optimizing supplier performance, and implementing risk management programs Excellence in devising & implementing various innovative procurement processes as per organizational plan Strategy Planner, competent in identifying opportunities for efficiency through redesigned workflow processes; driving transformation initiatives, presenting recommendations to senior management and administering implementation of resolutions Rich experience in managing the entire Source to Pay procurement lifecycle right from identifying the goods & services to procure, vendor development, PO, payments till supplier performance. Proven track record of implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of procurement solutions Proven acumen in contract management with an emphasis on finalization of contracts, bid evaluation, request for quotations, shortlisting of bidders, negotiating, drafting & placement of contract award Achievement-oriented professional with people management skills and capability to manage change with ease