Rakesh Singh Email & Phone Number

I am a seasoned Procurement Manager with over 14+ years of regional and global experience in Sourcing & Category Management. I have a total of 17+ years of experience in the field, and I have a strong track record of driving category initiatives, improving productivity, and building global partnerships.Throughout my career, I have focused on the IT category, including hardware, software, and services. However, I also have experience in other categories such as Facilities, Meeting & Events, Office Services & Printing, and Professional Services. My expertise lies in Category Management, strategic sourcing, low dollar sourcing, vendor and client relations, contract negotiation, value driven projects etc…I am well-versed in managing the entire procurement process, from requisition to purchase order, and I have extensive experience in conducting RFxs, managing pre-award and post-award activities, and implementing end-to-end catalog management. I am skilled in utilizing various methodologies and savings levers to generate cost savings, such as multiyear contracts, contract renegotiation, demand management, and market analysis.Over the course of my career, I have achieved numerous accomplishments and delivered significant value to organizations. Some of my notable achievements include renewing over 100 IT contracts and creating value through various savings levers, delivering cost savings of $85k through process redesign, centralizing spend of INR 15 Cr in IT and Hotel & Events category, converting hardware purchase from Capex to Opex, and achieving substantial savings through supplier consolidation and market analysis.I am a Six Sigma Greenbelt and Data Analytics certified professional, and I continuously strive to improve processes and drive efficiency in procurement operations. I have been recognized for my procurement excellence and successful implementation of change management initiatives aligned with procurement strategies.In addition to my strong procurement skills, I have experience in change management, process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership. I have led initiatives to develop new RFx processes, resulting in reduced cycle time and improved supplier selection. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree, and I am passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Listed skills include Sap, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Buying, and 2 others.

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  Bharathiya Vidya Bhavans Vivekananda College Of Science, Humanities & Commerce

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