I help organizations optimize their procurement operations, drive cost efficiencies, and foster long-lasting relationships with suppliers.Key Responsibilities include the following:- Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, & negotiate with suppliers to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, & enhance supply chain efficiency. Led & supported the creation & execution of RFPs in the IT & Business Services category, overseeing budgets ranging from $1 million to $4 million.-… Show more I help organizations optimize their procurement operations, drive cost efficiencies, and foster long-lasting relationships with suppliers.Key Responsibilities include the following:- Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, & negotiate with suppliers to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, & enhance supply chain efficiency. Led & supported the creation & execution of RFPs in the IT & Business Services category, overseeing budgets ranging from $1 million to $4 million.- Strategy consulting & analysis: Conducted comprehensive analyses of contract terms, including 1-yr, 3-yr, & 5-yr agreements, to identify cost-saving opportunities & negotiation levers.- Contract Management: Led the management of a diverse portfolio of contracts, including MSAs, Adoption Agreements, WOs, & CDAs singlehandedly managing a spend of around $30 million. Ensured timely contract drafting, negotiation, signature processes, & liaised with suppliers to facilitate seamless communication.- Problem-Solving & Analysis: Employed a diligent problem-solving approach to assess & address potential bottlenecks in the sourcing process. Ensured the resolution of challenges by tracking & managing issues proactively.- Risk Management: Identified & mitigated risks associated with the supply chain, such as geopolitical issues, natural disasters, or supplier financial stability.- Negotiation: Skilled communication to secure favorable terms & conditions with suppliers involving price negotiation, quality standards, delivery schedules, & other contractual terms.- Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated a commitment to client satisfaction, building trust, & continuously strive to deliver exceptional customer experiences by exceeding job responsibilities, fostering trust, & promoting a culture of excellence.- Team Collaboration: Acted as a valuable team player, maintaining & driving tracking of critical project progress & RFP decks to provide insightful weekly reports to the client. Show less

SIMSREE is a student-managed institute with a legacy of over three decades, empowering students by allowing them to lead and take responsibility. Course Coordinators (CCs) form the backbone of the institute’s operations, serving as the face of the batch and elected representatives to the external world.The CC position is one of grit, value, and collective responsibility. It demands a passion to serve batch mates and a strong sense of affiliation with the institute, fostering leadership… Show more SIMSREE is a student-managed institute with a legacy of over three decades, empowering students by allowing them to lead and take responsibility. Course Coordinators (CCs) form the backbone of the institute’s operations, serving as the face of the batch and elected representatives to the external world.The CC position is one of grit, value, and collective responsibility. It demands a passion to serve batch mates and a strong sense of affiliation with the institute, fostering leadership qualities for the future. Show less

As an intern at GEP, I gained hands-on experience in various aspects of procurement and strategic sourcing. My role involved developing and executing strategies to optimize procurement processes, ensuring cost savings and quality, and managing stakeholder relationships.- Strategic Consulting: Led initiatives to optimize business operations, focusing on identifying growth opportunities and mitigating potential risks.- Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P): Specialized in… Show more As an intern at GEP, I gained hands-on experience in various aspects of procurement and strategic sourcing. My role involved developing and executing strategies to optimize procurement processes, ensuring cost savings and quality, and managing stakeholder relationships.- Strategic Consulting: Led initiatives to optimize business operations, focusing on identifying growth opportunities and mitigating potential risks.- Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P): Specialized in managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring efficient and effective sourcing, contracting, and payment cycles.- Contract Management and Supplier Negotiation: Expert in negotiating supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and managing contract lifecycles to ensure compliance and performance.- Spend Analysis and Stakeholder Management: Conducted detailed spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and managed relationships with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.- Market Intelligence and Industry Analysis: Developed market intelligence and industry analysis to support strategic planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Show less

- Procurement and ITSM Solutions: Part of the Center of Excellence (COE), worked on marketing and media strategy for procuring a new IT Service Management (ITSM) solution. Played a key role in evaluating and selecting ITSM solutions, showcasing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation skills. Conducted category market research, coordinated with leadership, standardized data collection, and created PowerPoint presentations to support procurement decisions.- Stakeholder and Supplier… Show more - Procurement and ITSM Solutions: Part of the Center of Excellence (COE), worked on marketing and media strategy for procuring a new IT Service Management (ITSM) solution. Played a key role in evaluating and selecting ITSM solutions, showcasing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation skills. Conducted category market research, coordinated with leadership, standardized data collection, and created PowerPoint presentations to support procurement decisions.- Stakeholder and Supplier Management: Managed relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers to ensure project alignment and successful implementation of technology solutions.- Strategic Initiatives and Efficiency Improvements: Led initiatives to improve operational efficiency and security, driving business transformation and achieving strategic objectives through effective project management.- GRC and SAP Solutions: Supported business transformation through GRC and SAP solutions for Access Management, Reporting, and Master Data Management. Worked as an SAP GRC admin, handling SAP T-codes, reports, NetWeaver, BI, Master Data Management, access and role management, and GRC reports. Created project execution reports and detailed Excel reports, ensuring robust compliance and security frameworks.- Technology Consulting for Business Transformation: Provided consulting in cybersecurity, specializing in CloudApp Security and security event management to enhance operational efficiency and business transformation. Show less