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Harrow, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

- OFCI equipment portfolio of 250M€ (Generators; UPSs; Chillers; CRAHs; Switchboards...) for Vantage hyperscale Data Centers in EMEA- Creating and implementing procurement process for Vantage- Establishing the procurement strategy in EMEA- Cost Development- Contract management and negotiations- Leading internal projects

London, England, United Kingdom

ITC Global Security Limited, London, UK(ITC Secure is an advisory-led cyber security services company that brings together the best minds in security, a relentless focus on customer service and advanced technological expertise to help businesses succeed). My role is to negotiate contracts with potential suppliers, distributors, and technology partners, then manage those relationships. In addition, maintaining a comprehensive online vendor management portal, capturing all technology partner/supplier contractual information and documentation, allowing for meaningful reporting and alerting.• Effectively managed escalations for all technology partner/supplier related issues.• Negotiated competitive rates with existing and new technology partners/suppliers, for the long-term. • Established strong relationships with 3 distributors, improving credit terms and cash flow.• Undertook rigorous technology partner/supplier pre-qualification, including security due diligence, compliance due diligence (e.g., GDPR requirements), contract negotiations and NDAs while keeping clear, accurate and easy to access technology partner /supplier records.• Developing and understanding vendor policies and procedures to maximise performance and service quality in line with ISO 20001 & 27001, as applied to ITCs SMS and ISMS (Service Management System & Information Security Management System).• Managing and running internal ISO audits ensuring companywide adherence to all policies and procedures

London, England, United Kingdom

Lemon Head Prints, London, UK(Lemon Head Prints is a dynamic high quality digital studio service for the British design community). My role was to source fabrics, apparels and other sundry materials on an international basis and do tie ups with designers for product launches.• Development of procurement processes and procedures within the corporate services category.• Lead contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develop negotiation plans.• Develop excellent relationships with supplier base, to ensure on time product development and delivery and negotiate best possible deals.• Streamline operations such as process flow mapping, time in motion studies, risk assessments, and other continuous improvement functions are conducted as needed to improve the performance.• Interfacing with internal professionals to ensure requirements are delivered and operational efficiencies are maximised.• Engage with internal stakeholders and responsible for internal compliance, cost saving, and customer satisfaction. • Through thorough analysis of sales and margin history, propose adjustments to immediate and longer-term financial plans and on order to optimise margin.

New Delhi Area, India

ANG Experts Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, Delhi (A company into Telecom Infrastructure & Technical Services)Perform all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation & finalization of sourcing contracts. Procurement of all products (Electrical power cables, Circuit breakers, Air conditioning units, fire alarms, fire doors, antiskid flooring, CCTV installation & commissioning, Construction material) utilised in maintenance of existing & developing new Telecom & Data Centres infrastructure, which includes Telecom tower sites, office complex, site offices, data centres.• Adapt an entrepreneurial approach by continuously seeking out areas for improvement and addressing those through innovative solutions, by initiating and leading change, and by actively looking for opportunities with wider business impact.• Negotiating & executing Electrical, Civil & fire maintenance contracts with vendors. • Working constantly with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance & achieve cost development. • Conducting research to ascertain best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules & quality. • Develop excellent relationship with supplier base, to ensure on time product development and delivery• Analyse financial P&L information and develop strategies that lead to increased profitability EBITDA performance of the BU.• Ensure that all Finance policies and Operating Procedures are prepared and followed to the highest quality and updated as needed and are enforced on a daily basis.• Oversee compliance management and make sure policies and procedures were compliant with legislative and organizational needs.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Standard Textiles, New Delhi, India(US Based Organization into Health care & Hospitality). Manage India Office Operations (Purchasing, Merchandising, Production, Supply Chain Management & Quality Assurance). • Ensure Business Development in Healthcare (Terry, Sheeting, Apparel) & Hospitality (Terry & Sheeting) textile industry in terms of sourcing products out of India / Pakistan / Bangladesh. • Conceive & develop long term & annual sourcing strategy & business viability plans. • Lead a team of Planner, Merchandisers & Quality Manager handling current business. • Provide different solutions like adapting alternate products, packing improvements.• Develop productive relationships with key account holders. • Mitigate supply risks by thoroughly comparing stock forecasts with actual usage. • Develop & implement policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Ikea Trading (I) Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon, India Enhance competitiveness in achieving the Best Buy in sourcing the Home Furnishing products. • Work on product, packaging, logistics & production improvements & achieve 2-4% price development targets. • Ensure Product development right from idea to reality by securing IKEA TQE demands on suppliers & products. • Vendor Management: Support the start-up, development and discontinuation of vendors & products. • Evaluate supplier's production set up, production capacity & production possibilities, mould to fit IKEA's requirements Play key role in chemical management to secure TQE demands. • Collaborate with quality manager, laboratories & vendors to establish, meet and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools. • Collaborate with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Associated Merchandising Corp, New Delhi, India (A subsidiary of Target Corp, USA)Sourcing / Buying fabrics from India & Bangladesh for Apparels & Home Furnishing products. • Product development right from idea to finished product. • Evaluate & understand the supplier set up, production capacity & possibilities. • Deliver strategic sourcing management solutions, addressing sourcing inefficiencies to maximise product value. • Work with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently. • Improve inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods. • Travel to national and international business locations. • Mitigate supply risks identified through comparing stock forecasts with actual usage.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Kikomo Ltd, Mumbai, India • Sourcing/Purchasing Apparels & fabrics (knits & woven) from Asia for Men's Top Wrangler Hero Label & Bottoms- Ruff Hewn Label & other private labels & different buyers like K Mart, Shopko. • Product development for Apparels (both knits & Woven). • Vendor Management, Continuous development of the existing vendors & start-up of new vendors. • Start the concept of (IN7) garment dyeing by making customized garments from RFD fabrics by using blends of different fibres. • Quality audits for existing production. Reduce quality claims. • Streamline manufacturing processes to remove unnecessary steps and produce quality products through faster, more efficient systems.