Dynamic and results-driven Senior Procurement Manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing, CAPEX management, and operational excellence across FMCG and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in leading high-value greenfield and brownfield projects, vendor development, and achieving substantial cost reductions through standardization, spend consolidation, and strategic sourcing. Skilled in domestic and international procurement for capital equipment and utility machinery, with specialization in process lines for product categories such as dairy, chocolate, coffee, and noodles. Key Highlights:* Strategic Procurement Leadership: Directed CAPEX investments, including the Nestle Maggi, Coffee and chocolate Greenfield as well as Nestlé R&D Greenfield project, focusing on vendor optimization, cost efficiencies, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements.* Sustainability Initiatives: renewal energy, Led national GHGE and sustainability projects e.g Renewal energy, BOOT Boiler , implementing Biodigester in milk shed areas and promoting eco-friendly practices across India.* Digital Transformation Champion: Championed procurement digitalization with SAP Ariba (e-sourcing, RFI, RFP, RFQ, and reverse auctions) and Power BI for enhanced data-driven decision-making.* Continuous Improvement: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, driving quality improvements, efficiency gains, and operational excellence in procurement processes.Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, FSMS 22000 Lead Auditor, DuPont Certified Safety Auditor, 7-Step Strategic Sourcing, MS Project Proficiency.Technical Proficiency: Power BI, SAP Ariba, r-invoice , GLOBE Super User for SAP and Data Integration -GST implementation. Interest Areas; Capex, S&IM, 3P-Contract manufacturing, packaging, Raw material, MilkI am ready or open to take on new challenges with enthusiasm and ambition.