Procurement and supply chain leader with over 9 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, SAP MM, and process excellence. Managed procurement spend of $130M, delivering up to double digit cost savings % for global operations. Led cross-functional teams of 20+ members, focusing on contract management, risk mitigation, and supplier negotiations, contributing to a 30% reduction in supplier-related risksUsing tools like SAP, Power BI, and Tableau, I analyze data to create supplier KPI dashboards and reports that improve decision-making and cut costs. I have driven procurement improvements across regions like India, ROA, and META, boosting supply chain resilience by 20%.I apply Lean Six Sigma methods to make sourcing and procurement more efficient, with a focus on vendor negotiations and building strong supplier relationships.Outside of work, I lead Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that support economically weaker communities.Feel free to connect with me at virendrasm009@gmail.com!Competencies: SAP Ariba, SAP MM, Ivalua, Power BI, Tableau, Celonis, Snowflake, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Spend Analysis, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Procurement Analytics
