ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

BSc (Statistics): Bangalore University

PMP: PMI, USA

PROFILE SUMMARY

A results-driven, PMP-certified procurement and program management leader with a proven track record across globally respected organizations and diverse industries. Experienced in leading high-impact procurement and transformation initiatives, delivering strategic value through operational excellence, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and category strategies, with a focus on cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiency. Recognized for driving procurement excellence through supplier performance management, contract automation, and inventory optimization. Adept at fostering supplier collaboration, navigating complex negotiations, and enabling business transformation through technology and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about developing high-performing, accountable teams and driving customer success through quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Well-positioned to add value across Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Operations, and Program Management functions.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

4 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Ernst & Young LLP
Director – Business Consulting , Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Services Dec 2021 ~ Jul 2024
- Led global cross functional team for procurement transformation consulting project optimizing talent strategy for external workforce professional services categories. Successfully executed strategic talent sourcing RFPs across multiple geographies, resulting in identification of savings opportunities and process efficiency improvements post-implementation.
- Developed playbooks, case studies, contributed to different client engagements in operating models, sourcing strategy, vendor portfolio optimisation. Participated in business development pursuit teams to lead aspects of proposal developments, managed engagement economics, resource allocation, revenue and financial tracking – invoicing, plan Vs actual tracking.

WalMart Global Technology Services India Pvt Ltd
Head of Procurement, Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Apr 2014 ~ Jul 2019
- Headed procurement performance realignment, transformed global procurement operations, achieving double-digit savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor management optimization. Led outsourcing of global procurement activities to India, establishing Procurement Shared Services. Established procurement analytics KPI dashboards helped reduce cycle times to drive team efficiency.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans for all indirect categories, managed multiple new facility and IT infrastructure build-outs.
- Conceptualized, designed and implemented global Contingent Workforce Solutions to enhance resource management, reduced hiring cycle time and improve cost savings by negotiating rate cards and deployment of SAP Fieldglass.

Nokia Solutions & Networks India Pvt Ltd
Global Category Manager – IT HW & CS, Global Procurement Jun 2008 ~ Apr 2014
- Managed global supplier relationship with IT HW, network equipment providers along with leadership role for IT HW, Care & Maintenance category regional teams, ensuring supplier integration, and driving simultaneous improvements in the quality, competitiveness and service levels of the supply base to support the global customer teams.
- Drove Katana cost savings management program through product cost modelling in alignment to Supplier Technology Roadmaps, Design to Cost and Cost Productivity Change.

Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Global IT Commodity Manager: Strategic Sourcing , Global Indirect Procurement Mar 2002 ~ Jun 2008
- Developed global procurement strategies for IT engineering outsourcing services, Telecom, Capital equipment for Lab infrastructure and Manufacturing Operations. Implemented best practices, optimizing the logistics plan. achieving substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Operations Program Manager
- Successfully set up complete Xeon processor validation business operations in India driving the execution of technology transfers, infrastructure setup, hiring and resources management, risk & communications management. Facilitated Master Activity Planning (MAP) Day for new processor validation project kick off with different functional stakeholders to identify the gaps, risks, chalk out a detailed project plan and risk mitigation plan tracking methodology.
Manufacturing Operations Program Manager
- Developed new strategy for PCB boards manufacturing and transitioned the product validation operations from US to India. Achieve savings through process restructuring of Logistics, Customs and STPI formalities for shipments from US to India.

MindTree Consulting Pvt Ltd
Head of Procurement, Associate Manager: Purchase Sep 2000 ~ Mar 2002
- Conceptualized and established the company’s purchase function, streamlining operations, enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer satisfaction.

Aditi Technologies Pvt Ltd
Head of Procurement, Purchase Executive Oct 1998 ~ Sep 2000
- Set up the purchase department, authored corporate purchase policies and managed procurement across diverse / all commodity spending.

BPL Limited
Member, Supplier Interface Team Jun 1995 ~ Oct 1998
- Implemented procurement strategies and JIT logistics plans, driving continuous improvement in supply chain operations.