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Akshay Khatri

Akshay Khatri

Senior Procurement specialist
Jabalpur

Summary

Senior Sourcing Analyst with over 7+ years of experience in procurement operations, supplier management, and advanced data analytics. Expertise in Ariba operations, SAP MM, Power BI, Oracle cost optimization, and strategic vendor management. Proven ability to streamline procurement processes and enhance supplier relationships for improved efficiency and compliance.

Senior sourcing expert equipped with robust experience in procurement, vendor management, and supply chain optimization. Skilled in negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and contract management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Reliable and adaptable with keen ability to navigate changing needs and priorities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Sourcing Specialist: Vendor Master MDM/Supplier Onboarding

ACCENTURE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2023 - Current
  • Led a team of 6 Sourcing specialists
  • Streamlined the supplier onboarding process, resulting in shorter lead times and improved efficiency.
  • Implemented a robust supplier onboarding program to ensure seamless integration into the supply chain network.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of onboarding programs by tracking employee performance, engagement, and satisfaction levels.
  • Enhanced supplier enablement with a 30% reduction in delivery times and a 40% increase in delivery reliability
  • Budgeting, cost control, and contract amendments, Use of contract management software for automation, Contract renewal, renegotiation, and termination
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings for the company without sacrificing quality.
  • Conducted regular supplier performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous process enhancements.
  • Developed training materials and facilitated onboarding processes for new hires, improving overall team performance.
  • Improved supplier relationships through timely payment processing and open communication channels.
  • Championed sustainability initiatives within procurement processes by prioritizing eco-friendly products and suppliers committed to environmentally responsible practices.
  • Established long-term partnerships with key suppliers, facilitating stable sources of essential goods at competitive prices over time.
  • Project Achievement: Client Satisfaction highest rating consecutively for 6 months

Senior Buyer

ACCENTURE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Perform regular supplier performance evaluations to ensure consistent supply of quality products and services
  • Worked with all kind of supplier including Direct, Indirect, PO, NON-PO, catering to all kind of IT/NOT IT Categories
  • Daily flashing reporting tasks like MRP, PO reports, PO Acknowledgement report, spend analysis report and working with Category managers to achieve "on time deliveries" and avoid postponed and preponed deliveries
  • Conducted thorough spend analysis to identify areas for potential cost savings and efficiencies.
  • Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Led a team of 5 buyers, enhancing performance by 40%, Day to day report on procurement performance metrics, including cost reduction initiatives
  • Skills used: SAP MM, Ariba Sourcing, Power BI, Microsoft access, AI reporting tools, Celonis, MS Access, MS Excel
  • Project: Implemented a new purchasing system (POM Tool) and forecasting system (FOR Tool), which decreased manual processing time by 9 hours per week, and increased enhanced deliveries by overall 40% quarterly basis

Senior Procurement Analyst

VODAFONE SHARED SERVICE INDIA (INTERNATIONAL)
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Managed Ariba operations, contract management, and S4 Hana Ariba Network system, driving efficiency and system optimization
  • Optimized inventory levels by conducting regular demand forecasting and establishing appropriate safety stock levels.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders throughout the organization to understand needs and develop tailored procurement solutions.
  • Project: Implemented the Ariba Smart Catalogue Optimization Tool (2020), streamlining procurement processes by eliminating manual searches, simplifying product searches for requesters and category managers, and updating catalogues and RFX information to improve decision-making

Data Analyst

HI-TECH SOLUTIONS
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Proficient in data mining, analysis, and interpretation to generate actionable insights for strategic decision-making
  • Developed data-driven reports and compelling visualizations to support business objectives and facilitate data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics & Communications

RGPV

Skills

Strong Communication Skills, Team oversight, Team Leadership Strategic Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management/Client Management, E-Procurement, Compliance and Documentation

Certification

SAP MM Certified Consultant, Henry Harvin

Timeline

Senior Sourcing Specialist: Vendor Master MDM/Supplier Onboarding

ACCENTURE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2023 - Current

Senior Buyer

ACCENTURE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Procurement Analyst

VODAFONE SHARED SERVICE INDIA (INTERNATIONAL)
08.2018 - 08.2022

Data Analyst

HI-TECH SOLUTIONS
06.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics & Communications

RGPV

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