Aman Barua
Gurugram
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in Contract Life Cycle Management and Team Leadership & Development. Achieved significant efficiency gains at Ernst and Young LLP by automating the invoice validation process. Proficient in strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement, driving procurement excellence and optimizing supply chains while ensuring robust contract governance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant - Risk Advisory Services
Ernst and Young LLP
Gurgaon
05.2022 - Current
- Managed annual contracts and invoicing totaling $250 million for finance and internal control departments.
- Reviewed IT outsourcing agreements with vendors.
- Performing PO creation, GR creation, Invoice validation and collaborate with AP team for invoice payment
- Handle contract changes, invoice management, performance evaluations, and SLA management.
- Maintained contract governance through regular reporting.
- Supervised the execution of process initiatives, pinpointing areas for enhancement.
- Secured $80 in yearly cost reductions by automating processes.
- Managed a team responsible for automating the invoice validation system.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are reviewed regularly.
- Reviewed and established terms for SOWs and Change Requests.
- Analyzed complex information from multiple sources to identify patterns or trends.
- Developed comprehensive dashboards tailored for procurement decision-making.
Engineer - Supply Chain Management
Samsung Irex India LLP
Gurgaon
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Executed vendor governance and development activities.
- Coordinated procurement processes including RFPs, supplier evaluation and cost discussions.
- Ensured efficient functioning of worldwide supply logistics.
- Formulated effective approaches for supplier negotiations in both direct and indirect categories.
- Collaborated on creation of quality control standards for product.
- Ensured efficient inventory management to satisfy market needs via imports as well as local sourcing.
- Assisted in analyzing data for significant sourcing projects aimed at negotiation preparations.
- Gained experience in deploying COUPA and SAP systems.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
Junior Engineer
Anglo Eastern Ship Management
Mumbai
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Aided in the execution of strategic global sourcing initiatives as directed by the Procurement Manager.
- Established and nurtured connections with suppliers, enhancing communication.
- Implemented strategies for effective stakeholder management, improving supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with Procurement and Accounts Payable to onboard new vendors.
- Ensured process integrity and documentation in accordance with global standards.
- Directed end-to-end PR/PO operations in worldwide supply chains.
Graduate Engineer Trainee - Sourcing
Mega Rubber Technologies Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Oversaw Supply Chain Management, monthly close process, reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting.
- Evaluated emerging trends in commodities sector including rubber, oil, and BOP.
- Formulated procurement plans for individual projects.
- Conducted thorough commercial evaluations for projects.
- Conducted risk assessments on prospective contracts and agreements.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineer
GLA University
05.2018
Skills
- Contract Life Cycle Management
- Contract Governance
- Analytical Reporting
- End-To-End Sourcing
- Contract Review
- Supplier Management
- SLA Compliance Oversight
- Data Interpretation
- Sourcing Strategy Development
- Process Optimization
- Ownership Cost Evaluation
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Import Management
- Strategic Project Leadership
- Global Procurement
- Effective Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Performance Coordination
- Contract Management
- Effective Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Strategic growth management
- Team leadership & development
- Best practices implementation
- Project implementation
- Risk assessment
- Client requirements assessment
- Timeline development
- Trend analysis
- Proposal development
- Requirements gathering
- Technical review
- Assessments
- Process improvement
- Problem-solving
- Project analysis
- IT vendor management
- Vendor management
Languages
English, Fluent
Accomplishments
- Business Extraordinaire Award
- Received client appreciation for successful tool implementation
- Recognition for Developing Insightful Dashboards for Clients
Timeline
Consultant - Risk Advisory Services
Ernst and Young LLP
05.2022 - Current
Engineer - Supply Chain Management
Samsung Irex India LLP
01.2021 - 04.2022
Junior Engineer
Anglo Eastern Ship Management
07.2019 - 11.2020
Graduate Engineer Trainee - Sourcing
Mega Rubber Technologies Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineer
GLA University