Ananya Dutta
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced IT procurement professional with 12 years of expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization. Skilled in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Proven track record in reducing procurement costs and ensuring quality IT products and services. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization with a focus on IT procurement excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
NetCracker Technology Solutions India Private Limited
09.2015 - Current
- Managed relationships with key vendors, fostering partnerships that improved service delivery and reduced risk.
- Negotiated contracts, achieving favorable terms and reducing overall procurement costs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced procurement cycle times and increased efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing plans that resulted in cost savings.
- Coordinated the procurement of IT hardware, software, and services.
- Conducted market analysis to identify cost-effective suppliers and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Developed and maintained procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed the RFP/RFQ process, from initial requirement gathering to vendor selection and contract award.
- Trained and mentored junior procurement staff, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Monitored supplier performance and resolved issues related to delivery, quality, and invoicing.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfill procurement needs effectively.
- Maintained accurate procurement records and generated reports for senior management review.
- Supported the implementation of a new ERP system, streamlining procurement processes and improving data accuracy.
P2P Analyst
Bharti Airtel Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for processing and initiating the invoices of the vendors in Oracle R12
- Timely settlement of the payment to vendors with payment details
- Validating the invoices before due date ensuring the payment is made on time
- Providing clear knowledge of processing the invoices and the payments to the vendors by handling the queries in Case Management tool
- SPOC for RTV (return to vendor) and cancelling the invoices, changing the due date, invoice date and number of the invoices as per the requestors with the proper approval of the business head
- Worked in project of SOA (statement of accounts) which is required for the reconciliation
- Resolving the FSS (Financial Shared Services) which is required for the reconciliation.
Expense Analyst
Oracle India Private Limited
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsible to provide administrative support in all the accounts payable related areas and taking care of expense audits for US, LAD and Canada operations
- Auditing expenses of the employee's and checking that they are reimbursed as per Oracle policies and ensuring they are paid on time
- Making sure the policies are up to date as per the changes in the local country tax refutation and other financial changes
- Reconciliation of our accounts used and also the bank reconciliation
- Researching and responding to the internal or external inquiries and working closely with local subsidiaries finance staff
- Handling service portal and solving the queries of the employees regarding their expenses
- Uploading the bank details of the employees in the system
- Clearing the outstanding items of the new merger companies and also helped the employees to move into the Oracle expense system
- Handling the travel advances and delinquencies.
Education
Post Graduate Program (MBA) - Finance and Marketing
New Delhi Institute of Management
07.2012
B.Com - Accountancy and Marketing
DHSK Commerce College
05.2009
Skills
- Vendor management
- Negotiation
- Purchasing
- Contract management
- Quality assurance
- Budgeting
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
NetCracker Technology Solutions India Private Limited
09.2015 - Current
P2P Analyst
Bharti Airtel Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
Expense Analyst
Oracle India Private Limited
08.2012 - 05.2014
Post Graduate Program (MBA) - Finance and Marketing
New Delhi Institute of Management
B.Com - Accountancy and Marketing
DHSK Commerce College
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