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Apurv Kshirsagar

Mumbai

Summary

Results-driven IT procurement with extensive experience at Phantoms Studios, focusing on software and cloud procurement as well as contract negotiation. Proven ability to achieve significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and financial analysis, while ensuring compliance across global contracts. Expertise in vendor evaluation and asset management has led to notable enhancements in operational efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Consultant

Phantoms Studios
Mumbai
06.2024 - Current
  • Working on currently as software and cloud procurement projects.
  • Supporting end-to-end contract lifecycle management, negotiating business and legal requirements, identifying, and driving compliance management on all procurement contracts across various regions. (Master Service Agreements, Master Lease Agreements, Statement of Work, and other relevant documents.)
  • Procuring a G Suite (now known as Google Workspace), Zoom, and Zoho for current needs across the organization.
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and products.

IT- Procurement

VMG (VICE MEDIA GROUP)
Mumbai
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • Planning for users across the APAC region within the business.
  • Maintaining records of software licenses. like (Google Cloud Service, Okta, Adobe, Fresh-service, etc.)
  • Utilized procurement software to streamline purchasing processes and improve accuracy.
  • Worked with vendors and suppliers during the procurement process for automation hardware and software.
  • A cloud-based procure, with features for managing orders, suppliers, and reporting.
  • Supporting end-to-end contract lifecycle management, negotiating business and legal requirements, identifying, and driving compliance management on all procurement contracts across various regions.

Procurement Specialist

TechnoWorld
Mumbai
05.2020 - 06.2021

Build and maintain relationships with these vendors to ensure good deals and support.

Purchase Order Creation & Management: Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services according to the organization's needs.

Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory of IT assets (e.g., computers, servers, networking equipment, and software licenses), ensuring that sufficient stock levels are maintained without over-purchasing.

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational policies, legal regulations, and licensing agreements. Maintain records of purchases, contracts, and vendor agreements.

Budget Tracking: Work closely with the finance team to monitor IT procurement budgets and ensure spending aligns with company expectations.

IT- Support Specialist

CMIL (CUMMINS INDIA LTD.)
Pune
10.2019 - 04.2020

Maintaining more than 5,000 devices, including mobile workstations. Monitoring BMC Remedy IT Service Management (8.1). Configure Symantec Endpoint Protection. Configured industrial machine through CGD. Monitoring Asset Management. Network port activity. Configuring an Advanced Mobile Workstation Through CGD. and iPad through MobileIron. Automated MDM enrollment settings. Simplify account setup, configure policies, distribute apps, and apply device restrictions remotely. Deploying Jio data cards and SIM cards. Software and hardware inventory management. Involved in Software License Management. Maintain license registration. Workstation validation in the tool.

Skills

  • Procurement planning
  • Financial acumen
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Service Level Agreements,

Timeline

IT Consultant

Phantoms Studios
06.2024 - Current

IT- Procurement

VMG (VICE MEDIA GROUP)
07.2021 - 05.2024

Procurement Specialist

TechnoWorld
05.2020 - 06.2021

IT- Support Specialist

CMIL (CUMMINS INDIA LTD.)
10.2019 - 04.2020
Apurv Kshirsagar