Apurv Thapliyal

• Work Experience:
• Team Lead — Supply Chain and Procurement, Company: Accenture.|Duration: [4 years] - Led sourcing and procurement transformation projects using tools such as Ariba and Oracle, delivering strategic cost reductions of up to 23% across multi-million-dollar spend.
• Implemented advanced analytics and automation for vendor management, improving supplier performance metrics by 17%, and optimizing costs.
• Designed and executed supplier negotiation strategies, increasing savings by $2M annually, while maintaining optimal pricing and service standards.
• Directed cross-functional teams (15+ members) through procurement process optimization and contract lifecycle management, ensuring 100% compliance.
• Supported Oracle SCM digital transformation, facilitating successful cutover and post-go-live support for SCM modules across multiple Fortune 500 clients.

Team Lead — Procurement and Supply Chain Operations, Company: Halliburton. Duration: [1 year].

• Managed end-to-end P2P and accounts payable operations, reducing processing time by 35% via automation and process reengineering.
• Developed strategic sourcing initiatives and implemented spend analytics, achieving an 18% reduction in total procurement expenditure.
• Built strong vendor and stakeholder relationships, supporting account plans, and expanding control across indirect spend categories.
• Led business blueprint workshops for SCM (procurement, inventory, planning), driving the adoption of best practices and innovative solutions.
• Mentored sourcing teams on delivery excellence, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation, resulting in a 40% increase in project success rates.

Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, Company: [Sutherland Global Services]. |Duration: [4 years]

• Conducted market and supplier research, providing actionable insights for sourcing optimization and risk mitigation strategies.
• Streamlined material master data processes and improved procurement transparency, increasing spend governance by 22%.
• Collaborated with IT teams to integrate procurement data, enabling real-time analytics and dashboarding for spend and contract management.
• Supported cross-client sourcing activities, developing category structures for monitoring and governance that realized stated contract benefits.
• Managed logistics and warehouse cycles, optimizing inbound/outbound flows, and internal movements to support supply sustainability.

Analyst — Procurement and Order Management, Company: Oracle. Duration: 2 years.

• Supported order processing, pricing, and accounts payables, maintaining a >99.5% accuracy rate in transaction records.
• Facilitated supplier onboarding and material master data setup, enhancing procurement efficiency and vendor management.
• Tracked and analyzed procurement KPIs, contributing to monthly dashboard and business review sessions with leadership.
• Executed supplier agreement administration, aiding in contract setup and renewal processes.
• Provided process and data support for planning, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation initiatives.

Top 10 Keywords.

• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Material Master
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay)
• Accounts Payable
• Order Management
• Pricing
• Analytics
• Transformation.