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Arkojyoti Banerjee

procurement
Hyderabad

Summary

With over 10 years of experience in procurement, global sourcing, and planning, I have successfully led teams, optimized procurement operations, and driven cost efficiency in multinational organizations. As a Senior Manager – Benchmarking, I specialize in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and process improvement, ensuring seamless operations and data-driven decision-making. My expertise extends to mergers & acquisitions support, contract negotiations, and risk management, making me adept at leading high-impact initiatives. With a strong background in team leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder collaboration, I am committed to driving business excellence and delivering measurable results.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Manager – Benchmarking Indirect Procurement

Procure Analytics
Hyderabad
01.2025 - Current
  • Led a team of analysts, overseeing benchmarking processes and ensuring superior service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored analysts in data processing, benchmark analysis, and result presentation.
  • Built and maintained strategic supplier relationships, conducted high-level negotiations, and managed escalations for timely deliveries.
  • Managed request prioritization and operational oversight to ensure accurate benchmarking analysis and documentation.
  • Collaborated with Business Development and Operations teams to align benchmarking strategies with business needs.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, supplier integrations, and data-driven efficiency initiatives.
  • Established structured communication channels for seamless cross-functional coordination.

Associate Manager – Global Sourcing & Procurement

Solenis Chemicals
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Ensured compliance with global procurement policies through adherence reports.
  • Led a team of procurement specialists for smooth procurement operations for supply chain planning and buyer team in the APAC region.
  • Managed Asia Pacific Direct & indirect operational teams.
  • Implemented Coupa E procurement tool for the indirect purchases by doing the testing and training the team and category management.
  • Ensure that all procurement activities align with company policies and strategic goals.
  • Oversee supplier onboarding in SAP, monitor supplier performance, and ensures ongoing compliance and quality.
  • Used dashboards and analytics to track spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report procurement KPIs to senior leadership or the category buyers.
  • Worked with finance team to resolve invoice related issues or discrepancies.
  • Managing the terms of payment for different sourcing projects; maintaining the agreement and administering the contracts with the chosen providers.
  • Spearheaded procurement aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and transitions.
  • SAP tests in WQR and WPR environment.
  • Led global risk management initiatives for direct procurement.
  • Conducted vendor spend analysis and compliance reporting.
  • Performing material management and interacting with vendors regarding the regulatory paperwork pertaining to the various chemicals that are obtained from them.
  • Applied Lean methodologies to streamline procurement processes.
  • Supported sustainability initiatives, including Solenis' Ecovadis accreditation.
  • Managed SOX compliance and collaborated closely with the Accounts Payable Team to address process issues in pricing and quantity discrepancies.
  • Did automation project for Indirect PO creations below 5000 USD order value.
  • Did automation project on outline agreement creation in SAP.

Procurement Analyst – Operational Procurement

Deloitte Support Services India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Verified and processed purchase orders & requisitions, ensuring compliance.
  • Managed invoice discrepancies and ensured vendor compliance.
  • Developed RFQs and maintained vendor data integrity.
  • Produced critical procurement reports for performance tracking.
  • Managed payment terms for different sourcing projects and administered vendor contracts.
  • Tracked and controlled the rate at which shopping cards were processed.
  • Updated the system's vendor data and reported on the monitoring of purchasing.
  • Vendor on boarding in SAP.

Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Logistics

E.I. DuPont Services Centre India
12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed vendor negotiations and procurement strategies to optimize costs.
  • Ensured on-time material deliveries and adherence to quality standards.
  • Led cost control initiatives and procurement process improvements.
  • Provided key reports to enhance procurement decision-making.
  • Did a project to improve the on time delivery for goods and services.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Symbiosis
Pune
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
01.2014 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Global Sourcing & Procurement

  • Procure to Pay

  • Vendor & Supplier Management

  • Team Building & Leadership

  • Logistics & Materials Management

  • Mergers & Acquisitions Support

  • Process Improvement & Lean Methodologies

  • Procurement Transformation

  • Management Consulting

  • Operations management

  • Resource allocation

  • Category Management

  • Data analytics

  • Cross-functional team coordination

  • Team leadership

  • Stakeholder management

  • Contracts & Negotiations

  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Recognized with the 'Exceed & Succeed Award' for leading M&As at Solenis (Project Diamond, Project Lilleborg, BASF-Solenis integration).
  • Received multiple 'Pats on the Back' awards for exceptional performance.
  • Earned the 'Spot Award' for 100% error-free order processing & adherence to TAT.
  • Won 'Best Team Award' for collaborative procurement excellence.
  • Led process transition for delivery assurance at Danisco.

Mergers And Acquisitions Experience

  • Project Lilleborg, Norway, Managed source-to-pay process and SAP implementation for planning and S2P.
  • Project Diamond, Shanghai, Led the merger of Solenis and Diversey for source-to-pay, SAP implementation, and smooth transition for APAC and the Middle East for planning and procurement ops.
  • Project DOM, Gujarat, BASF and Solenis integration for SAP implementation for planning and S2P.

Timeline

Senior Manager – Benchmarking Indirect Procurement

Procure Analytics
01.2025 - Current

Associate Manager – Global Sourcing & Procurement

Solenis Chemicals
12.2022 - 12.2024

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Symbiosis
01.2022 - 12.2022

Procurement Analyst – Operational Procurement

Deloitte Support Services India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 04.2018

Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Logistics

E.I. DuPont Services Centre India
12.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Banaras Hindu University
01.2014 - 12.2014
Arkojyoti Banerjeeprocurement