Arpita Phadke
Thane
Summary
Senior Commercial and Sourcing Analyst with 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management within global financial and professional services. Skilled in cost modelling, spend analysis, governance, vendor benchmarking, invoice validation, and stakeholder advisory. Adept at partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost control, financial accuracy, and contract compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Commercial Analyst
M&G Global Services
Mumbai
10.2023 - Current
- Supported end‑to‑end sourcing and RFx processes for new funds, renewals, and amendments, including requirements analysis, commercial evaluation, and contract execution.
- Conducted rate card modelling, fee benchmarking, and cost impact analysis to guide vendor negotiation and selection.
- Partnered with Legal, TPAM, Finance, and Contract Managers to negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and contractual deviations.
- Performed gap analysis of supplier contracts against internal standards, driving remediation actions and compliance improvements.
- Managed vendor spend tracking, cost variance analysis, and KPI monitoring to support financial governance and accurate forecasting.
- Identified billing discrepancies and cost anomalies, mitigating financial risks through timely escalation.
- Served as commercial liaison for suppliers and stakeholders, translating business requirements into compliant commercial outcomes.
- Supported onboarding, documentation, and approval workflows in Oracle and DocuSign.
- Maintained structured contract databases, outsourcing registers, risk trackers, and audit documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prepared reporting inputs for management reviews, governance forums, and audits.
Analyst
KPMG India Services LLP
Mumbai
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed complete Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, 3‑way matching, and vendor reconciliation.
- Executed GST reconciliation (GSTR‑2A & GSTR‑2) and resolved vendor statement discrepancies.
- Prepared financial, expense, and ageing reports to support month‑end closing and compliance.
- Implemented process optimisation initiatives that reduced approval cycles by 20%.
- Prevented overpayments through invoice verification and cost controls, saving ~₹ 50,000 annually.
- Supported XBRL‑based financial statement preparation for ACRA (Singapore).
- Utilised SAP and Oracle systems with 100% financial data accuracy.
Accounts Payable Associate
Capgemini India
Mumbai
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Verified and processed vendor invoices in SAP ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Resolved vendor issues and improved processing efficiency by 60% through workflow enhancements.
- Maintained vendor master data and supported AP audits and reporting.
- Contributed to process improvements that reduced invoice turnaround time and enhanced team productivity.
Assistant
Pranaya Auto Works
Thane
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Performed bank reconciliations for customer and vendor accounts using Tally ERP.
- Processed customer payments and maintained daily cash flow entries.
- Verified receipts, vouchers, and journal postings for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored outstanding balances and followed up with customers for pending payments.
- Assisted with month‑end closing activities and management reporting.
- Ensured alignment of ledger entries with bank statements and accounting records.
Education
Graduate - Financial Management
Bachelor Of Financial Markets
Mumbai06-2017
MBA - Finance
NMIMS
Mumbai04-2026
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Commercial Analysis
- Procurement
- Cost Optimisation
- Supplier Negotiation
- P
- Spend Analytics
- Financial Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Invoice Validation
- Service Level Tracking
- Procurement Operations
- SAP
- Oracle
- Power BI
- DocuSign
Accomplishments
Star of the Month, M&G Plc — Recognized for driving contract efficiency and cost control initiatives.
Timeline
Senior Commercial Analyst
M&G Global Services
10.2023 - Current
Analyst
KPMG India Services LLP
05.2020 - 10.2023
Accounts Payable Associate
Capgemini India
01.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant
Pranaya Auto Works
06.2017 - 11.2018
Graduate - Financial Management
Bachelor Of Financial Markets
MBA - Finance
NMIMS