Ashish Kuttabadker
Sourcing and Procurement
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced and dedicated service-oriented Associate Manager with over 10 years of proven history in delivering efficient and reliable service. Brings a wealth of organizational skills and a positive attitude to every task. Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, possesses the ability to quickly acquire industry-specific knowledge. Alongside solid analytical and communication skills, well-equipped to contribute effectively to any team or organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Manager – Sourcing & Procurement
Genpact
03.2023 - Current
- Sourcing of the Indirect Spend categories with spend range up to $5m
- Drafting and Negotiating contracts; drive the preparation of proposal documents, statement of works (SOWs), quotations, and competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions attached
- Use appropriate pre-approved legal templates to produce NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), Call Off agreements, and contract amendments/renewals
- Develops, review, negotiate and executes complex business agreements and contracts as needed
- Supplier evaluation, selection, and set-up of ongoing performance management; Rate and manage the performance of suppliers, ensure supplier performance of all contracts
- Liaise with the stakeholders to understand their requirements and close them in the given time frame
- Perform spend & market analysis to identify the best available market price for the ongoing project/service
- Responsible for savings targets, timely deliveries, and Customer Satisfaction within the contractual SLAs/KPIs
- Participate periodically in reviews with Global Category managers and Regional Heads of Procurement and their sourcing managers to ensure strategies are aligned and pipeline activity is proceeding
- Develop and drive effective relationships with suppliers, Coordinate, review and respond to supplier inquiries, protests and appeals
- Agree on sourcing plans and set expectations for effective value delivery
- Help business Stakeholders understand and engage with the Client’s procurement processes & systems
- Assist in the execution of eSourcing and for delivering incremental value to the business through eAuctions where needed
- Work across a variety of categories so will need to demonstrate a broad range of Indirect category knowledge and be able to work dynamically and flexibly with a broad range of SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) across the Client business.
Associate Project Lead - Data & Analytics
GEP
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Manage Multiple Project Spend Analysis
- SOW Sign-off with Customer
- Track and deliver multiple projects at a time. Identify scope creeps and evaluate change requests.
- Guide Team on deliverables to customers. Have formal weekly project status review meetings with team and customer.
- Follow laid down processes, update weekly status and have 1-1 with team and PM / Sr. Manager
- Learn project Management to deliver projects successfully
- Understand and resolve issues with projects effectively and efficiently
- Brainstorming sessions with team to identify innovative approaches/ solutions.
- Travel to customer locations for requirements gathering, perception alignment and training customer on e Spend tool.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
Senior Analyst - Sourcing Procurement
Optum Global Solutions (India) Private Limited
02.2020 - 01.2022
- SOP Creation and Maintenance.
- Responsible for performing UAT testing on (Adobe, Mercury)
- Primarily responsible for Contract Data Migration from legacy systems to Ariba.
- Maintain contracts database and ensure availability of all executed contracts managed by ES&P within Ariba contracts module.
- Plan and carry out Contract Administration and its related activities
- Audit contract key attributes such as dates, amount, contract terms, pricing and payment schedule, compliance exhibits
- Prepare monthly reports and dashboards
- Organization Purchase Obligation Reporting for annual 10-K filings
- Respond to and follow up on contract enquiries via group email inbox, telephone, or support incidents
- Coordinate actions with internal procurement and legal teams if needed
- Establish roles/responsibilities with stakeholders
- Support/manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Senior Procurement Analyst
Prokarma Softech
12.2016 - 02.2020
- Handling entire spectrum of operations in PROCURE TO PAY process.
- Source and select suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, execution of purchase orders and award of contracts, master service agreements Handling RFPs
- RFQs [Request for Proposals/Quotes]
- Handling Bids - Inviting quotes from vendors and choose best suitable quote Negotiate prices received from vendors, to better suit both parties involved to make it win-win situation.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Setting up of contracts; managing same throughout their active term Resolving contract disputes [if any] Handling any issues; ad-hoc queries that might arise during contract term amp; working with vendor to resolve same.
- Processing of invoices and making sure amount involved gets charged to correct cost Centre Ensuring timely availability of service/material and release of vendor payment.
- Perform quarterly spend analysis to provide insights on vendor utilisation and report savings figure, lost opportunities
- Express ideas and information in clear and concise manner.
Analyst – Learning & Development
Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Handle Audit Function related course offerings.
- Organise all resources required for project completion.
- Verified Ariba Invoice billing information cross against details provided in support document.
- Identified measures to enhance invoice processing and offered assistance to operation's staff and suppliers as required.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Handle Audit Function related course offerings.
- Develop and manage project plans.
- Organize all resources required for project completion.
- Analyse new methods and opportunities.
Customer Service Executive
HSBC Electronic Data Processing-India
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Employed comprehensive benchmarks to establish and monitor customer service standards.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Explained online self-help options to customers to promote additional and after-hours support choices.
- Process payments in the various Currencies mentioned by the Customer.
- Liaise with Foreign Exchange Department for exchange rates.
- Process payments sent by customer and other departments.
- Process Standing Instructions on the date specified by the customer.
Technical Support Associate
Mahindra Satyam BPO –India
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided Technical support to customers of Verizon
- Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues
- Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions
- Prepare activity reports
- Stay Current with system information, changes and updates
- Provided Training and assistance to new Team members
- Configured Multiple devices and software to set up work stations for customers.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
MAGADH UNIVERSITY
06.2005 - 07.2008
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Data-driven category analysis
- Contract administration
- Experienced in procurement tools
- Proficient in Ariba platform
- Experience with Coupa solutions
- Service Now
- Communication Skills
- Data Transformation
- Data Modeling
- Data Visualization
- GEP Spend Tools
- SQL
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Associate Manager – Sourcing & Procurement
Genpact
03.2023 - Current
Associate Project Lead - Data & Analytics
GEP
01.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Analyst - Sourcing Procurement
Optum Global Solutions (India) Private Limited
02.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Procurement Analyst
Prokarma Softech
12.2016 - 02.2020
Analyst – Learning & Development
Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited
05.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 03.2013
Customer Service Executive
HSBC Electronic Data Processing-India
09.2010 - 01.2012
Technical Support Associate
Mahindra Satyam BPO –India
03.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
MAGADH UNIVERSITY
06.2005 - 07.2008
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