Ashwini Kulkarni
Mumbai
Summary
Procurement & Supply Chain Lead with cross-industry experience across Oil & Gas, Media, and IT. Managed $25M+ in spend, driving strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding. Led SAP MM and digital P2P implementations. Expert in cost optimisation, vendor management, and delivering efficient, compliant procurement outcomes.
Measurable Results:
• Base Optimization: Consolidated base locations by closing two yard/office facilities, delivering ~USD 285K annual savings.
• ONGC Deepwater Tender: Executed sourcing worth USD 1M for shore base operations; supported vessel requirement finalization (annual value ~USD 1.75M).
• Camp Mobilization: Led end-to-end crew camp mobilization and handover (annual spend ~USD 212K), ensuring seamless operations.
• Vendor Settlement: Negotiated closure of ~USD 275K legacy dues with a key vendor, including credit note recovery.
• Cost Optimization: Renegotiated base/yard rentals, achieving ~20% reduction and ~USD 44K annual savings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Sourcing Lead
SCHLUMBERGER ASIA SERVICES LTD
2023.12 - 2026.04
- Sourcing lead in the Oil & Gas sector, with a focus on optimizing sourcing strategies for critical equipment and materials.
- Managing a $25M annual spend across Indirect, Infrastructure, and Logistics categories, including manpower consultants, office space, warehousing, crew accommodation and hotels.
- Driving supplier engagement and development plans while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulatory standards.
- Implementing cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, bulk purchasing, and digital procurement solutions.
- Overseeing contract management and Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes, including tender support and long-term logistics contracts.
- Enhancing logistics, warehousing, and inventory operations to improve overall process efficiency.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to streamline procurement workflows and boost operational performance.
- SLB-Private
Senior Manager
BENNETT, COLEMAN & CO LTD (TIMES GROUP)
2008.06 - 2023.12
- Finalized commercials and oversaw supply and deliverable monitoring for direct and indirect materials and services across multiple locations in the Press, Broadcast Media, and Entertainment industry.
- Led capital expenditure (Capex) procurement projects for Broadcast Media.
- Executed facility management services (FMS) contracts, fleet management agreements, and cafeteria contracts for manufacturing units.
- Successfully managed pan-India annual contracts and one-time procurement deals.
- Handled supplier onboarding, ensuring smooth integration into procurement systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional management teams to identify requirements and align procurement strategies accordingly.
- Negotiated and finalized commercials for corporate events and activations.
- Performed spend analysis and led category management initiatives to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance.
Procurement Executive
D-LINK INDIA LIMITED
2003.09 - 2008.06
- Finalized commercials and monitored supply and delivery schedules for indirect materials at the Goa manufacturing plant.
- Managed inbound logistics documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with suppliers and logistics partners to streamline inbound material flow and reduce lead times.
- Supported inventory planning and replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid operational delays.
Accounts Assistant
ACME REGISTRATION PVT. LTD.
2003.03 - 2003.08
- Prepared and maintained documentation to ensure adherence to statutory compliance requirements.
- Processed vendor payments and managed accounts payable activities.
- Handled payroll processing, including salary disbursements for employees.
- Conducted regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Post Graduation Diploma in Business Administration
WELINGKAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
MumbaiHigher National Certificate - Excellence in Supply Chain
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
HyderabadBachelor - Bachelor of Commerce
GOA UNIVERSITY
GoaSkills
- Spend analysis and category management
- Cross-functional management
- Global procurement operations
- Techno-commercial analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Logistics and warehousing
- Data-driven decision making
- Direct and indirect buying
- Planning and scheduling
- Process reengineering
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor development
- Project management
- DVC management
- SAP MM module
Timeline
Sourcing Lead
SCHLUMBERGER ASIA SERVICES LTD
2023.12 - 2026.04
Senior Manager
BENNETT, COLEMAN & CO LTD (TIMES GROUP)
2008.06 - 2023.12
Procurement Executive
D-LINK INDIA LIMITED
2003.09 - 2008.06
Accounts Assistant
ACME REGISTRATION PVT. LTD.
2003.03 - 2003.08
Higher National Certificate - Excellence in Supply Chain
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Higher National Diploma - Post Graduation Diploma in Business Administration
WELINGKAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
Bachelor - Bachelor of Commerce
GOA UNIVERSITY