Strategic sourcing and procurement leader with 17 years of experience across healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and services. Developed effective sourcing strategies that drove significant savings and enhanced supplier performance. Skilled in commodities management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on collaboration and results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - External Partners Management
Vantive Healthcare Technology India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
05.2024 - Current
Developed global and regional sourcing strategies for indirect categories - Professional services, Contingent labor, IT services and CapEx, managing $50M in annual spend, while achieving 1-2% cost reductions through optimized supplier portfolios.
Aligned sourcing plans with business needs through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, enabling support for over 100 global projects and ensuring 100% requirement fulfillment.
Executed end-to-end sourcing for RFPs and RFQs in high-value categories, achieving $1.5M in multi-year savings and a 1% average price reduction annually.
Negotiated complex long-term contracts with structured pricing models, reducing total ownership costs by 2% on agreements valued at $20M.
Established strategic supplier relationships within a $50M supply base, implementing performance scorecards that enhanced on-time delivery to 95% and improved quality metrics by 20%.
Identified supply base risks for critical categories, developing contingency plans that protected annual spend during periods of market volatility.
Project Manager/Sr Engineer -SCM
Collins Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2021 - 04.2024
Led transition of supplier portfolio and development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Defined project scope and objectives, ensuring feasibility with all relevant parties.
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather comprehensive project requirements.
Monitored timelines and deliverables, providing stakeholders with regular progress updates.
Managed project risks by developing effective contingency plans.
Reported and escalated issues to management as necessary.
Delivered consulting services focused on engineering obsolescence management to improve efficiency across operations.
Created centralized tool for tracking electronic parts shortages, improving visibility across teams.
Procurement Project Manager
Honeywell International
Bengaluru
06.2014 - 12.2021
Solicited RFQ spend exceeding $500 million from more than 200 global electronics suppliers.
Facilitated annual RFQ solicitation, benchmarking, rationalization, negotiation, and business awards for Global Electronics COE.
Prepared RFQ packages from over 100 global sites in collaboration with GCM/CM teams.
Sourced NPI materials with cross-functional teams throughout all project phases, totaling $1 million in tooling and fixture procurement.
Successfully delivered multi-million-dollar projects on time, achieving cost savings and business goals.
Defined project scope, objectives, and engaged stakeholders to secure consensus.
Managed project progress and allocated resources, taking corrective actions.
Developed and published costed BOM at each build phase leading up to launch.
Sr Associate Buyer -Direct & Indirect
EXL Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2011 - 06.2014
Sourced and managed $2M direct spend for sheet metal and E-Mech commodities, ensuring alignment with budgetary and quality standards.
Negotiated contracts to optimize procurement costs and enhance supplier performance.
Established vendor relationships, facilitating cost-effective procurement outcomes and improved supplier collaboration.
Generated and monitored PO to PR documentation, ensuring timely acknowledgments and compliance with procurement processes.
Credit Assessment Officer
ANZ Banking Group
Bengaluru
04.2008 - 02.2011
Assessed and approved mortgages and unsecured loans with authorization limit up to $500K.
Served as escalation point for complex cases referred by front-end team, ensuring timely resolution.
Managed daily work item queue, ensuring productivity and quality standards met.
Compiled and distributed productivity and quality reports to monitor adherence to SLA requirements.
Conducted volume forecasting and variance analysis weekly and monthly.
Led employee meetings to improve communication and align team objectives with corporate goals.
Education
Global Master's - SCM & Sourcing
Michigan State University
07.2022
MBA - Finance and Operations
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bangalore
11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Sambalpur University
Rourkela
07.2006
Skills
Leadership skills
Sourcing strategy
Commodity management
Supplier relationship management
Project management
Effective communication
Contract negotiation
Creative problem solving
Adaptability to change
Certifications Courses
Six sigma Green Belt Certified, Honeywell Tech Solution Pvt Ltd.
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Sr. Manager - Global Alliances/Partners Development Center Lead at DatabricksSr. Manager - Global Alliances/Partners Development Center Lead at Databricks
<ul>
<li>Led and trained a diverse maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability.</li>
<li>Facilitated weekly team meetings to align on safety procedures, project updates, and documentation accuracy.</li>
<li>Delegated and tracked daily responsibilities for 10 staff members, using internal workflow systems and spreadsheets.</li>
<li>Built and maintained effective working relationships with employees and external partners.</li>
<li>Oversaw compliance for all employee documentation, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Authored project status reports, safety documentation, and contributed to permitting support materials.</li>
<li>Maintained inventory logs, and coordinated material movement using structured tracking systems.</li>
</ul> at JRH contracting<ul>
<li>Led and trained a diverse maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability.</li>
<li>Facilitated weekly team meetings to align on safety procedures, project updates, and documentation accuracy.</li>
<li>Delegated and tracked daily responsibilities for 10 staff members, using internal workflow systems and spreadsheets.</li>
<li>Built and maintained effective working relationships with employees and external partners.</li>
<li>Oversaw compliance for all employee documentation, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Authored project status reports, safety documentation, and contributed to permitting support materials.</li>
<li>Maintained inventory logs, and coordinated material movement using structured tracking systems.</li>
</ul> at JRH contracting