DIPAK KUMAR SAHOO
Procurement Practice Specialist
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic MBA graduate specializing in Supply Chain Management, with over 12 years of extensive experience in Procurement and Contract Management. A tech-savvy professional proficient in managing sourcing, contracts across all phases and actively involved in end-to-end procurement processes. Skilled in global sourcing, contract lifecycle management, commercial negotiations, and supply chain optimization. An effective communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, committed to driving operational excellence and achieving strategic goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Practice Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Managing end-to-end sourcing and contracting initiatives across multiple categories, including Marketing, HR, Finance, and Corporate Services, for Accenture market units in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Nordic countries.
- Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to achieve cost-saving targets while maintaining quality standards and ensuring strong supplier performance.
- Overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, including contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation.
- Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
- Managing supplier relationships and performance by conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, taxation, operations, IS and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Applying strategic sourcing methodologies such as market analysis, supplier segmentation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
- Leading the TSM sustainability assessment program for the Nordics region, ensuring supplier compliance with environmental, social, and ethical standards.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders, including Accenture leadership and aligned client leadership teams, as well as external partners, to strengthen supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance.
- Coordinating training and awareness programs to educate suppliers and internal teams on sustainability best practices and compliance requirements.
Contract Management Executive
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Led the complete execution of the sourcing process, including the creation of RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs, and evaluated vendor responses through in-depth cost and price analysis techniques.
- Managed competitive procurement opportunities across assigned categories, identifying operational efficiencies and driving cost-saving initiatives.
- Collaborated with business partners to develop sourcing strategies and led commercial negotiations with vendors at both local and regional levels.
- Played a key role in handling day-to-day contractual and commercial matters, including bid analysis, contract drafting, negotiation, administration, and vendor management.
- Utilized Smart Contract and Contract Management systems to manage the full contract lifecycle, including workspace creation, contract tracking, and change management.
- Served as a subject matter expert for all service line contracts—maximizing agreement value, resolving issues, and governing contract change processes.
- Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, technical teams, and legal experts to ensure seamless agreement execution and transitions within established timelines.
- Led contract compliance and commercial review meetings with suppliers and facilitated regular stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and monitor performance.
- Provided end-to-end contract management support in the SAP module—initiating legal reviews, securing approvals per Delegation of Authority (DOA), obtaining e-signatures via DocuSign, and ensuring timely communication of executed contracts to relevant stakeholders.
Senior Procurement Specialist
ABB Global Industries & Services Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed end-to-end Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S) procurement for ABB GISPL and ABB India operations, including global sourcing, tactical sourcing, contract management, catalog management, and commercial negotiations.
- Executed the full Source-to-Procure and Procure-to-Pay cycles using SAP Procurement, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Led comprehensive sourcing processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ creation, vendor response evaluation, and in-depth cost/price analysis.
- Implemented and managed the Ariba Contract Management Tool and Prosupply+ for contract lifecycle management, including the creation and monitoring of contract workspaces and documentation.
- Created and managed sourcing events using customized Ariba Sourcing modules, ensuring effective execution and monitoring of procurement activities.
- Utilized catalog management tools such as Easy Procurement to streamline and automate the procurement process.
- Oversaw vendor management activities, including performance evaluation, competitiveness assessment, and the implementation of improvement initiative.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across ABB GISPL and ABB India Ltd (Pan-India) to deliver impactful procurement solutions and build strong relationships with stakeholders and functional leaders.
- Delivered end-to-end solutions for major procurement projects and enhancements—from gathering requirements to implementation and delivery.
- Provided detailed reporting and analytics support through the preparation of monthly and weekly Procurement MIS reports for the management team.
- Ensured full compliance with ABB policies and procedures, monitored procurement KPIs, and reported on key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Procurement Analyst
Xerox Business Services
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed tactical sourcing activities across high-spend, high-visibility, and complex projects—primarily within indirect categories and occasionally within direct categories—using a strong understanding of RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
- Executed end-to-end sourcing projects utilizing tools such as Pro-Supply (Emptoris), delivering significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Provided comprehensive indirect procurement services, including global sourcing, contract management, and commercial negotiations, consistently achieving project targets within defined timelines.
- Generated detailed reporting and actionable insights for senior management by preparing weekly and monthly Procurement MIS reports, as well as ad-hoc reports.
- Conducted contract data management, supplier data management, and item data management to maintain accuracy and streamline procurement workflows.
- Implemented vendor performance management strategies, assessing supplier effectiveness and competitiveness, and recommending process improvement initiative.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple regions, establishing strong working relationships with stakeholders and functional leaders to drive results.
- Coordinated daily with receiving teams, suppliers, and internal departments to meet supply chain needs, prioritize critical orders, and resolve issues based on urgency.
- Managed the quotation process end-to-end, including pricing and terms negotiations, and ensured supplier compliance with client contractual requirements.
Procurement Executive
Sovereign Developers & Infra Pvt. Ltd
11.2012 - 03.2014
- · Effectively managed the procurement process and import operations, achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial negotiations, and vendor management.
- Conducted sourcing activities including RFQ creation and vendor response evaluation, performing detailed cost and price analyses to award purchase orders aligned with program requirements and terms & conditions.
- Acted as a key liaison between suppliers and business units to ensure clear understanding of scope of work, material specifications, pricing, contractual terms, and delivery schedules.
- Managed projects and routine procurement tasks to ensure accurate, timely completion in accordance with established guidelines.
- Developed and implemented purchasing action plans that enhanced material delivery timelines and availability, supporting operational goals.
- Proactively addressed supplier issues such as damage claims, rejections, losses, material returns, cancellations, and engineering change orders to minimize disruptions and maintain supply chain integrity.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Jansons School of Business
Coimbatore 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science -
Utkal University
Bhubaneswar 04.2001 -
Skills
Contract Lifecycle Management
Timeline
Procurement Practice Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Contract Management Executive
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
10.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Procurement Specialist
ABB Global Industries & Services Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 10.2019
Procurement Analyst
Xerox Business Services
03.2014 - 11.2016
Procurement Executive
Sovereign Developers & Infra Pvt. Ltd
11.2012 - 03.2014
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Jansons School of Business
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science -
Utkal University
04.2001 -
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