Dishant Grover
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
An experienced and versatile professional with a 12-year track record in procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and order management. A fast learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of adapting to a multitasking environment. An effective communicator with skills in team management, leadership, and relationship building.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
IT Sourcing Professional
British Telecom
08.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities includes the implementation of RFI, RFP, RFQ, Contract Management, Vendor Negotiations, and the creation of comparative analyses for Internal Stakeholders.
- Drafting and negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), as well as preparing any necessary Amendments and Addendums.
- Engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to align on contractual and sourcing requirements.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity by streamlining processes, and eliminating low-value or redundant activities.
- Responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including generating purchase requisitions, converting them to purchase orders, and overseeing spend and vendor management.
- Engaged in price negotiations, contract review and redlining, vendor identification and management, and comparative analysis.
- Expense Management, Vendor Oversight and Contractual Oversight.
- Showcasing business proposals to the executive leadership in India.
- Working in categories Engineering Materials, Core Network, and Engineering Field Services.
- Developed strategic sourcing strategies for IT hardware and software, enhancing procurement efficiency and vendor relationships.
- Conducted thorough market analysis to identify potential suppliers, resulting in improved contract negotiations and reduced costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Implemented risk management frameworks for supplier selection, ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimizing potential disruptions.
Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Vision India (Client: - Schneider Electric India Private Limited)
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsibilities included initiating and overseeing the RFI, RFP, RFQ, managing contract administration, leading vendor negotiations, and producing comparative analyses for internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for the drafting and negotiation of master service agreements, statements of work, as well as the creation of any required amendments and addendums.
- Engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to align on contractual and sourcing requirements along with Expense and Vendor management.
- Worked in categories including Logistics, Marcom, Real Estate and Professional Service.
- Streamlined procurement processes by analyzing supplier performance, resulting in improved supplier relationships and reduced lead times.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and achieving cost savings on indirect procurement.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies that aligned with organizational goals, enhancing overall procurement efficiency.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers, increasing the diversity of the supply base and enhancing competition.
Transaction Processing Senior Analyst
Accenture
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsibilities included tasks as RFI, RFP, RFQ, Contract Management, Vendor Negotiations, and Comparatives.
- Overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, encompassing the creation of purchase requisitions, conversion to purchase orders, as well as the management of spending and vendor partnerships.
- Contract negotiation for purchases related to both Information Technology and non-Information Technology domains.
- Reviewed contracts for the US, UK, and Canadian markets, evaluating them against various parameters based on the established guidelines.
- Worked in categories including Meetings & Events, IT, Financial Services, Professional Services, In house printing Services, Catalogue Services, Marketing & Advertising.
- Here are eight resume experience statements for the role of Transaction Processing Senior Analyst, based on the provided details:
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline transaction processing workflows, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Analyzed transaction data and identified trends, enabling proactive decision-making that enhanced accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvements using automation tools, which significantly reduced manual errors and increased productivity.
IND Procurement Specialist-1
Aon
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities covered a range of procurement-related tasks, including strategic sourcing, issuing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, as well as managing contracts and negotiating with vendors.
- Skillfully negotiated contracts for both Information Technology and non-Information Technology purchases, resulting in significant cost savings of over a million dollars for the company.
- Prepared comprehensive Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), as well as amendments and addendums.
- Assessed and screened contracts across the US, UK, and Canada markets against multiple criteria as per the specified guidelines.
- Responsible for the end-to-end procurement process, including creating purchase requisitions, converting them into purchase orders, and managing spending and vendors. Conducted vendor negotiations, contract reviews, vendor identification and evaluation, and comparative analysis.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual and sourcing requirements were met. Presented business cases to the India Leadership Team.
- Worked in categories including Meetings & Events, IT, Financial Services, Professional Services, In house printing Services, Catalogue Services, Marketing & Advertising.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing automated systems, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced order cycle times.
- Led cross-functional teams to negotiate contracts, achieving favorable terms that enhanced supplier relationships and drove cost savings.
- Developed and maintained supplier performance metrics to ensure compliance with quality standards, fostering continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducted market analysis to identify emerging trends, supporting strategic sourcing decisions that aligned with organizational objectives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to forecast demand, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing excess stock while ensuring product availability.
- Managed vendor selection processes, evaluating proposals to select suppliers that aligned with strategic goals and operational needs.
- Assisted in the development of procurement policies, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and organizational compliance standards.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives within the procurement department that significantly reduced overhead expenses.
Service Request Manager
British Telecom
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained customized in-house tools, including S3, BFG, and NMS, to manage the inventory across multiple sites for the entire P&G project.
- Comprehended the client's inquiries, addressed them appropriately, and provided the client with accurate feedback within the designated timeframe.
- Accountable for ensuring the inventory is maintained and executed in the appropriate state, whether it is Implementing, Installed, Ceased, or Disposed, as per the client's requirements across various sites.
- Regularly monitor the service delivery to the client. Compile key reports and provide them to the key user for Data Integration.
Process Associate
Capgemini
01.2014 - 05.2015
- As an End User, I processed the Order Forms received from CT and followed up with the SAP Team to confirm the successful handling of the orders in SAP.
- Generating Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Invoices, and Service Orders within the SAP Supply Chain Management (P2O/R3) Environment.
- Comprehension of DOP (Drop of Point), Direct Sales Ordering.
- Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) associated with various Regions and Zones for the Shipment of Goods on SAP (P2O)
- Reach out to the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) regarding the draft Airway Bill (AWB), review the document, and request the original AWB or any necessary amendments. Ensure the timely maintenance and submission of reports, the Must Delivery List (MDL), and the Order Monitoring Sheet (OMS) as per the agreed-upon turnaround time (TAT).
SAP Business One Consultant
Kabeer InfoTech Systems
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Identified and analyzed minor business changes, then map them into the system.
- Established an alert management system and approval workflows to meet the client's specifications.
- Designing Custom Data Fields and Structured Search Queries. Crafting Queries to Generate Concise Reports using the Query Generator.
- Provided training to end users on the functionality of SAP Business One (SAP B1) version 8.82.
- Responsible for developing and implementing database marketing strategies, establishing valuable business collaborations, overseeing team operations, offering operational assistance, and performing comprehensive data analysis.
- Led the implementation of SAP Business One, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining business processes across departments.
- Conducted in-depth needs analysis for clients, resulting in customized SAP solutions that improved user satisfaction and system performance.
- Provided ongoing training and support to clients, empowering end-users to maximize their utilization of SAP Business One functionalities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system improvements, driving user adoption and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Education
MCA - Computer Applications
Manav Rachna International University
01.2012
BCA - Computer Software and Media Applications
MDU University
01.2008
Skills
- Purchase forecasting
- Financial skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Inventory management
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
RFP management
Contract negotiation
Vendor management
Comparative analysis
Master Service Agreements
Statements of Work
Process improvement
Vendor identification
Supplier performance metrics
Category Experience
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Field Services
- Core Network
- Real Estate
- Marketing communications (Marcom)
- Professional Service
- Meetings & Events
- IT
- Financial Service
- Printing Services
- Catalogue Services
- Marketing & Advertising
Tools Used
- Globality
- Cirtuo
- DraftHub, Fairmarket
- Microsoft Excel
- Coupa
- IBM Emptoris
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- Radix PTP and Radix One
- Lotus Notes
Timeline
IT Sourcing Professional
British Telecom
08.2022 - Current
Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Vision India (Client: - Schneider Electric India Private Limited)
06.2021 - 08.2022
Transaction Processing Senior Analyst
Accenture
01.2019 - 06.2021
IND Procurement Specialist-1
Aon
01.2017 - 01.2019
Service Request Manager
British Telecom
05.2015 - 01.2017
Process Associate
Capgemini
01.2014 - 05.2015
SAP Business One Consultant
Kabeer InfoTech Systems
10.2012 - 12.2013
BCA - Computer Software and Media Applications
MDU University
MCA - Computer Applications
Manav Rachna International University