GAURAV SHARMA
Private Job
Gurgaon
Summary
Procurement expert with proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost reduction having experience of more than 12+ Years. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. Adept at analyzing market trends, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing procurement processes. Known for high standards and delivering impactful results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Global Procurement Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on procurement objectives.
- Conducted regular supplier performance reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with contractual requirements.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of strategic projects.
- Led supplier selection process, evaluating capabilities and conducting thorough due diligence assessments.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced cycle times.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings initiatives.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
Manager Procurement
Evalueserve.Com Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2022
- Managing procurement of IT Assets, IT Software (For India Office & globally present offices) and other items.
- Managing permanent/Temporary hiring partners for HR team.
- Sourcing of Technology hiring partners.
- End to end contract closure with all major partners / OEMs.
- Responsibility of arranging quarterly partner governance meetings.
- Managing complete MIS along with quarterly decks.
- Key team player in driving employee engagement activities.
- Changing monthly demand purchase request to purchase order in Microsoft Dynamics.
- Observing the open order against demand change (schedule in, schedule out and cancellation)
- Coordinating with supplier on schedule delivery date against purchase order
- Networking with internal stakeholders e.g. - IT, operations, HR & Admin
- Checking and sustaining inventory, subcontracting transaction.
- Delivered over $ 4.5 Million in tangible, and verified, annual benefits from 2015 through Procurement activities and built a substantial annual savings pipeline of over $ 0.75 Million for future years.
- Sourcing of hiring partners in Egypt & KSA.
- Provided multiple cost saving worth $ 350000 through specification optimizations / alternate structures, new vendor development and e-sourcing
Section Officer
DCM Shriram Ltd.
11.2010 - 06.2014
Purchase Officer
Moonlight Auto Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 11.2010
Team Leader
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
06.2007 - 09.2009
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Karnataka State Open University
04.2001 - 01.2014
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Skills
Supplier relationship management
Sustainability practices
Cross-functional team leadership
Category management
Supplier management
Price negotiation
Global procurement
Cost analysis
Global sourcing
Teamwork
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/24/86
Timeline
Global Procurement Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
Manager Procurement
Evalueserve.Com Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2022
Section Officer
DCM Shriram Ltd.
11.2010 - 06.2014
Purchase Officer
Moonlight Auto Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 11.2010
Team Leader
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
06.2007 - 09.2009
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Karnataka State Open University
04.2001 - 01.2014
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Dayalbagh Educational Institute