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Gautam Prasad Tiwari

Gautam Prasad Tiwari

Rajnandgaon

Summary

Procurement and Sourcing Specialist with over 14 years of experience leading IT and operations procurement for large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in global vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and SAP-based procurement automation. Strong record of improving cost efficiency, streamlining sourcing workflows, and ensuring compliance across private and public sector initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in managing mainframe systems acquisition, enterprise hardware sourcing, and supplier performance analysis.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Procurement & Project Consulting

Freelancer
08.2024 - Current
  • Led specialized procurement projects for IT infrastructure and public-sector contracts, with focus on sourcing high-end systems and supporting automation initiatives.
  • Key Projects:
  • IBM Mainframe Procurement Acquired IBM Z13 & Z14 systems and components through international vendors; managed hardware specification matching, logistics, import compliance, and cost control.
  • IT Infrastructure Sourcing - Government Sector Handled complete sourcing of datacenter hardware, software, and licenses for public institutions; ensured adherence to regulatory norms and delivery SLAs.
  • IT Coordination for Rural Connectivity Project Oversaw vendor onboarding and material movement across 65,000+ locations; planned and tracked field team operations, improving deployment efficiency.

Sourcing Manager - IT Procurement & Automation

Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd
Rajnandgaon
04.2016 - 08.2024
  • Led strategic sourcing for IT and operational systems across manufacturing units, integrating SAP-driven procurement automation and vendor performance controls.
  • Developed and implemented sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and automation systems.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and cost-effective pricing.
  • Integrated SAP BTP with PLC systems for real-time inventory and procurement triggers.
  • Created automated PR/PO generation based on stock levels.
  • Designed spend analysis reports and dashboards to track supplier efficiency.
  • Improved compliance with robust audit trails and data security enforcement.

Operations Manager - IT Infrastructure

Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Managed IT systems and support operations for plant locations and corporate office.
  • Led infrastructure procurement and vendor management.
  • Designed disaster recovery plans and ensured business continuity.
  • Monitored system uptime, IT SLAs, and coordinated across departments.
  • Supported ERP and database environments for internal applications.

Team Lead (CMDB)

Hewlett Packard
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Managed HP Universal CMDB and DDMi projects for enterprise clients.
  • Customized CMDB and implemented upgrade rollouts.
  • Created root cause analyses and project documentation.
  • Provided expert guidance for data mapping and system health.

Software Engineer

Eworks Services Pvt. Ltd
02.2010 - 10.2011
  • Worked on ITSM platforms, including ServiceNow integration and workflow development.
  • Automated change management and ticket routing.
  • Developed APIs for external system communication.

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University
03-2010

Bachelor of Science -

Govt. Digvijay Autonomous College
03-2007

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & IT Procurement
  • Vendor Negotiation & Contract Management
  • ERP Systems (SAP BTP, Oracle)
  • Mainframe Infrastructure Procurement
  • PR/PO Automation & SAP Integration
  • International Vendor Coordination
  • Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization
  • Compliance & Audit Readiness
  • Public Sector Procurement Advisory

Certification

  • Oracle 11g Administrator Certified Associate
  • HP Universal CMDB 9.x - HPExpertOne

Professional Title

Procurement & Sourcing Specialist | IT Infrastructure & Operations Expert

Timeline

IT Procurement & Project Consulting

Freelancer
08.2024 - Current

Sourcing Manager - IT Procurement & Automation

Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2024

Operations Manager - IT Infrastructure

Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2016

Team Lead (CMDB)

Hewlett Packard
06.2012 - 11.2013

Software Engineer

Eworks Services Pvt. Ltd
02.2010 - 10.2011

Master of Computer Applications -

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University

Bachelor of Science -

Govt. Digvijay Autonomous College

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