GIRIPRASAD G
Senior IT Procurement & Vendor Management Analyst
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Results-driven IT Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with 13 years leading procurement operations, strategic sourcing, and vendor negotiations. Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration to optimize procurement processes and ensure operational continuity. Expertise in IT hardware purchasing, telecom procurement, and software licensing, delivering cost savings and enhancing vendor relationships. Adept at procurement planning, analytics, and governance, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency and support organizational goals.
Overview
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13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vendor Management Analyst
Fiery Digital Imaging India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - Current
- Acting as an IT Procurement Lead in managing enterprise procurement operations and supporting business-critical sourcing initiatives.
- Spearheading end-to-end IT procurement and vendor management activities for software licenses, telecom services, infrastructure, cloud services, and operational procurement.
- Collaborated with leadership teams, finance departments, IT teams, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals, enhancing cross-functional engagement.
- Managing procurement lifecycle including sourcing, quotation analysis, vendor evaluation, negotiation, purchase order creation, invoice validation, and payment coordination.
- Drove procurement governance, ensured compliance adherence, and managed supplier performance metrics across procurement categories to optimize vendor relationships.
- Leading supplier negotiations to achieve favorable pricing, SLA commitments, commercial terms, and procurement cost optimization.
- Managing large-scale IT contract negotiations and renewals with global technology vendors including Microsoft, Adobe, etc telecom providers, cloud service partners, and enterprise software suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, compliance, service excellence, and long-term business value.
- Managing SaaS licensing, enterprise software procurement, early contract renewals, and co-term negotiations with global vendors in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders. Experienced in reviewing and coordinating execution of SOW, MSA, NDA, and MNDAs agreements while ensuring timely contract execution, legal stamping, CFO approvals, compliance adherence, and successful closure of business-critical enterprise agreements.
- Managed enterprise procurement dashboards, delivered KPI reporting, conducted spend analysis, and implemented procurement tracking mechanisms to improve visibility and decision-making.
- Supporting procurement transformation initiatives through workflow improvements, automation, and process optimization.
- Monitoring procurement KPIs, supplier performance metrics, inventory trends, and demand forecasting to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Managing enterprise software licensing, asset procurement, renewals, compliance tracking, and vendor contracts.
- Handling procurement of IT networking infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, structured cabling, wireless solutions, network accessories, and related IT hardware components while ensuring cost optimization, vendor compliance, and timely deployment support.
- Administering ServiceNow and JIRA ISHOP procurement dashboards while maintaining 100% ticket hygiene.
- Resolving supplier escalations involving delayed shipments, invoice discrepancies, payment disputes, and contractual issues.
- Supporting manufacturing and operational continuity through strategic sourcing and procurement planning.
- Conducting procurement reviews and vendor assessments to improve operational efficiency and sourcing effectiveness.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes and vendor engagement models.
- Managing B2B procurement operations and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including requisition management, vendor onboarding, purchase order processing, invoice reconciliation, payment coordination, and procurement compliance to ensure seamless operational execution.
- Major Achievements
- Achieved annual procurement cost savings exceeding INR 40+ Lakhs through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and procurement optimization.
- Improved organizational cash flow by delivering INR 10+ Lakhs in savings through renegotiated supplier payment terms.
- Extended supplier payment cycles by an average of 45 days, significantly improving working capital efficiency.
- Successfully implemented JIRA ISHOP and procurement invoice systems to improve documentation accuracy and procurement visibility.
- Developed alternate sourcing strategies to reduce dependency on single-source vendors and strengthen business continuity.
- Received the “Spotlight Award” for outstanding vendor negotiation and telecom procurement management.
- Honored with the “Spirit of the Company Award” for exceptional support and operational continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purchase Executive
Xerox India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Handled procurement operations for IT purchasing, services, interiors, exteriors, and power transmission commodities.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure timely material availability for manufacturing operations, enhancing production efficiency.
- Executed procurement activities under high-pressure production timelines, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.
- Worked closely with General Motors APQP SQE teams to perform supplier audits and validate supplier quality processes.
- Managed PPAP approvals, engineering change validations, and procurement compliance documentation.
- Collaborated with engineering, validation, supplier quality, and buyer teams to streamline procurement execution and support operational goals.
- Major Achievements
- Delivered annual procurement savings exceeding INR 25+ Lakhs through supply base rationalization and sourcing optimization.
- Awarded the prestigious “Feather in the Cap Award” for successfully meeting General Motors assembly plant delivery timelines.
- Improved supplier responsiveness and procurement turnaround time through close-loop supplier management.
- Contributed significantly to inventory optimization and smooth material movement processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Sairam Institution01-2012
Skills
IT Procurement & Operations (Hardware and Software)
IT Procurement Leadership
Software License Purchase and Renewal Management
Contract Management- SOW/MSA/NDA/MNDA
Vendor Negotiations
Strategic Sourcing
Enterprise Procurement
Telecom Procurement
Supplier Governance and Relationship Management
Procurement Planning and Analytics
Budget Forecasting
Invoice & Payment Resolution
Cost Optimization
Vendor & Commercial Management
Stakeholder Management
Supply Chain Management
Accomplishments
- 13+ years of extensive experience in IT Procurement, Vendor Management & Supply Chain Operations
- Strong experience acting as IT Procurement Lead supporting enterprise procurement operations
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement governance, supplier management, and contract negotiations
- Successfully managed procurement operations across IT, telecom, manufacturing support, and enterprise services
- Delivered cumulative procurement savings exceeding INR 65+ Lakhs through sourcing optimization and vendor negotiations
- Strong experience in enterprise software licensing, telecom procurement, and IT asset management
- Expertise in SAP procurement operations, procurement reporting, spend analysis, and dashboard management
- Proven ability to manage high-volume procurement activities under demanding timelines and business-critical situations
- Successfully implemented procurement process improvements and procurement workflow automation initiatives
- Recognized for operational excellence, business continuity support, and vendor relationship management
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across business functions and leadership teams
- Experienced in supplier governance, procurement compliance, procurement analytics, and sourcing strategy development
- Spot Light Award – Exceptional Vendor Negotiation & Telecom Procurement
- Spirit of the Company Award – Outstanding COVID-19 Operational Support
- Feather in the Cap Award – Exceptional Procurement Delivery for GM Assembly Plant Requirements
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Spot Light Award – Exceptional Vendor Negotiation & Telecom Procurement.
Spirit of the Company Award – Outstanding COVID-19 Operational Support
Feather in the Cap Award – Exceptional Procurement Delivery for GM Assembly Plant Requirements
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: _______________ Signature: GIRIPRASAD G
Timeline
Senior Vendor Management Analyst
Fiery Digital Imaging India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - Current
Purchase Executive
Xerox India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University