COUPA
Harshavardhini Ravindran
SOURCING ANALYST
Summary
Results-driven Sourcing Analyst with proven expertise in managing procurement cycles, supplier negotiations, and bid analysis. Adapt at handling high-volume requests and streamlining processes using SAP Ariba, Coupa and many. Skilled in client communication and project coordination, with a strong track in operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
SOURCING ANALAYST
GEP SOLUTIONS
08.2023 - Current
- Started as an Associate Sourcing Analyst, managing end-to-end procurement requests and supplier sourcing for a major client.
- Handled over 200+ Purchase Requests (PRs) , including approval workflows and supplier negotiations focused on cost and payment term optimization.
- Conducted supplier sourcing based on PR requirements and executed strategic sourcing projects involving RFQ, RFI, and RFP processes , from initiation to award.
- Created and analyzed 15+ comprehensive bid evaluations , driving data-backed supplier selection and cost savings.
- Transitioned into Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, managing customer order validation , negotiation of payment terms , PO issuance , supplier invoice validation , and customer invoice creation .
- Supported multiple global clients simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Acted as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for weekly project reviews, stakeholder meetings, and client communication.
- Conducted client demo calls and walkthrough, showcasing system functionality and process improvements.
- Collaborated with technical teams for system enhancements , identifying improvement areas and assisting in solution implementation.
- Contributed to operational efficiency by identifying and driving process improvements across sourcing and P2P workflows.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WHITE CLOUD AGRO FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Participated in on-the-job training, actively collaborating with supervisors and team members to gain hands-on experience in mushroom cultivation and pest control.
- Attended structured training sessions to develop a solid understanding of agricultural techniques, testing methodologies, and industry practices.
- Created and managed detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (MSP) for daily and weekly tracking of cultivation tasks and milestones.
- Involved in the construction of mushroom sheds and the preparation of cultivation bags, supporting the end-to-end operational setup.
- Designed and executed test methods for pest prevention and control , ensuring adherence to quality and hygiene standards.
- Reviewed requirements, technical documentation, and specifications to provide meaningful feedback for continuous process improvement.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases , estimating, prioritizing, and coordinating testing activities effectively.
- Streamlined department processes by implementing new project management strategies and tools.
Education
B.TECH Food Technology -
KALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
04.2001 -
HSC -
VIDHYA VIKAAS GIRLS HR SEC SCHOOL
04.2001 -
SSLC -
VIDHYA VIKAAS HR SEC SCHOOL
04.2001 -
Skills
Procurement processes
Supplier relationship management
Vendor evaluation
Strategic sourcing
Stakeholder relationships
Proficient in MS EXCEL
Software
TUNGSTEN
SAP ARIBA
JIRA
FILEZILA
GEP SMART
QUANTUM
PROJECTS
- Pretreatment methods to increase the yield and the Antioxidant activity of Oryzanol in Rice bran
- Developed a value-added cucumber juice product to enhance farmers' income.
Timeline
SOURCING ANALAYST
GEP SOLUTIONS
08.2023 - Current
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WHITE CLOUD AGRO FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD
09.2020 - 04.2023
B.TECH Food Technology -
KALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
04.2001 -
HSC -
VIDHYA VIKAAS GIRLS HR SEC SCHOOL
04.2001 -
SSLC -
VIDHYA VIKAAS HR SEC SCHOOL
04.2001 -