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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

COUPA

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 -

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