Himanshu Gupta
Category Management | Sustainable Procurement
Gurgaon
Summary
Category Manager & Sustainability Professional with 8+ years of cross-industry experience spanning account management, supplier management, category management, and sustainable procurement. Skilled in strategic sourcing, ESG integration, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of driving supplier collaboration, cost optimization, and sustainable business growth. Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM™) and passionate about aligning business value with environmental and social responsibility.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Category Manager
JLL
Gurgaon
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for strategic sourcing for the consumables category, optimizing the supplier base, and driving cost efficiency. Delivered an average of 5% cost savings through vendor consolidation and standardizing products.
- Onboarded 20+ accounts onto JLL's OneSource platform, and developed an interactive Power BI dashboard for enhancing client engagement and spend visibility.
- Built strong supplier partnerships through regular engagement and performance reviews.
- Actively contributing to sustainable procurement initiatives, such as Cleaning Standards, Supplier Maturity Assessment, etc.
- Responsible for driving a social impact program related to supplier diversity, and enabling suppliers to build capabilities toward ESG.
Assistant Manager
Pepperfry.com
New Delhi
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Established and managed B2B vendor base for the offline business model, and individually contributed 40% of the total B2B revenue.
- Directed end-to-end operations, including sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain processes, to ensure smooth business execution.
- Negotiated and executed strategic partnerships with multiple brands, delivering a 20% revenue growth.
- Designed and implemented alliance and marketing plans to expand market presence in segment-specific areas.
Territory Sales Manager
Coffee Day Beverages
New Delhi
2017 - 2022
- Managed 4 vendors generating ₹2.5 Cr+ annual revenue; improved ROI and collections.
Expanded client base by 250+, achieving 20% quarter-on-quarter growth. - Oversaw 550+ installations across India (FY19–21), contributing ₹5.25 Cr revenue with 100% client retention.
- Key clients: Hyundai, Kia Motors, MG Motors, Honda, Benelli, Miraj Cinema, Big Bazaar.
Education
MBA - Marketing & Finance
FORE School of Management
New Delhi, India 2015 - 2017
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University College of Engineering
Kota, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Category Management
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
Stakeholder Engagement
Process Optimization
Data-Driven Decision Making
MS Excel & Power BI
Sustainable Procurement
Responsible Sourcing
Supplier Diversity
Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Affiliations
- Active member of JLL Toastmasters Club
- ESG facilitator – conducting awareness sessions across teams.
Accomplishments
Authored the white paper ‘Responsible Procurement: Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future’, published on the JLL website, showcasing thought leadership in sustainable procurement.
Certification
Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM™)
Timeline
Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM™)
08-2025
Category Manager
JLL
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Pepperfry.com
12.2021 - 12.2022
MBA - Marketing & Finance
FORE School of Management
2015 - 2017
NCC B Certification (Air Wing)
12-2013
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Territory Sales Manager
Coffee Day Beverages
2017 - 2022