Ijaz Kamsah Mohideen
Senior Procurement Analyst
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Procurement Specialist with 7 years of experience in tactical buying, vendor management, and cost optimization across fast-paced industries. Proven expertise in streamlining procurement operations using SAP Ariba, JIRA, and ServiceNOW, achieving measurable cost savings and process efficiency. Adept at managing end-to-end procurement cycles, driving 35% improvement in catalog automation and negotiating supplier agreements to deliver 25% cost reductions. Experienced in sourcing a wide range of commodities including MRO, Facilities Management, Office Supplies, and Business Services. Committed to leveraging data insights to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Content Enablement Consultant | Project Lead
IBM India Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - Current
- Lead content enablement roadmap projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of SAP Ariba catalog and network implementations.
- Orchestrate collaboration across cross-functional teams to automate Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles, enhancing workflow efficiency and data integrity.
- Serve as the primary liaison between vendors and technical support teams, resolving issues related to catalog uploads and Ariba account access.
- Conduct end-to-end testing of vendor-managed catalogs, including test order placements and integration validation between buyer and seller systems.
- Coordinate vendor onboarding via Ariba platform, sharing invitations and guiding the setup process.
- Create customized, category-specific catalog enablement templates to streamline onboarding.
- Support vendor integration for PO and invoice automation, reducing manual PO processing.
- Train and support teams on SAP Ariba functionality, increasing adoption and process compliance.
Senior Procurement Specialist – Tactical
IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed full procurement cycle: PR processing, PO placement, amendments, and project need analysis.
- Supported plant operations as dedicated buyer, handling day-to-day procurement needs.
- Conducted semi-annual spend reviews with plant managers and finance for OPEX/CAPEX allocation.
- Acted as SME for plant users regarding PR to PO process, cataloging, and procurement support.
- Led RFQ and 3-bid vendor selection process, finalizing L1 vendor based on value analysis.
- Oversaw $105K+ spend and achieved 23% savings through sourcing strategies.
- Negotiated long-term supplier agreements resulting in 25% material cost savings and 27% catalog automation.
- Identified inefficiencies in PR to PO flow and proposed process enhancements.
- Collaborated with automation teams to reduce manual PR processing.
Procurement Operations Associate / Help Desk Analyst
IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed PR processing, bid documentation, and purchase requisition workflows.
- Handled help desk calls and JIRA tickets, resolving client procurement queries efficiently.
- Screened and submitted vendor onboarding requests, ensuring complete documentation.
- Investigated and resolved blocked invoices to ensure on-time vendor payments.
- Validated catalog files for ERP upload and worked with technical teams for automation setup.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Mechanical Engineering
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Higher Secondary Studies - undefined
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Skills
SAP Ariba (Catalog, P2P, Network Integration)
Accomplishments
- Catalog Automation: Boosted automation from 13% to 35% as a Tactical Buyer.
- Turnaround Time: Maintained 100% SLA adherence for PR processing for three consecutive years.
- Negotiation: Secured long-term vendor agreements that reduced material costs by 25%.
Timeline
Content Enablement Consultant | Project Lead
IBM India Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist – Tactical
IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 02.2023
Procurement Operations Associate / Help Desk Analyst
IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2020
Higher Secondary Studies - undefined
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Mechanical Engineering
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
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