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Inayathullah Mohammed

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Strategic Sourcing and procurement Manager with a strong background in Strategic sourcing, Category Management, Vendor management, Operation Delivery and Risk governance. My extensive experience includes managing end-to-end Source to Procure cycles, Managing Categories, RFP, RFQ's,Negotiating contracts Onboarding Vendors and implementing cost reduction strategies. I excel in stakeholder management and have a keen understanding of logistics and spend analysis, supported by hands-on knowledge of ERP tools like Oracle, Coupa, and SAP Ariba. Dedicated with demonstrated ability to train, mentor, manage, motivate and oversee teams to achieve organizational objectives

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager- Procurement Operations

Genpact
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed procurement operations for Australian Banking process including IND & SG regions.
  • Oversaw Team from different regions including, one-on-one connects, performance feedback, coaching, motivating, leave management, training and career development.
  • Successfully Transitioned Low risk Contracting (500k AUD) to Genpact.
  • Handled escalations, effectively managed client relationships, and generated detailed reports for process evaluation. Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives and conducted auditing to ensure adherence to best practices and delivery standards.
  • Strategized capacity planning and resources allocation. Supporting day to day operations, monitoring mails and work allocation, maintaining team performance data, conducting internal calls


SCOPE of WORK

  • Statement of Work (SOW) Development: Ability to define scope, deliverables, timelines, and performance metrics for outsourced services and goods.
  • Change Request Management: Experience in creating and managing processes for scope changes, budget adjustments, and schedule modifications.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.
  • Risk Management: Understanding and mitigating risks within the supply chain and procurement processes.
  • "Developed and implemented standardized SOW templates, improving clarity and reducing ambiguities by 20%".
  • "Managed a high volume of change requests, ensuring minimal project disruption and adherence to budget constraints".
  • "Negotiated contracts for critical services, resulting in a 10% reduction in overall spend"


Asst. Manager- Sourcing and Procurement

Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Requirement finalization, market analysis/research, Supplier identification & Risk Assessment, running RFP, RFQ process, Commercial negotiation, NDA, NVF Creation, Contract execution/management in COUPA and Vendor on boarding
  • Managing Category Management ,end to end Source to Pay cycle (S2P) Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management, Data/Spend Analysis ,Supplier Performance review, Negotiations, Cost reduction strategies, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Cross functional management.
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify opportunities and trends, to forecast future business strategy and budget forecast.
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring Contracts & Procurement Policy standards, and company policies.
  • Proven team management skills with a track record of successfully managing projects and motivating team members including setting goals, providing feedback and conducting evaluations.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track contract performance, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to contractual obligations.
  • Conducted performance reviews for suppliers, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that decreased costs by 4% annually.
  • Cross functional management and team collaboration. Ensuring team members adhere to company policies and procedures.

Asst. Manager - Indirect Procurement

KPMG India Services LLP
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Monitor and manage project budgets across various programs. Support management of overall CoE budget and handle any ad-hoc financial analysis
  • Drive the end-to-end procurement process with our partner vendors to bring resources onboard to support project delivery.
  • Work with vendors to create statements of work, going through internal administrative process to get procurement approval, submitting necessary purchase requisitions/purchase orders, and validating/accepting invoices for work completed
  • Coordinate with Digital and Finance leaders to secure project funding. Collaborate with finance teams to properly manage the budget transfer/allocation process during project delivery.

Sr. Buyer - Sourcing and Procurement

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Handled Source to Procure cycle (S2P)
  • Supplier identification & shortlisting, running RFP, RFQ process, Commercial negotiation, supplier qualification & finalization
  • Categories Handled - Events, International Relocation Services, Courier Services, Security Services, General Offices Supplies and IT Procurement.
  • Conducted spend analysis and supplier assessments
  • Championed the adoption of e-procurement tools, improving efficiency and transparency in the purchasing process
  • Supporting the delivery of services to stakeholders and category leads
  • Contract Management- Maintain validity of the contracts by planned forecast
  • Orchestrated successful negotiations for multi-year contracts, securing long-term savings and supply stability.
  • Managing a team of 7members - delegating tasks, monitoring team performance, resolving conflicts , team collaboration.
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, procurement policies and procedures
  • Partnering with the function heads to support finalizing and managing budgets, reporting the actual vs Planned, forecast vs budget etc
  • Ensuring all OPEX procurement within budget guidelines
  • Supplier Performance review/evaluation to mitigate risks and improve supplier relationship

Global Expenses Management- Data Analyst (Indirect)

WABCO INDIA LTD
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with clients to identify their data analysis requirements and provided tailored solutions.
  • Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, emphasizing strategic planning recommendations.
  • Optimized data collection processes, cutting down time required for data entry.
  • Created and deployed dashboards for clear data visualization.
  • Provided expert advice on data management strategies to optimise performance and drive business growth.

Asst. Manager -Travel Operations

CMA CGM Shared Service Centre India Pvt. Ltd
02.2015 - 05.2017
  • Handled B2B travel procurement functions.
  • Manage daily travel logistics for employees, including flights, hotels, and transportation.
  • Managed vendor interactions to facilitate effective service delivery.
  • Managed visa processes and ground travel arrangements.
  • Handled a team of 3 members
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that decreased costs by 5% annually.
  • Managed travel requests, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Negotiation and contract sign off with Airlines and Hotels

Business Owner

Own Business
06.2005 - 11.2014
  • Operated own business with focus on procurement and vendor management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

Dr. MGR Engineering College
05.2005

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation
  • RFQ,RFP
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Contract Management
  • Contract negotiations
  • Multi Supplier Eco system
  • Risk Assessment/Due Diligence
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Risk Governance and Compliance
  • ERP (Oracle, SAP Ariba and Coupa)
  • Report analysis and Cost Optimization
  • Vendor Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Conflict resolution

Strategic Initiatives

Negotiated Procurement lead contracts and achieved a cost savings of USD 60 Million.

Implemented strategies to reduce overall procurement costs and ensure purchasing decisions align with long-term financial goals. 

Continuously evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure quality, reliability, and delivery timeliness.

Proactively identify and assess potential disruptions in the supply chain through robust risk assessments.

Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure supply chain resilience during natural disasters or other disruptions.

Leverage data dashboards to provide real-time visibility into the supply chain, enabling better decision-making


Certification

  • LinkedIn Learning / Strategic Sourcing of Suppliers .
  • LinkedIn Learning / Supply Chain Foundation, Strategic Negotiation and Purchasing Foundation

Regards

Inayathulla Mohammed

Timeline

Manager- Procurement Operations

Genpact
03.2025 - Current

Asst. Manager- Sourcing and Procurement

Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - 10.2024

Asst. Manager - Indirect Procurement

KPMG India Services LLP
02.2022 - 03.2023

Sr. Buyer - Sourcing and Procurement

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2021

Global Expenses Management- Data Analyst (Indirect)

WABCO INDIA LTD
05.2017 - 08.2018

Asst. Manager -Travel Operations

CMA CGM Shared Service Centre India Pvt. Ltd
02.2015 - 05.2017

Business Owner

Own Business
06.2005 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

Dr. MGR Engineering College
Inayathullah Mohammed