Jatin Khurana
Gurugram
Summary
Supply chain and procurement professional with over 22 years of extensive experience across the Telecom, Automotive, and Consumer Electronics sectors, specialising in Direct & Indirect Sourcing, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, Vendor Management, and Cost Optimization. Demonstrated proficiency in leading substantial teams, overseeing high-value expenditures (exceeding ₹400 Cr annually), and delivering sustainable cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Acknowledged for spearheading strategic sourcing transformations, pioneering digital procurement initiatives, and fostering supplier partnerships that generate enduring business value.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead – Indirect Sourcing for HO & Factory
Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
06.2022 - Current
- Spearheading a team of 18 indirect professionals in Indirect Sourcing across both Head Office and factory operations.
- Overseeing an annual indirect expenditure exceeding ₹400 Crores across diverse categories
- Realised a remarkable 4% year-over-year savings through the implementation of category strategies, supplier consolidation, and adept negotiations.
- Spearheading sourcing for Marketing categories (ATL, BTL & TTL) including media buying (TV, radio, print, outdoor), creative agencies, production, digital campaigns, events, activations, and sponsorships worth 60 cr annually.
- Partner with marketing & brand teams to align procurement strategy with campaign objectives, ensuring maximum brand visibility at optimised costs.
- Negotiated contracts with media & creative agencies, delivering 2% savings on LPP and securing value-added services such as bonus spots, extended placements, and free creative edits for BTL
- Consolidated vendor ecosystem for marketing services, reducing campaign rollout lead time and ensuring consistent quality across channels.
- Ensured transparent bidding & compliance-driven sourcing for high-value marketing spends, safeguarding brand reputation and adherence to policies.
- Championing comprehensive enhancements in the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, effectively minimizing turnaround time and advocating for a paperless procurement environment.
- Instituted performance dashboards and rigorous audits to ensure unwavering compliance with procurement policies.
- Worked extensively to cultivate synergy in collaborative procurement with other Panasonic business units, such as Panasonic Avionics and Panasonic Electrical Works (Anchor).
- Handled complex Negotiations across categories for goods and services
- Manage 1000+ vendors and their compliances including onboarding.
- Handled Contract Negotiations
- Worked to make sourcing as profit centre by centralise purchasing for the group and sourcing as service to other group companies.
Head – Indirect Sourcing
Micromax Informatics Ltd. & Revolt Motors (Group Company)
03.2015 - 06.2022
- Managed a ₹300 Crore indirect procurement portfolio encompassing Above-the-Line (ATL) and Below-the-Line (BTL) marketing, Information Technology, logistics, imports—including Customs House Agents (CHA), general administration, insurance, and consumer finance.
- Negotiated enduring contracts, yielding annual cost savings of 5%.
- Implemented a comprehensive supplier risk assessment, established a robust compliance framework, and conducted strategic contract negotiations.
- Led digital procurement transformation & vendor development for cost and quality assurance.
- Worked on Ariba for E- Sourcing
- Managed EPR supplier for the group
- Worked on consultation projects
- Procurement Team lead for setting up plant for Revolt motors a Micromax group company .
Sourcing Manager
Samsung Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Spearheaded below-the-line marketing procurement initiatives amounting to approximately ₹100 Crore across General Sales and Marketing, Integrated Strategic Branding, Point of Sale Materials, and Visual Merchandising.
- Oversaw a comprehensive vendor network comprising over 130 suppliers across India.
Global Sourcing & Category Manager
Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Drove strategic sourcing projects in Marketing, logistics, Nokia Care, IT & GA.
- Collaborated with international stakeholders to advance a comprehensive global strategy for the Asia-Pacific region.
- Delivered 10 million euro savings & recognised with multiple global awards.
- Worked on Application souring for APAC countries .
- Key projects incudes - Setting up small nokia stores, global warehousing project , Print & Merchandising, Nokia care store branding , ISB and visibility projects , Civil project for Nokia factory
Manager, Indirect Sourcing
Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for infra projects of Ericsson
- Managing sites and related AMC
- Worked with Pricing Team
Deputy Manager, Purchase
FIAMM Minda Automotive Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for direct material purchase
- Worked on SAP
- Responsible for buying Sheet Metal , Plastics and rubber product category
- Responsible for material delivery and POs
Associate Engineer, Vendor Development & QA
Lumax Industries Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Responsible for Vendor development of new products material.
- Worked closely with Engineering Team
- Worked for customer like Maruti Suzuki and Honda scooters
GET, Vendor Development
Magnum Strips Pvt. Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
SRTMU Nanded
Nanded, Maharashtra 04.1998 - 11.2002
Skills
- Indirect Sourcing
- Direct Material Procurement Strategy
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Transformation
- Vendor Development
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Optimization
- Value Engineering
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Mitigation
- ERP Systems
- E-Procurement Systems
- SAP
- Ariba
- Oracle
- BPASS
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership
- Team Development
- E-auction Ariba
- SAP
- Salesforce
Certification
- E-Procurement ARIBA
- Contract Negotiation
- Pro-E
- CAD
Accomplishments
- ₹700+ Cr indirect spend managed across Telecom, automotive & Electronics.
- $10M+ savings delivered through supplier negotiations & process efficiency.
- Reduced sourcing TAT by 30% via digital P2P implementation.
- Recognized with Best Audit Scores (2019) & NEO Store Rollout Recognition (2010).
- Built & mentored high-performing procurement teams (10–18 members).
References
Available on request
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Family
Married, 2, Doctor
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Lead – Indirect Sourcing for HO & Factory
Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
Head – Indirect Sourcing
Micromax Informatics Ltd. & Revolt Motors (Group Company)
03.2015 - 06.2022
Sourcing Manager
Samsung Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 03.2015
Manager, Indirect Sourcing
Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Global Sourcing & Category Manager
Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
Deputy Manager, Purchase
FIAMM Minda Automotive Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Associate Engineer, Vendor Development & QA
Lumax Industries Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2005
GET, Vendor Development
Magnum Strips Pvt. Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2004
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
SRTMU Nanded
04.1998 - 11.2002