Jitendra Kumar Yadav
Procurement and Supply Chain
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Results-driven strategic sourcing leader with over 17 years of experience delivering high-impact procurement solutions across global supply chains. Proven expertise in developing and executing category strategies that align with organizational objectives, optimize total cost of ownership, and enhance supplier performance. Skilled in managing multimillion-dollar spend portfolios, leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives, and driving operational excellence through data-backed decision-making. Adapt at driving efficiency and cost savings while maintaining quality standards in procurement operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Commodity Manager
Genpact
04.2020 - Current
- Managed $19M+ portfolio across 149 suppliers
- Led RFx process, supplier negotiation, contract finalization, and purchase order execution.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance supply continuity and quality.
- Conducted quarterly supplier reviews focusing on safety, cost, delivery, and performance.
- Developed sourcing strategies to optimize pricing and supply chain efficiency.
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between order and shipment.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to accomplish and outperform objectives.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Negotiated and finalized contracts with optimized pricing structures and delivery timetables.
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Manager of Operations
Genpact
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Transitioned new Hydro business processes across EMEA, APAC, and US regions.
- Defined SOPs, KPIs, and standardized RFQ workflows.
- Led an 18-member team handling RFQs, PO creation, vendor follow-ups, and invoicing.
- Supported compliance updates for supplier banking information
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Genpact
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Supported water purification operations for NAM Region; led team growth from 12 to 22 members.
- Drove visual management, RCA, and process quality improvements.
- Delivered SMART goals and held quarterly team reviews.
- Acted as SDO initiative leader (hiring, billing, compliance).
- Daily Management
- Monthly Governance call with stakeholder and internal leadership
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Team Leader - Service Delivery
Genpact
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Single Point of Contact for Asia Region.
- Supported turbine business with RFQs, pricing, and supplier management.
- Managed outage planning and expedited delivery of direct/indirect materials.
- Regular governance calls with stakeholders.
- Established rate contract with suppliers.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Planning and Expediting
Genpact
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Expedited aviation materials; led project reducing past due from 60% to 12%.
- Created supplier labels and conducted critical issue reviews.
- Trained new hires and handled process documentation
- Weekly review with planners on Critical lines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Vendor Management Specialist
Genpact
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed global supplier onboarding and updates in Oracle ERP.
- Collection of On-Boarding documents such as Company Profile, MNDA, and Bank Details.
- Executed supplier merge projects to reduce duplicates and improve efficiency.
- Directed initiatives to automate vendor data and maintain controls to smooth validation and acceptance processes.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce -
Skills
- Global supply chain management
- Strategic category management
- Vendor relationship optimization
- Demand analysis expertise
- Proactive risk assessment
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Supply chain efficiency
- Proficient in strategic procurement
- Process optimization expertise
- Purchase order coordination
- Supplier relationship management
- Financial cost analysis
Key Milestones Achieved
- Green Belt
- Customer Recognition for Process Efficiency
- Designed and Implemented Cost-saving Sourcing Processes
- Retention Champion
- Contributor to Lean Initiatives
- Spend Analysis to identify spending patterns, opportunities for consolidation and potential cost-saving areas
- Process designing and transitioning
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Home Improvement Projects
- Travelling
- Running
- Swimming
Highest Qualification
Bachelor Of Commerce
Languages
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Software
MS Office Suite
Oracle (ERP)
SAP (ERP)
Enovia (Technical drawing)
Clear Orbit
Sofocle
Timeline
Global Commodity Manager
Genpact
04.2020 - Current
Manager of Operations
Genpact
05.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager of Operations
Genpact
06.2015 - 11.2018
Team Leader - Service Delivery
Genpact
06.2013 - 05.2015
Planning and Expediting
Genpact
04.2010 - 05.2013
Vendor Management Specialist
Genpact
05.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor Of Commerce -
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