KAILASH KATHURIA
Faridabad
Summary
Strategic sourcing and procurement professional with over 12 years of experience in global procurement operations, specializing in IT sourcing, vendor management, and indirect procurement. Demonstrated success in optimizing sourcing strategies, conducting supplier negotiations, and implementing cost reduction initiatives for major organizations such as Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Novartis. Expertise in procurement analytics, contract management, and SAP MM, contributing to operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager - Sourcing & Procurement
SOFTWAREONE INDIA PVT LTD
Delhi NCR
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted in managing procurement operations for IT hardware, software, and enterprise services.
- Supported sourcing activities including RFQ, RFP, and RFX processes, alongside vendor negotiations and procurement execution.
- Contributed to developing sourcing and category management plans to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Helped maintain supplier relationships and coordinated procurement lifecycle and order processes.
- Facilitated cost optimisation and initiatives for improving procurement processes.
Senior Sourcing Consultant
CONSUS GLOBAL LLC
, Arizona
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Led strategic sourcing and procurement consulting initiatives across multiple categories.
- Delivered procurement savings of USD 110K in MRO procurement, USD 75K in hotel booking, and USD 78K in litter fencing categories.
- Managed spend analysis, sourcing strategy, vendor development, and RFx execution.
- Conducted reverse auctions and e-sourcing activities using Ivalua platform.
- Presented sourcing insights, savings reports, and procurement recommendations to stakeholders.
- Client: Republic Services
Senior Sourcing Consultant
PINNACLE SOURCING AND CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed indirect procurement, supplier sourcing, RFQ management, and vendor assessments.
- Conducted spend analysis, sourcing strategy execution, and supplier negotiations.
- Managed contract drafting, SOWs, NDA negotiations, and procurement documentation.
- Prepared pricing analysis, BOM evaluations, comparative statements, and savings reports.
- Client: Corning Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Process Developer - Buyer/Planner (R&D Sourcing)
GENPACT INDIA
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed R&D procurement, indirect sourcing, procurement planning, and supplier coordination.
- Worked extensively on SAP MM, Coupa P2P, RFQ management, vendor onboarding, and procurement reporting.
- Managed procurement categories including MRO, facilities, office supplies, furniture, and maintenance services.
- Coordinated with engineering, sourcing, production, and suppliers for procurement execution.
- Supported procurement process improvement, invoice resolution, shipment coordination, and procurement analytics.
- Clients: CareFusion & Becton Dickinson (BD)
- Achievements: Winner - Silver Award (Q2 2015) and Silver Award (Q4 2016) for service excellence.
- Selected for onsite procurement support assignment in San Antonio, Texas, USA as Procure-to-Pay (P2P) SME.
General Engineer Trainee - Purchase & Inventory Management
FRIENDS AUTO INDIA LIMITED
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed procurement planning, inventory analysis, material procurement, and SAP-based MRP activities.
- Supported inventory optimization and supplier coordination for uninterrupted production flow.
- Conducted safety stock analysis, procurement prioritization, and inventory management activities.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
NGF College of Engineering and Technology
Palwal01.2012
Senior Secondary -
Vidya Mandir Public School
01.2008
Secondary -
B.N Public School
01.2006
Skills
- Strategic sourcing and procurement operations
- Global procurement and category management
- Vendor management and negotiation
- RFX management (RFP/RFQ/RFX)
- Spend analysis and cost optimization
- Contract management and SOW negotiation
- Supplier onboarding and relationship management
- Procurement consulting and indirect procurement
- Procure-to-pay (P2P) operations
- Procurement transformation and analytics
- SAP MM and Coupa P2P
- Ivalua e-sourcing and material planning
- Stakeholder management and operational excellence
- Supply chain coordination
Languages
English
Hindi
Custom Section
- Onsite procurement consulting experience in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
- Worked with US-based global procurement stakeholders and sourcing teams.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/kailash-kathuria-a5a36557
Timeline
Operations Manager - Sourcing & Procurement
SOFTWAREONE INDIA PVT LTD
09.2020 - Current
Senior Sourcing Consultant
CONSUS GLOBAL LLC
08.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Sourcing Consultant
PINNACLE SOURCING AND CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2019 - 08.2020
Process Developer - Buyer/Planner (R&D Sourcing)
GENPACT INDIA
05.2015 - 12.2018
General Engineer Trainee - Purchase & Inventory Management
FRIENDS AUTO INDIA LIMITED
02.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
NGF College of Engineering and Technology
Senior Secondary -
Vidya Mandir Public School
Secondary -
B.N Public School