SAP MM, HANA & Ariba,
Krishnamurthy N
Summary
Accomplished Procurement professional with over 13 years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement, proficient in driving cost savings and enhancing operational efficiencies. Expert in vendor relationship management, strategic negotiation, and implementing compliance-driven Procurement practices. Renowned for building strong stakeholder collaborations and delivering superior value while ensuring integrity in all transactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
Wework India Management Pvt. Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw Operations & Indirect Procurement for 42 facilities nationwide, including corporate, IT, logistics, and facilities expenditures.
- Achieved cost savings of ₹40 Lakhs (Aug 2022 – April 2023) through strategic vendor negotiations and alternative sourcing.
- Led procurement of Opex items such as security services, facilities management, and consumables across the company.
- Reduced warehouse space by 25% in Bangalore and Mumbai through effective asset liquidation.
- Disposed of scrap assets across multiple regions, generating returns of ₹34 Lakhs.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
Senior Procurement Specialist
ANSR Global Corporation Private Limited
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed procurement activities for indirect categories including capital goods, real estate, and facility management.
- Onboarded vendors by negotiating commercial terms, delivery schedules, and payment conditions.
- Oversaw annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) worth over ₹10 million annually.
- Spearheaded SEZ Procurement for real estate and IT infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined purchase order and vendor invoicing processes, resolving discrepancies effectively
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Assistant Manager - IT Procurement
Sony India Software Centre
10.2011 - 12.2017
- Managed IT procurement for hardware and software, optimizing sourcing and driving cost efficiencies.
- Developed and implemented asset management processes, improving tracking and usage of IT assets.
- Spearheaded project-related purchases, including direct OEM procurement, managing up-gradation requests and vendor payments.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Improved operational efficiency by adopting new technology for inventory management.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Senior Executive - Supply Chain
Bharti Airtel Limited
12.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed contract administration and purchase order creation for South cluster offices, using Oracle ERP.
- Developed KPIs, dashboards, and reports to track and enhance procurement performance.
- Negotiated commercial terms and sourced vendors for high-value contracts
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by promoting open communication channels for feedback from all levels within the organization.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, leading to significant cost savings while maintaining product quality and timely delivery.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies
Bengaluru, India05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India09-2001
Skills
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- End-to-End Procure to Pay Process
- Market research & alternate sourcing
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Process Efficiency & Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Global Sourcing
- Asset Management
Accomplishments
- Best Enabler of the Year (2013) – Sony India Software Centre Private Limited
- Procurement Expertise Recognition – Wework India Appreciation from Real estate - Country head for independently managing the Opex Procurement function effectively within few months of joining the company.
- Appreciation for Closing Critical Procurements – ANSR Global, recognized by CFO, VP, and Director of Facilities
Certification
- Strategically Leading Lean Six Sigma Programs LinkedIn, July 2023
- Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity LinkedIn, July 2023
- Using Power BI with Excel – LinkedIn, October 2023
- Strategic Cost Management for Procurement & Supply Chain – Udemy, May 2020
- Procurement & Logistics Certificate DisasterReady.org, May 2020
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Wework India Management Pvt. Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist
ANSR Global Corporation Private Limited
02.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager - IT Procurement
Sony India Software Centre
10.2011 - 12.2017
Senior Executive - Supply Chain
Bharti Airtel Limited
12.2008 - 09.2011
- Strategically Leading Lean Six Sigma Programs LinkedIn, July 2023
- Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity LinkedIn, July 2023
- Using Power BI with Excel – LinkedIn, October 2023
- Strategic Cost Management for Procurement & Supply Chain – Udemy, May 2020
- Procurement & Logistics Certificate DisasterReady.org, May 2020
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bangalore University
Software
Oracle11i,
Aerchain
Microsoft Navision ERP systems
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