Lawrence Stephen
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager with extensive experience at HCL Technologies, specializing in strategic sourcing and vendor management. Delivered 15% cost savings on $70M spend while leading high-performing teams. Demonstrated expertise in ERP systems and strong focus on stakeholder engagement foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
HCL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
03.2024 - Current
- Manage the GSM Helpdesk team, ensuring timely resolution of sourcing and system-related queries from global stakeholders.
- Oversee the Quality Team focused on compliance monitoring, process audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Client: Stanley Black & Decker
Senior Manager
HCL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2023 - Current
- Manage direct and indirect sourcing for warehouse and logistics categories.
- Conduct RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), inventory assessments, and landed cost analysis.
- Achieved 15% cost savings from a $70M spend; supported $15B indirect spend.
- Lead award recommendations, vendor negotiations, and onboarding.
Event Organizer
Freelance
Bangalore
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Independently planned and executed large-scale events, managing end-to-end logistics.
- Negotiated with vendors and coordinated with clients to deliver customized, successful events.
Senior Manager – PO Management
AB InBev (SABMiller India)
Bangalore
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Led 30-member team managing $500M spend for USA & Mexico.
- Implemented SharePoint-based automation, improving efficiency.
- Oversaw vendor payments, compliance, and backlog reporting.
Team Lead – Procurement
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Headed indirect procurement team across NA & EU.
- Transitioned operations from Missouri to India and stabilized sourcing within 6 months.
- Handled high-value invoice resolutions and vendor database maintenance.
P2P & Travel/Expense Analyst
VMware Pvt. Ltd.
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported global stakeholders across USA/EMEA/APAC in invoice processing and Concur expense claims.
Senior Business Process Consultant
Honeywell Pvt. Ltd.
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Executed procurement operations, including PR to PO conversion and supplier negotiations.
Senior Procurement & Invoice Resolution Specialist
IBM Pvt. Ltd.
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Resolved procurement and invoice-related issues for US & APAC operations.
Senior Customer Service Specialist
First Source Pvt. Ltd.
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Delivered high-quality voice support for UK-based transportation and insurance clients.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
BET College of Management
Bangalore01.2004
Pre-University -
St. Stacey’s Composite PU College
01.2001
SSLC -
St. Patrick’s Boys High School
01.1999
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Spend analysis
- Procurement management
- Vendor management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Savings delivery
- ERP systems expertise
- SAP and Oracle Fusion
- Ariba proficiency
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Invoice resolution
- Accounts payable management
- Process improvement initiatives
Certification
SAP, Oracle Fusion, Ariba, Salesforce, Concur, CRM, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, B1/B2, 2025-12-01, T0542655
Key Projects And Achievements
Centralized Brewery Procurement Operations – AB InBev, Deployed SharePoint Portal eliminating manual PR/invoice processes., Trained 300+ users globally on new procurement tools., Resolved legacy invoices worth ~$1B, improving supplier satisfaction.
Personal Information
- Title: Senior Sourcing & Procurement Manager
- Visa Status: B1/B2 (Valid till Dec 2025)
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: T0542655
- Date of Birth: 1982-10-04
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Cooking
- Travel
Timeline
Senior Manager
HCL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
Senior Manager
HCL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Event Organizer
Freelance
10.2018 - 06.2023
Senior Manager – PO Management
AB InBev (SABMiller India)
09.2017 - 09.2018
Team Lead – Procurement
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2017
P2P & Travel/Expense Analyst
VMware Pvt. Ltd.
03.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Business Process Consultant
Honeywell Pvt. Ltd.
02.2011 - 03.2013
Senior Procurement & Invoice Resolution Specialist
IBM Pvt. Ltd.
09.2007 - 01.2011
Senior Customer Service Specialist
First Source Pvt. Ltd.
09.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
BET College of Management
Pre-University -
St. Stacey’s Composite PU College
SSLC -
St. Patrick’s Boys High School
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