Mahesh Godawale
Mumbai
Summary
Procurement professional with 15 years of experience in leading Source-to-Contract and Source-to-Pay transformations. Specialized in implementing SaaS platforms like Ivalua, Zycus, and Coupa, ensuring seamless integration with ERP systems. Committed to delivering tailored digital procurement solutions that improve operational efficiency and support strategic objectives. Demonstrated success in driving procurement excellence through effective change management and client collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2020 - Current
- Led the end-to-end implementation of digital procurement solutions using platforms such as Ivalua, Zycus, and Coupa.
- Collaborated with clients to create tailored solutions that met their specific challenges.
- Championed digital procurement ecosystems, enhancing user engagement through effective change management strategies.
- Directed digital procurement transformation initiatives for global clients that delivered measurable improvements in operational efficiency, cycle time reduction, and supplier performance.
- Facilitated business process reengineering workshops, translating operational insights into scalable, best-practice workflows, embraced by cross-functional teams.
- Oversaw multiple large-scale project deployments from inception through delivery, including governance of schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
- Consulted on procurement modernization, integrating cloud-based solutions, and analytics to streamline spend management and strengthen compliance.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams through end-to-end supply chain projects, championing agile and hybrid delivery methods to ensure responsive execution, and continuous improvement.
- Devised and presented data-driven proposals at the executive level, fostering strong stakeholder alignment, and supporting business development growth through RFPs and value demonstrations.
Project Manager
GEP Worldwide
Airoli
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Led end-to-end project planning and execution for SMART by GEP implementations, ensuring delivery within defined timelines and budget constraints.
- Partnered with solution architects and engineering teams to translate client business requirements into scalable system designs.
- Authored comprehensive system design documentation and aligned delivery expectations across stakeholders.
- Facilitated scope management discussions with clients and internal teams, driving informed decisions and trade-off analysis.
- Executed initial system setup and collaborated on advanced configurations and custom enhancements.
- Designed and executed client-specific test plans and scripts, ensuring robust quality assurance and user acceptance.
Lead Consultant - CoE
Zycus
Mumbai
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Led digital procurement transformation initiatives utilizing Zycus solutions.
- Executed end-to-end bid management for opportunities across multiple geographies.
- Responded to requirements and created compelling proposals to secure business.
- Estimated efforts and illustrated deals while designing solution and deployment architectures.
- Developed comprehensive collaterals and case studies to support sales efforts.
Project Manager
Consus Global
Mumbai
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Engaged with client teams throughout project life cycle to gather requirements and finalize blueprints.
- Elicited requirements and converted them into functional specifications, ensuring technical feasibility.
- Configured Ivalua solutions according to client specifications, ensuring timely project launches.
- Defined test plans, created test scripts, and executed client-specific quality assurance testing.
Executive-Materials
Bharat Bijlee Ltd
Airoli
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Identified and developed local and global vendors to secure cost-effective raw materials for drive manufacturing.
- Eliminated capacity bottlenecks by ensuring timely availability of materials, preventing shortages.
- Oversaw vendor follow-ups to guarantee punctual deliveries and conduct quality checks.
- Managed vendor relationships to facilitate timely payments and maintain supply chain integrity.
Engineer-strategic sourcing
Emerson Network Power India P Limited
Thane
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Executed e-sourcing for electrical equipment using Ariba Spend Management tool.
- Conducted online reverse and Dutch auctions for high-spend materials.
- Sourced transformers, chokes, and raw materials including CRNGO lamination and varnish.
- Coordinated with suppliers by delivering weekly plans and monthly schedules based on capacity.
Education
PGDM - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai01.2016
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Terna Engineering College
Navi Mumbai01.2008
Diploma - Industrial Electronics
Terna Polytechnic
Navi Mumbai01.2005
Skills
- Ivalua, Zycus, Coupa, Ariba
- Digital procurement transformation
- S2C and S2P strategy
- Agile methodologies
Certification
- Ivalua S2C and P2P certification
- Zycus eProcurement Implementation
- Coupa core implementation
Awards
- TCSAI spark 2025
- Best Team Award 2024
- TCS EP recruitment 2022
- Special Achievement Award 2021
- Customer Excellence Award, 2016
- Best individual performer, 2015
Timeline
Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2020 - Current
Project Manager
GEP Worldwide
11.2019 - 10.2020
Lead Consultant - CoE
Zycus
05.2019 - 11.2019
Project Manager
Consus Global
08.2012 - 05.2019
Executive-Materials
Bharat Bijlee Ltd
08.2011 - 08.2012
Engineer-strategic sourcing
Emerson Network Power India P Limited
08.2008 - 08.2011
PGDM - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Terna Engineering College
Diploma - Industrial Electronics
Terna Polytechnic
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