Mathi Sahitya
Hyderabad
Summary
Mathi is a highly motivated and goal-oriented category management professional with over 14 years of exceptional experience in strategic sourcing, global procurement, spend analysis, supplier management, contract negotiations, drafting/red-lining, claim management, project management, and stakeholder management. With a diverse background spanning various categories and industries, Mathi brings a unique educational qualification that will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of any company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Procurement Partner
Sandoz India Limited
Hyderabad
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end technology requirements as IT procurement partner for supply chain, manufacturing, quality and procurement domains.
- Executed contract separation activities related to Sandoz Spin-Off, including drafting and negotiating TSA and licenses transfer.
- Developed and implemented IT services category strategy with team collaboration.
- Formulated global vendor strategy for enterprise G business technology applications and infrastructure migration.
- Established global application management services operations strategy across Sandoz IT.
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager- Data, Digital & IT
Novartis India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Executed multi-year Lean Digital Core program to unify ERP systems into a cloud-based solution.
- Sourced and contracted technologies and services for Design, Build, Test, and Deploy phases of LDC program.
- Standardized global IT outsourcing rate card and frame agreements through SPIN initiative for $1.3 billion spend.
- Analyzed RFP responses from over 20 suppliers, providing strategic recommendations to Procurement and IT leadership.
- Led contract separation activities for Sandoz spin-off, negotiating improved pricing and terms with software publishers.
- Implemented global software category strategy to optimize sourcing processes across IT divisions.
- Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing for on-premises, SaaS, and managed services solutions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors to enhance collaboration and performance.
Sr. Sourcing and Contracts Specialist- IT
Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed procurement strategies to align IT purchases with business objectives and sourcing methods.
- Managed sourcing processes, including vendor proposal analysis and stakeholder communications.
- Owned IT-Software category with a focus on strategic execution and accountability.
- Analyzed spend data to identify significant cost-saving initiatives.
- Oversaw supplier management and rationalization for IT category.
- Served as point of contact for business teams on supply markets, cost models, and compliance with procurement processes.
- Established partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, legal teams, and cross-functional groups.
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated high-value Master Agreements and complex contracts.
Procurement Manager (Staff Aug)- Marketing & IT
Microsoft
Gurgaon
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Drove sourcing initiatives across procurement categories, collaborating with stakeholders and corporate teams.
- Conducted supply market research and developed supply base for current and future business needs.
- Identified and selected suppliers while negotiating competitive pricing agreements.
- Ensured transparency in strategic and operational contracts through detailed cost analysis.
- Supported regional and global procurement managers in strategy development, achieving quantified benefits.
- Delivered cost-saving targets through effective supplier management and rationalization processes.
- Utilized appropriate processes to enforce compliance across procurement operations.
- Served as point of contact for local teams, providing guidance on supply markets and performance metrics.
Asst. Project Manager- Commercial Proposals
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed RFIs and RFPs for Genpact, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Developed project plans outlining internal timelines and key milestones.
- Led end-to-end project execution, minimizing deviations from the plan.
- Collaborated with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle, securing delivery and acceptance sign-off.
- Maintained rigorous project management practices to swiftly identify and resolve issues.
- Coordinated with solution architects, procurement SMEs, and BD leads to fulfill customer requirements.
- Compiled capability decks for industry-specific insights during bidding processes.
- Created dashboards and MIS reports for senior leadership analysis.
Sourcing and Contracting Specialist
Genpact
Gurgaon
04.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Engineer- Procurement and Contracts
Punj Lloyd Limited
Gurgaon
06.2012 - 03.2015
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LL. B - Intellectual Property
CCS University
12-2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
12-2014
Post-Graduation Diploma - Contract Management And Quantity Surveying
NICMAR
12-2012
Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech.) - Civil Engineering
JNTUK
12-2011
Skills
- Category Management
- Strategic sourcing
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation and management
- Project management
- Spend analysis
- RFP analysis
- Reliability and problem solving
- Talent recruitment and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Regulatory compliance
- Oracle ERP and SAP Ariba
Affiliations
- Trained Table Tennis Player
- Volleyball Player
- Book reading
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented category strategies that resulted in process improvement, productivity, and significant cost savings
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing the best prices and terms for the company
- Maintained strong vendor relationships, ensuring reliable supply chains, and resolving issues promptly
- Demonstrated leadership by managing and developing a high-performing procurement team
- Initiated and led a training program (Upskill) to cross-train different procurement and SCM team members
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt trained and tested
- FIDIC Red Book, Silver Book, and Arbitration Strategies
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English, Superior
- Hindi, Advanced
- Telugu, Distinguished
- C1
- 5
- C2
- 6
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
English
Advanced
C1
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Timeline
IT Procurement Partner
Sandoz India Limited
07.2023 - Current
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager- Data, Digital & IT
Novartis India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 07.2023
Sr. Sourcing and Contracts Specialist- IT
Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2021
Procurement Manager (Staff Aug)- Marketing & IT
Microsoft
06.2017 - 08.2018
Asst. Project Manager- Commercial Proposals
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 06.2017
Sourcing and Contracting Specialist
Genpact
04.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Engineer- Procurement and Contracts
Punj Lloyd Limited
06.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Laws - LL. B - Intellectual Property
CCS University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Post-Graduation Diploma - Contract Management And Quantity Surveying
NICMAR
Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech.) - Civil Engineering
JNTUK