Mukund Sharma

Procurement professional with 9 years of experience in strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, and multi-commodity manufacturing procurement. Expertise in Capex, MRO, plant services, logistics, packaging, consumables, BOM, and selected direct materials, including sheet metal and plastic components. Strong capabilities in commercial negotiations, supplier development, cost optimization, contract management, supplier consolidation, and procurement governance. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Oracle and cross-functional stakeholder management, with a focus on measurable savings, process improvement, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. Targeting procurement leadership opportunities to drive strategic sourcing, cost competitiveness, and sustainable business value.

• Indirect Procurement Team Establishment: Established and structured the complete Indirect Procurement team for both OPEX and CAPEX, strengthening procurement ownership, category management, and process governance.
• Procurement Digital Transformation: Led the implementation of new purchase software to streamline procurement workflows, improve process visibility, and strengthen control over purchasing activities.
• Significant Cost Savings: Achieved ₹1.56 crore in procurement savings during FY 2025–26 through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, supplier benchmarking, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Recurring Cost Optimization: Secured ₹50 lakh in recurring operational expense and service cost savings/benefits to continue, supporting sustained cost efficiency beyond the initial savings period.
• Performance Recognition: Awarded “Mission Possible Star Performer – FY 2025–26” in recognition of contribution to procurement performance and business objectives.
• Procurement Service-Level Performance: Achieved a 95.6% average indent closure rate, exceeding the defined target of 95%.
• Supplier and Commercial Excellence: Strengthened supplier competitiveness through structured benchmarking, negotiations, alternate sourcing, and supplier evaluation across multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Process Standardization: Improved procurement governance through structured indent, purchase order, and service receipt workflows, along with stronger cross-functional coordination and process adherence.
• Logistics Procurement Optimization: Contributed to transportation cost optimization through transporter evaluation, freight-rate negotiations, service-performance monitoring, and contract-term discussions.

I am a proactive and result-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement. I believe in building strong professional relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and mutual trust. I approach challenges with analytical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset, while remaining adaptable to changing business needs and priorities. I value teamwork, take initiative in driving improvements, and focus on achieving shared objectives through structured planning and informed decision-making. I am passionate about learning, embracing new challenges, and contributing to the long-term success of the organization.