Naman Gupta
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Consulting professional with expertise in Stakeholder Management, Spend Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, and Contracting. Demonstrates a proactive approach and strong commitment to building and nurturing client relationships. Adept at Data Analysis and Contract Management, with a proven track record in Category Management. Known for delivering exceptional client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a motivated work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant (Procurement)
GEP Worldwide
Navi Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the world’s largest tech company to onboard Content Transmission Aggregators for a Live Video Streaming platform and supported the procurement of IT infrastructure equipment and services.
- Achieved multi-million dollar savings through strategic contract negotiations and provided advisory on optimizing financial terms for enhanced governance.
- Conducted opportunity assessments across Direct and Indirect Categories to drive savings through effective Supplier Relationship Management and strategic planning.
- Drafted and reviewed a variety of client contracts, including MSAs, POs, SOWs, Amendments, EULAs, and Change Orders; provided training to team members on contract management.
- Managed RFP processes for procuring services related to Building and managing Super Headends and conducted RFIs for global financial payment solutions
- Served as Project Manager for the Real Estate & Facilities Management Category Advisory Group (CAG), overseeing resource management, tracking project progress, and providing regular updates to CAG leads.
Consultant (Procurement)
GEP Worldwide
Navi Mumbai
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Procured goods and services for various Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries, including CPG, Oil & Gas, Apparel & Footwear, and Pharmaceuticals, delivering significant savings in IT, Corporate Services, and Facilities Management.
- Assessed supplier qualifications and product specifications, negotiated pricing, and developed benchmarking data for sub-categories to ensure competitive procurement.
- Analyzed cost models and performed demand management to optimize savings for clients.
- Offered recommendations to streamline the contracting process for RFP and Non-RFP projects, reducing lead times and enhancing efficiency.
- Supported clients in expanding their Supplier Diversity Network, achieving diversity goals, and reporting on diverse spend.
- Created a framework to enhance Mentor-Mentee relationships as part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
- Built framework for improving Mentor-Mentee relations under Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative.
Intern - Consultant
GEP Worldwide
Navi Mumbai
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Project Title: Procurement Transformation of a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company
- Created Excel Dashboard for visualization of progress in Service Readiness Testing
- Coordinated with teams in different time zones to integration timelines of Change Communication
- Analyzed & improved change trackers to gauge task completion & reporting
- Learned Change Management, Service Readiness Testing, Change & Communication, Knowledge Transfer, and Project Management Tools.
Assurance Associate
Ernst & Young - EY (GDS)
Gurugram
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided Technical assistance on Assurance and Audit to clients from France and Luxembourg
- Carried out Substantive Procedures to ensure Accuracy & Completeness of Financial Statements
- Monitored & reported deviations by implementing Test of Details & Sampling Procedures
- Performed reconciliations & legal reviews of client contracts to check for Consistency & Disclosure.
Education
PGDM - Marketing & Operations
T A Pai Management Institute
Manipal05.2021
B. Com (Hons.) - Finance
Sri Aurobindo College (Morning)
New Delhi05.2017
Class XII - Commerce
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School (ISC)
Kanpur05.2014
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Contracting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Market Research
- Category Management
- Power BI
Certification
Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business, Duke University, Coursera
Leadershippositions
- The Marketing Forum, TAPMI, Member, 01/01/21, 12/31/21
- Leadership & Development Cell (LADC), TAPMI, Member, 01/01/21, 12/31/21
- The Entrepreneurship Cell, Sri Aurobindo College, Co-founder & Coordinator, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Chess
- Football
- Volleyball
- Cricket
- Boxing
Live Projects
Raymond Ltd., 01/01/19 - 12/31/19,
- Studied Consumer Behavior towards FMCG products offered at Raymond stores (PAN India)
Experion Developers Pvt Ltd., 01/01/19 -12/31/19,
- Conducted Field research study for Brand-name testing
Timeline
Senior Consultant (Procurement)
GEP Worldwide
01.2023 - Current
Consultant (Procurement)
GEP Worldwide
02.2021 - 12.2022
Intern - Consultant
GEP Worldwide
05.2020 - 06.2020
Assurance Associate
Ernst & Young - EY (GDS)
10.2017 - 05.2018
PGDM - Marketing & Operations
T A Pai Management Institute
B. Com (Hons.) - Finance
Sri Aurobindo College (Morning)
Class XII - Commerce
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School (ISC)
Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business, Duke University, Coursera
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