Naveen Kumar Ganagi

• Working for Tata Chemicals Ltd as Manager - S4 HANA Project PMO, SCM Specialist, Ariba Implementation, and working on digitization projects, RPA, Ariba Implementation, and integration for all TCL entities.
• IT and Supply Chain Consulting professional with more than 20 years of experience focused on S4 HANA projects, SCM, Ariba implementation, digitization, RPA, new applications, Ariba practice development, recruiting, training, and building an Ariba team and innovations using RPA based on Ariba platforms.
• AREAS OF EXPERTISE: IT - S4 HANA PMO, SCM, Ariba Implementation and Integration, Digitization Projects, RPA Sourcing, and Procurement.
• Ariba Pre-Sales, Sourcing, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement Operations, Catalog and Content Management. BTP.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Leveraged analytics tools for in-depth analysis of supply chain data, resulting in actionable insights for process improvements.
• Led implementation of new supply chain management software, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Optimized transportation routes and schedules, cutting down on delivery times and fuel expenses.

• Supply Chain Consulting professional with experience focused on pre-sales, solution architecture, Ariba practice development, recruiting, training, and building an Ariba team and innovations using RPA based on Ariba platforms.
• Subject matter expert in Ariba Solutions and implemented Ariba in the Pharma, Cement, and Alcobev industries.
• Global exposure in Ariba presales activities, helping the HCL Sales team in Ariba activities such as replying to RFIs, RFPs, and in demo activities and presentations on Ariba-related activities.
• AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Ariba buyer profile end to end, Ariba implementation/integration, Ariba Pre-Sales, Sourcing, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Logistics and supply chain, Procurement Operations, Catalog & content management, Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
• Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
• Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business continuity.
• Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
• Initiated cross-functional team to address critical bottlenecks in supply chain, resulting in increased efficiency.
• Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
• As a part of the COE (Centre of Excellence), training the employees on the Ariba module, and allocating them for Go Live support activity.
• Give training to the client end user on Ariba modules (Spend Analysis, Sourcing, Contracts, SIPM, P2P processing) after go-live.
• Supporting the sales, marketing, and operations team on presales activities for new global RFIs and RFPs on Ariba.
• Engage in pre-sales activities, preparing and giving pre-sales Ariba presentations to clients. If required, I will take them through the Ariba system for a demo.
• Understanding the requirements of clients and preparing the solution write-up document.
• Planning the project (using Microsoft Project Plan) about resource allocation, project duration estimation, etc., and updating the statement of work.
• As a part of the CoE (Centre of Excellence), train the employees on the Ariba module, and allocate them for the Go-Live support activity.
• Prepare the Kick-Off document and give the Kick-Off presentation to the client.
• As part of Ariba Delivery projects, after pre-sales activities, deploy all the solutions procured by the client.
• Requirement Gathering (As-Is Process)
• Planning (Data Migration strategy, Supplier enablement strategy, Change management strategy, etc.)
• Conduct a design workshop on the To-Be process, refine and review the sign-off process, design the actual plan for data migration, and prepare the functional specification document and technical specification document.
• Configuration (system setup, configure templates, customize if required, prepare test scripts, sign-off process on test scripts).
• Test – UAT (Support for testing until all test cases are passed, Plan Cut Over – data load to production, prepare training material, take sign-off for the testing phase).
• Deploy (Deploy to production as per the plan, resolve and support post-production issues, transition to support team members, and take final sign-off from clients for Go-Live).
• In case of travel for project implementation or integration, I do opt for travel when it is necessary until the Deploy phase.
• Give training to the client end user on Ariba modules (Spend Analysis, Sourcing, Contracts, SIPM, P2P processing) after go-live.
• Revise if any changes in the solution are needed, and write up the solution, including the scope, assumptions, exclusions, and questions to be addressed.
• Create architecture flow, user manuals, and the data flow between SAP and Ariba.

• Working in the SAB Miller India Global Procurement team as Deputy Manager of Sourcing and Procurement, Ariba Specialist, and also handling CapEx, MRO, Logistics, and IT Procurement categories.
• Working at SAB Miller India since June 2013, I previously worked as a consultant at CCG Consus Consulting Group as a Sourcing and Procurement Consultant.
• Helping all category managers with Ariba-related queries, conducting RFI, RFQ, and E-Auctions for all categories, and uploading GTM (Go to Market) Supplier awards while handling contract management in Ariba.
• Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
• Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
• Major Achievements in SABMiller India.
• Ariba Implementation (Sourcing and Contract Module)
• Conducted 450 e-auctions in Ariba.
• Handled around $50.55 million in spending.
• Saving and earnings achieved around 5 million USD.
• Spent malt and general scrap earnings increased by 35% to 40% after we started doing auctions through Ariba.
• Introduced around 30 new vendors, due to which we got a good price in the auction because of competitive bidding and competition.
• Ariba implementation from local platform to global platform.
• Brewing raw materials, like broken rice and CO2 auction, were successfully completed.
• All SAB Miller India plant-related spending of all categories was successfully routed through Ariba.

• Handling sourcing and procurement for one of the largest breweries, I was previously handling one of the largest pharma companies, conducting RFI, RFP, and RFQ, spend analysis, conducting e-auction, vendor audit, strategic sourcing, project management, ERP implementation—Ariba, supply chain consulting, customer management, pre-sales support—solution designing and product demo, and client management.

Major Responsibilities:

• Spend Analysis.
• Project management
• Ariba Implementation (All Modules)
• Designed and configured six sourcing templates (RFI, RFP, two auctions, full project, and sourcing request).
• I designed and configured four contract templates (contract request, contract procurement workspace, sales workspace) and four SIPM templates (SIM – supplier profile questionnaire, SQM, 2-SPM).
• Implemented all three upstream solutions for all phases of the Blue Book: Configure, Design, Testing, and Deploy (Go-Live).
• Configured templates (RFI, RFP, auctions, contract request, contract workspace, SIM, SPM, SQM) as per clients' business requirements.
• Prepared UAT scripts, conducted, and completed UAT on time.
• Configured sourcing library and clause library as per the client’s requirements.
• I have designed many successful auctions, such as reverse, forward, and Dutch auctions, as well as many RFIs, RFPs, and vendor management.
• I worked with major clients Dr. Reddy's, United Spirits, United Brewery, Penna Cement, and SAB Miller India.
• I have designed and trained more than 1,000 vendors, and helped them participate in the auction, which made the project very successful.
• I play the role of Presales Consultant. I am involved in preparing business cases and category-wise case studies for each client, looking at their indirect spend where savings can be achieved.
• I lead and guide the entire sales team in CCG, and provide demos to new customers.
• I am involved in creating proposals for new customers, which include savings minimum and maximum that can be addressable through Ariba.
• Implementing the Spend Management Module and leading e-sourcing initiatives for Ariba clients.
• Redesigning the Procure-to-Pay process for clients to integrate the Ariba E-Sourcing Platform.
• Helping clients with key e-sourcing activities – conducting online RFI, RFP, and auctions.
• Finding new suppliers, evaluating the quotations and proposals received, and shortlisting the suppliers.
• Analyzing the client's historical spend and data to identify opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to maximize the spend routing through the Ariba E-Sourcing Platform.
• Providing consulting inputs to clients' buyers on the daily procurement activities.
• Making strategies for the e-sourcing events.
• Streamlining the RFX management process.
• Proposing different solutions to clients to decrease the source-to-pay cycle time.
• Solution designing and pre-sales support to the regional sales team.
• Product demo to prospective clients as part of presales support.
• Educating the users about the e-sourcing platform (Ariba).
• Creating standard templates for regular purchases.
• Onboarding the suppliers onto the system in phases.
• Reporting Purchasing Trends: Online vs. Offline
• Supporting the client in finalizing the prices of all requirements through e-auction in Ariba.
• Supporting the client from CCG for the entire sourcing and procurement of pharma equipment and services.
• Sending RFX, RFP, and asking for RFQ to the selected vendor after sourcing.
• Collating RFQ, negotiating, and finally selecting the vendors for the required work to be done, and also taking approval from the client.
• Giving training to vendors before we conduct e-auction.
• Handling the entire S2P (Source to Pay) process for clients.
• Handling vendor queries and client issues.
• Conducting all e-auctions through software called Ariba.
• Having a call with the client once a month to explain pending incidents (tickets) and closed incidents, discuss the problems regarding open incidents, and ask for their approval for pending work.
• Vendor Management.
• Ariba is the single point of contact for the client and team members.
• Client Management.
• Doing the spend analysis and informing the client of the possibilities for savings that can be achieved.
• Maintaining the relationship with all teams in the organization and ensuring that work flows smoothly without any issues.
• Finalizing the third-party vendors for indirectly related activities and having them sign the contracts.
• Once the E-Auction completes, we will provide all reports to clients, such as the savings generated and the vendor rating.
• Conducting training sessions for clients to teach them about auctions and the Ariba tool.
• Helping the client sourcing and procurement team understand the strategic sourcing concept, and helping them constantly reduce the price with vendors.
• Planning the auction strategy through Ariba before conducting the auction.
• Helping vendors and clients if they are having any issues with Ariba during the auction.
• Training the vendor and helping him understand the e-sourcing concept before the auction.

• Looking after the sourcing and procurement of indirect materials for countries like the UK, South Africa, and Turkey, conducting RFI, RFP, and RFQ, and performing spend analysis for the entire P to P (Procure to Pay) process, as well as KPI.
• Handling vendor queries, payment issues, and also client issues, contract management, and vendor management.
• Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Enhanced team performance by providing expert guidance on critical projects and strategic initiatives.
• Developed effective training materials for diverse audiences, resulting in improved skillsets and increased job satisfaction.
• Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects within tight deadlines, maintaining keen focus on quality.
• Optimized resource allocation, ensuring projects were completed within budget and scope.
• Served as go-to expert for resolving technical challenges, enabling smoother project progression.
• Streamlined communication between departments, ensuring that project specifications were clearly understood and met.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Major Achievements at Accenture.

Conducted 600 e-auctions in Ariba.

Handled around $100 million in spending.

Saving & Earnings Achieved around 11.5 million USD.

Received the best employer award twice in two years of stay.

• Looking after the sourcing and procurement of the entire South for direct materials required for servicing laptops, desktops, broadband, DTH, civil activities, interior projects, housekeeping, conducting RFI, RFP, and RFQ, spend analysis, the entire P to P (Procure to Pay) and S to P (Source to Pay), KPI, handling vendor queries, payment issues, and also client issues, contract management, and vendor management.

Major Responsibilities:

Handled around 30 million USD spend.

Saving and earnings achieved around 4 million USD.

• Completely responsible for sourcing and procuring materials.
• Major focus: Procurement and sourcing of all direct and indirect materials required for operations.
• Responsible for whole supply chain management activities.
• Sending RFX, RFP, and asking for RFQ to selected vendors after sourcing.
• Giving some training to vendors if their quality goes down or is poor once the KPI is done, once in a quarter.
• Handling vendor queries, payment issues, and also client issues.
• Making a spend report for each vendor quarterly.
• Purchasing of all engineering items, for example. Like the procurement of reactors, chillers, boilers, pumps, and motors, etc.
• Conducting a market survey.
• Handling vendor queries and payment issues.
• Making the spend report of all PSL vendors, and submitting the data to top management.
• Vendor Management
• Handling entire P2P (Procure to Pay) S2P (Source to Pay).

• Completely Responsible of engineering stores activities.
• Maintenance of stock
• Issuing materials to engineering department
• Generating stock report.
• Checking the quality and quantity of materials once received
• Indenting materials
• Receiving materials
• Doing GRN
• Submission of invoices to Accounts department.