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NEETI KOTHARI
Senior Procurement Analyst
Pune
Summary
Procurement Professional with extensive experience managing high-volume, global procurement operations, overseeing $70M+ spend and delivering 10-12% cost savings. Skilled in vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end process improvement, consistently improving lead times by 15-20% and enhancing supply chain performance. Adept at strategic sourcing, analytics, and sustainable procurement practices, supporting global business objectives and driving organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
WNS Denali
09.2023 - Current
- Manage $70M+ global indirect spend and deliver 10–12% cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Reduced procurement lead times by 15–20% via process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
- Co-led Spot Buy automation (Phase 1), designing and implementing end-to-end workflows.
- Executed key process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Skilled in data-driven procurement, supplier management, and strategic execution.
- Remote
Management Trainee
Mercedes-Benz India
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked as a Logistics and Services Intern, focusing on process optimization and automation across multiple functions.
- Gained hands-on experience in Bill of Materials (BOM) management and procurement operations, supporting efficient workflows and cost-effective sourcing.
Procurement Specialist
Neeti Agro
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed global procurement of agro machinery and equipment from Turkey, Australia, and other suppliers.
- Conducted market research and product development, including local manufacturing initiatives and patent filings.
- Negotiated contracts and sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective, high-quality procurement.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
MIT World Peace University
01.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Prestige Institute of Management and Research
01.2022
Event Manager - undefined
Prestige Institute of Management and Research
01.2020
Senior Secondary - undefined
Prestige Public School
01.2019
Skills
Negotiation
Procurement process improvement
Category management
Global Sourcing
Contract Management
Process Improvement
Strategic Sourcing
Project Handling
Vendor Management
E-procurement systems
Supplier relationship management
Accomplishments
- Spend dashboard: Led a supplier spend analysis project, creating contracts and catalogs that increased business savings. Converted procurement data into an interactive dashboard, providing actionable insights to optimize sourcing and supplier performance.
- Spot Buy Automation: Co-Project Lead for automating the Spot Buy process from scratch to reduce lead time and costs. Developed end-to-end UI narratives and oversaw every phase of implementation, successfully delivering Phase 1 of the automation and driving process efficiency.
Certification
Contracting by The Smart Cube
Interests
Timeline
Contracting by The Smart Cube
09-2025
Generative AI by Microsoft
05-2024
Supply Chain Management by LinkedIn
05-2024
Strategic Sourcing by Coursera
04-2024
Senior Procurement Specialist
WNS Denali
09.2023 - Current
SAP Automation with Studio by UiPath
06-2023
Management Trainee
Mercedes-Benz India
05.2023 - 10.2023
Procurement Specialist
Neeti Agro
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Prestige Institute of Management and Research
Event Manager - undefined
Prestige Institute of Management and Research
Senior Secondary - undefined
Prestige Public School
Master of Business Administration -
MIT World Peace University