SAP MM
Nikitha Swamy
Sourcing Buyer
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated Procurement Sourcing Professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager
Randstad India Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Managed Hotels and Events , Marketing and Internal Audit , Job Boards and Tax Suppliers in India
- Championed sustainable sourcing initiatives that reduced environmental impact while maintaining quality standards across the supply chain.
- Enhanced supplier performance by implementing comprehensive evaluation and monitoring systems.
- Evaluated potential new suppliers by conducting thorough due diligence inquiries on their capabilities, capacities, and financial stability before engagement decisions were made.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
Procurement Sourcing Professional
Kyndryl India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - Current
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Plan and Drive Sourcing Activities with Project and central Team.
- Negotiate rates for the resources, payment terms and contractual terms with the suppliers in the sourcing phase.
- Ensure Supplier’s readiness for delivery of the services.
- Align with internal stake holders and project requirements to complete the sourcing process.
- Follow-up contracts and agreements with suppliers
- Excellent experience working with Cross Functional and Global teams
- Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and
effectively. - Good interpersonal skills.
- Exposure to lean techniques.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Focused, punctual and Goal driven.
- Exceptional presentation skills and documentation skills.
- Good communication and networking skills.
Procurement Professional
IBM India Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 08.2021
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Align with internal stake holders and project requirements to complete the sourcing process.
Education
BE - Industrial Engineering And Management
JSSATE
Bengaluru 09.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Contracting
Operational reviewing
Billing resolutions
Technical issue resolution
Supplier Relationship Management
Purchase order verification
Purchase order management
Purchase order creation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Agile Methodology
Contract management
Vendor contract management
Subcontracting management
Software
Ariba
SBID Tool
Contractor Sourcing Application
BOND
Certification
Agile Explorer Badge
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager
Randstad India Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
Procurement Sourcing Professional
Kyndryl India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Agile Explorer Badge
01-2020
Procurement Professional
IBM India Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 08.2021
BE - Industrial Engineering And Management
JSSATE
09.2008 - 05.2012
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