PARDEEP KUMAR
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Professional
Gurugram
Summary
Procurement professional with 6+ years of experience across B2B sourcing, vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and large-scale corporate & government procurement. Proven success in reducing costs, improving turnaround time, and managing high-value enterprise clients. Hands-on experience with SAP, Ariba, and GEMS platforms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Procurement
Almonds.ai
Gurugram
06.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement for loyalty rewards and bulk gifting programs across multiple brands
- Onboard and negotiate with new brands to secure competitive pricing and reliable supply
- Manage GEMS government tender pricing, comparisons, and internal recommendations
- Track order ageing, raise timely purchase orders, and ensure SLA adherence
- Manage enterprise clients including USV Pharma, Jio BP, Havells, Waaree Energy, Asian Paints, KRBL
Assistant Procurement Manager
We Adorn
Gurugram
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Delivered up to 40% cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations
- Reduced annual procurement spend by ~30% via supplier optimization
- Streamlined procurement workflows, significantly reducing lead times
- Conducted supplier market research and onboarding
- Managed key clients including NTT Data, S&P; Global, Manpower, Yokohama, Tenon Group
Senior Executive - Procurement
Evolve Brands Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Managed daily redemption reports, vendor coordination, and PO execution
- Prepared MIS, pendency, and reconciliation reports for enterprise clients
- Coordinated invoice processing with finance teams
- Maintained long-term client relationships with Greenply, JK Tyre, JK Paper, CERA
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
University of Delhi
01.2020
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Vendor & Brand Onboarding
- Cost Reduction
- B2B & Corporate Gifting
- Government Tenders (GEMS)
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Order Ageing & SLA Control
- MIS & Reporting
- SAP
- Ariba
- Advanced Excel
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Procurement
Almonds.ai
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Procurement Manager
We Adorn
11.2022 - 05.2025
Senior Executive - Procurement
Evolve Brands Pvt. Ltd.
03.2017 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
University of Delhi