Parth Gautam

• Manage a $8M budget across SaaS, Professional Services, and co-hosting services, ensuring cost-efficiency and strategic allocation
• Lead end-to-end procurement for SaaS tools and IT services, driving cost optimization and efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Marketing, IT, and People teams) to align procurement with business priorities and act as a single point of contact for their sourcing needs
• Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage the RFP process across key spend categories, including SaaS, IT Infrastructure, and HR services
• Negotiate contracts and favorable terms with vendors, securing cost savings and improving service levels
• Oversee procurement for software, hardware and SaaS, including RFQs, competitive bidding, and supplier evaluation
• Maintain purchase orders across ERP systems, ensuring timely processing and tracking
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Finance teams to ensure all procurement activities align with company policies and industry regulations
• Generate and analyze procurement reports to track spending trends and uncover cost-saving opportunities, providing leadership with actionable insight
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers to drive strategic value

Achievements

• Secured $2M in cost savings through strategic negotiations and supplier management
• Successfully negotiated favorable terms for major SaaS renewals, including ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zuora, Lusha, Looker, Salesforce, and Salesloft

• Conducted strategic sourcing for SaaS, hardware, and professional services, managing RFQs, competitive bidding, and vendor evaluations
• Partnered with legal and compliance teams to ensure procurement processes aligned with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, optimizing costs while ensuring quality and service standards
• Developed procurement reports and conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

Achievements

• Revised and implemented the firm’s Vendor Management Policy, enhancing compliance and procurement efficiency
• Reduced procurement costs by 40% by renegotiating supplier agreements for IT, HR, and facilities management

• Led procurement efforts for logistics and transportation services, optimizing supplier contracts and enhancing cost efficiencies
• Negotiated service agreements with third-party logistics providers, improving service quality and reducing costs
• Conducted market research and supplier evaluations to ensure high-quality procurement decisions

Achievements

• Reduced logistics costs by 30% through improved procurement policies and supplier negotiations

• Managed vendor relationships for IT infrastructure and supported procurement initiatives for HR team
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to assess procurement needs and streamline purchasing processes