PHANI KOLAR

Business Strategy & Solutions Architect with extensive experience at HP Inc., specializing in automation initiatives within procurement. Proven expertise in fit-gap analysis and stakeholder engagement, leading to successful implementation of AI-driven solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency. Skilled in SAP ERP and project management, consistently delivering measurable results. Resourceful solution architect bringing several years of client rapport building and solution implementation support illustrated across several years of industry contribution. Well-versed in evaluating database and process performance and developing actionable solutions for improvement.

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Date of Birth: 08/26/77

• HP Inc., Business Strategy & Solutions Architect – Indirect Procurement, 10/01/22, Present, Leading transformation in Indirect Procurement by enhancing and simplifying processes., Driven automation initiatives in Ariba Guided Buying, Sourcing, and Contract Management., Implemented AI-driven procurement solutions such as Zip Orchestration and Globality Autonomous Sourcing., Driving supply chain transformation in areas of contract management (iCertis) and spend analytics (Jaggaer)., Conducting fit-gap analysis and driving functional implementation aligned to business needs.
• Unilever India, Source to Pay (S2P) Techno-Functional Consultant & GPO, 05/01/21, 10/01/22, Drove GBS organisation setup along with senior leadership for a new spin-off organization., Defined and developed end-to-end Source to Pay processes across direct and indirect procurement., Worked extensively with implementation partners to define functional specifications for procurement tools., Created operational manuals and supported deployment of S2P processes across business units, operationalized through GBS organization.