PROBIN GUPTA

• Managed the procurement of products and services ensuring compliance with all industry regulations.
• An effective communicator with ability to relate to people at any level of business.
• Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to ensure best value and quality.
• Negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers to optimize savings and ensure quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of procurement objectives and strategies.
• Developed and implemented a robust supplier selection process to ensure only the most reliable and cost effective suppliers were chosen.
• Analyzed data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Utilized strong communication and negotiation skills to build trust with vendors.

Category- IT Software ,Hardware,App Dev, Consulting

• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
• Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
• Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
• Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
• Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
• Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.

• Execute end-to-end strategic sourcing activities in accordance with the client procurement policy.
• Provide excellence throughout the process analyzing information, delivering sourcing strategies, identifying requirements and opportunities, negotiating terms and conditions, and contracting products and/or services.
• Work with stakeholders and business leaders to continuously identify opportunities for the organization within the category
• Produce recommendations/options (while identifying associated benefits e.g. commercial, product/service value, risk mitigation and insights) for an efficient long-term procurement support model, capturing procurement and supplier spend management activities.
• Provides structured management and accurate progress reporting during regular meetings;

• Spend Handled $300M USD.
• Category- IT Infrastructure,IT Software,Marketing operations,Professional Services.
• Region North America
• An international mindset to serve people across the globe at any level of business.
• Led Supplier diversity Project for my team.
• Expertise in formulating sourcing strategies, Project Scope,vendor identification and evaluation, analytical assessment to strengthen effectiveness.
• A strategic planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of raw material, procurement costs, and logistics cost.
• An effective communicator with ability to relate to people at any level of business.
• Adept at undertaking indigenization initiatives for attaining significant savings, securing discounts and better service from suppliers.
• Possess strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
• Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.

• Presented product concepts and offerings to clients based on established specifications and preferences.
• Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Created and executed account strategies to present services to key decision makers.
• Liaised between internal and external stakeholders, clients and various external vendors to develop and implement client solutions.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
• Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
• Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.

• Developed test methodology to check product features and devised test plans for modules.
• Outlined design requirements, BOMs, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.
• Worked closely with testing designer to execute and improve test coverage.
• Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software and devised solutions.
• Collaborated with design teams on design reviews and validation .
• Conducted training sessions for partners, stakeholders and support teams to educate personnel on operational requirements.
• Consulted with network engineering staff to evaluate hardware and software requirements for new system development.
• Met regularly with clients to discuss project specifications and milestones and provide updates on progress.