Rajat Gulia
Gurugram
Summary
Strategic Sourcing and SAP Procurement professional with 10+ years of experience across telecom, infrastructure, and global shared services environments. Strong expertise in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, SAP MM, SAP S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay, and SAP Ariba Sourcing & Buying. Proven track record in developing sourcing strategies, executing RFPs/RFQs, leading supplier negotiations, optimizing costs, ensuring compliance, and supporting SAP/Ariba implementations. Adept at stakeholder management, governance, and delivering measurable business value through structured procurement processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Sr. Process Analyst – Procure to Pay (Air India SCM)
IBM India Private Limited
Gurgaon
12.2024 - Current
- Performed end-to-end Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities using SAP Ariba and SAP MM, ensuring compliance with global sourcing and procurement policies.
- Managed PR-to-PO conversion through SAP Ariba, ensuring accuracy, governance adherence, and timely execution across procurement cycles.
- Supported strategic and global sourcing initiatives by executing RFPs/RFQs, conducting supplier evaluations, performing commercial comparisons, and supporting award recommendations.
- Analyzed quantitative and qualitative supplier data to enable informed sourcing decisions and contract awards.
- Delivered spend visibility, compliance reporting, and issue resolution, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement across procurement operations.
- Supported SAP Ariba implementation, including UAT, system testing, process stabilization, and end-user support during and post go-live phases.
- Collaborated closely with Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure contract adherence, policy compliance, and timely service delivery.
Procurement Manager
Infra Akashvision Tower Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi-NCR
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Defined and implemented category-level sourcing strategies for structural steel, MS materials, and telecom infrastructure components, aligned with business and project requirements.
- Managed global and regional supplier negotiations, securing favorable commercial terms while effectively mitigating cost, supply, and delivery risks.
- Executed RFPs and RFQs, evaluating both price and non-price parameters including quality, capacity, lead time, compliance, and supplier capability.
- Built, onboarded, and managed a robust supplier base, driving vendor performance improvement, governance, and on-time delivery.
- Implemented vendor performance management and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
- Delivered measurable cost optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, negotiation, and value-driven procurement decisions.
Material & Contract Coordinator
Reliance Jio Info-comm Ltd.
Delhi-NCR
09.2015 - 11.2023
- Defined and carried out strategic sourcing and contract management strategies aligned with long-term business objectives and nationwide rollout programs.
- Directed multi-location supplier negotiations and contract finalization, governing SLAs, KPIs, commercial terms, and risk mitigation across regions.
- Managed Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, driving improvements in service quality, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored contract performance and supplier delivery, proactively identifying and escalating risks related to quality, timelines, and service continuity.
- Implemented spend tracking, SLA compliance monitoring, and supplier performance reporting at both regional and national levels.
- Supported business continuity planning and proactive risk management for critical and high-value supply categories.
- Managed end-to-end Strategic Sourcing, procurement, inventory, and contract operations in SAP MM, ensuring seamless integration across sourcing and execution.
- Handled pricing conditions, HSN/SAC mappings, tax configurations, and Work Order (WO) management within SAP.
- Acted as SAP MM Subject Matter Expert (SME), resolving procurement, inventory, and material consumption issues to ensure operational continuity.
- Oversaw vendor billing, invoice verification, and compliance with Work Completion Certificates (WCC) and contractual terms.
- Coordinated logistics, material movements, E-way bills, STN, and faulty material returns using SAP movements 261/262.
- Supported ISO and internal audits, consistently achieving zero non-compliance through strong process governance and documentation.
- Drove process improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risk.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Electronics & Communication Engineering
01.2013
Skills
- Global Sourcing & Category Strategy Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Source-to-Contract (S2C) Lifecycle Management Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations
- RFP / RFQ / e-Auction Management Supplier Evaluation & Award Governance
- Sourcing Strategy Development Sourcing Strategy Execution
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Vendor Performance & Risk Management
- Contract & Commercial Management Commercial Negotiation & Risk Mitigation
- Cost Optimization Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis Value Engineering
- Spend Analysis Compliance Reporting Policy Adherence Audit Readiness
- Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering Cross-Functional Collaboration
- SAP MM (Procurement, Inventory, Pricing, Material Master) SAP S/4HANA P2P
- SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Buying, PR-to-PO, Invoicing) Ariba Process Enablement
- SAP & Ariba Implementation Support System Testing UAT Process Rollouts
- Procurement Operations Management PR-to-PO Processing Order Management
- Vendor Billing & Reconciliation Control Invoice Verification Dispute Resolution
- Materials, Inventory & Logistics Management Demand & Supply Coordination
- Data Analysis & Interpretation MIS & Management Reporting
- ISO Audits & Internal Audits Process Compliance & Governance
- Client Relationship Management Team Leadership & Mentoring
Certification
- Purchasing Foundations
- Project Management Foundations: Procurement
- Supply Chain Foundations: Project Management
- Supply Chain Foundations: Analytics
- Strategic Negotiation
- Supply Chain Foundations: Risk and Resilience
- CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Procurement – Professional Certificate
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajat-gulia-914134169
Disclaimer
I, Rajat Gulia, hereby declare that the above information is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Proficient
C2
Personal Information
Timeline
Sr. Process Analyst – Procure to Pay (Air India SCM)
IBM India Private Limited
12.2024 - Current
Procurement Manager
Infra Akashvision Tower Pvt. Ltd.
12.2023 - 12.2024
Material & Contract Coordinator
Reliance Jio Info-comm Ltd.
09.2015 - 11.2023