Rajeev Das
Senior Procurement Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
An experienced Senior Procurement Manager with a robust background in supply chain management. Responsible for leading procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of materials and services. Expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager
Meamo
07.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior team members enhancing their understanding of complex negotiation tactics contributing to their professional growth and increased department success.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with key vendors, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring a reliable supply chain.
- Introduced advanced analytics tools into procurement decision-making processes for improved visibility into spend patterns optimize resource allocation effectively.
- Aligned procurement strategy with corporate social responsibility initiatives by selecting ethical suppliers that adhered to labor and environmental standards, supporting the company''s long-term reputation.
- Oversaw contract negotiations with suppliers, securing advantageous terms that supported both operational needs and financial targets.
- Championed sustainable sourcing initiatives that reduced environmental impact while maintaining quality standards across the supply chain.
- Developed comprehensive category management plans, aligning product sourcing with organizational requirements and budget constraints.
- Improved supplier lead times through ongoing communication and performance tracking, ensuring timely delivery of critical materials for production operations.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Senior Procurement Manager
Cisco
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Direct Procurement Management: Manage the Contract Digitization Process (CDP) in procurement for software, and services.
- Escrow Client Management: Oversee and manage procurement processes for Escrow clients, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining robust supplier relationships. Facilitate secure and efficient transactions, adhering to all regulatory and legal standards.
- Supplier Collaboration & Negotiation: Collaborate closely with key suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, ensuring the best value for Cisco while maintaining high standards for quality and delivery. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to support long-term business goals.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize Tableau to analyze procurement data, generating insights that drive informed decision-making. Create detailed dashboards and visual reports that track key procurement metrics, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless integration of procurement strategies with Cisco’s broader business objectives. Support cross-functional initiatives to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities comply with Cisco’s policies, industry regulations, and Escrow requirements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all transactions and supplier interactions.
- Contract Review & Analysis: Thoroughly review and analyze supplier contracts to ensure compliance with Cisco’s legal, financial, and operational requirements. Identify potential risks, ambiguities, or unfavorable terms, and collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to negotiate revisions that protect Cisco’s interests.
Senior Manager
Relevel by Unacademy
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Relevel is India’s first hiring platform that empowers job-seekers to showcase their skills through a test and land their dream job in just 15 days
- Handle a team of 60+ Operation Associates and 5 Managers across 4 departments
- Managed the acquisition and Training of 4000+ Subject Matter Experts across multiple categories
- Onboarded and trained 50+ Educators and Teaching Assistants for multiple categories
- Responsible for the monthly payout of all external contractors using Zoho Analytics
- Conducted online tests for more than 6 lacks candidates on the Relevel Platform and managed the Learning Platform for 30+ cohorts catering to more than 500 learners
- Conducted Evaluations and Interview Audit for all Qualified Candidates on the Relevel Platform
- Documented and created the processes for all the 4 departments
- Created an efficiency metrics model for all Associates to track their performance on a day-to-day level
Senior Operation Manager
Curefit
4 2018 - 10.2021
- Cure.fit is a health and fitness company offering digital and offline experiences across fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being
- CultSports
- Primarily responsible for managing day-to-day Warehouse Partners and Logistics Partners for BAU and PPMP partners
- Managing and coordinating manufacturing activities and schedule performance against plans to maintain priorities and meet established schedules
- Coordinated with the Design, Product, Tech and Finance teams in order to achieve common product goals and expand warehouse and logistics partners across India
- To close agreements with Warehouse, Logistics and Transport partners in coordination with Legal Team
- Eatfit
- Launched 8 Eat.fit Kitchens across NCR
- Spearheaded a team of 200+ including Operation Manager ,Kitchen Manager, Team Leader and Delivery Executives
- Achieved 99% SLA Adherence for B2C hyperlocal and B2B Kiosk delivery by data-driven route optimization
- Negotiated rates with Transporters,3P Logistics Partner and Property Owner and foresee agreement closure.
City Operation Manager
Licious, Bengaluru
12.2016 - 03.2018
- India's first D2C Unicorn, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- The company operates on a farm-to-fork model, owning the entire back-end supply chain and cold chain
- Led the Operations team of 300+ Hub Managers, Team Leaders, Packers, and Delivery Executives
- Increased delivery SLA adherence from 72% to 97% through volume-based manpower distribution and periodic training of Hub
- Managers on order tracking
- Worked closely with the Finance team to reduce operational costs by introducing variable rate cards for Delivery Executives
- Optimizing Hub Space Design,Route Optimization of central dispatch vehicles
- Reduced cancellation to 40% by geofencing all the Hubs
- Reduced wastage by 30% through Inner Hub Movement
- Managed inventory worth of 80 lacks per day with strict adherence to FIFO.
City Manager
Opinio
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Opinio was the fast-growing start-up that builds next generation last-mile delivery services for food, grocery, bakery, peer-to-peer and more
- Strategically plan and launch delivery Hubs across Bangalore
- Defined SOP and processes for Delivery Executives ,Team Leaders ,Hub Managers and Area Managers
- Managed a team of 1000+ Blue Collared employees across 14 delivery hubs
- Launched Operation across cities including hub establishment ,hiring, training and deployment of delivery executives
- Developed the e-commerce unit for OpinioApp and handled day to day operation including warehouse and last mile delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
IIT Kanpur
08.2008 - 04.2013
Skills
Teambuilding
Delegation
Coaching and mentoring
Inventory management
G-Suite
Warehouse Management
Tableau
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager
Meamo
07.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Cisco
01.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Manager
Relevel by Unacademy
11.2021 - 11.2022
City Operation Manager
Licious, Bengaluru
12.2016 - 03.2018
City Manager
Opinio
06.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
IIT Kanpur
08.2008 - 04.2013
Senior Operation Manager
Curefit
4 2018 - 10.2021
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