Sandeep Sadashiv Sarang
Summary
Dynamic IT Budget & Procurement Lead at Fiserv India Pvt Ltd, adept at optimizing resource allocation and achieving significant cost reductions through strategic vendor negotiations. Proven expertise in procurement and budgeting, complemented by strong communication skills, ensures effective collaboration and process optimization across cross-functional teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Budget & Procurement Lead
Fiserv India Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - Current
- Lead IT budgeting and procurement strategies to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost management.
- Collecting data from stakeholders and preparing Annual Budget for IT Capex and Opex
- Preparing accurate financial forecasts quarterly
- Prepared and submitted monthly provisions to support accurate financial reporting
- Implement efficient spend tracking mechanisms to monitor and optimize budget utilization
- Developed and maintained MIS reports and dashboards for Capex and Opex to enable strategic decision making and cost control
- Streamlined the CW / PR approval tracker process to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure timely approvals
- Prepared and maintained various trackers to monitor key financial activities and improve process transparency
- Proactively managed AMC tracking to ensure timely renewals, optimize costs, and maintain uninterrupted service delivery.
- Achieved significant cost reductions through effective negotiation strategies, leading to substantial savings for the organization.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to identify and address gaps in purchase, invoicing, and payment processes, while maintaining strong connections with the Accounts Payable Team, GSS, Finance, and vendors.
- Developed quarterly purchase projections and procurement pipeline strategies for Opex and Capex expenditures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and streamline purchasing.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain quotes and ensure timely deliveries of IT assets and services.
- Evaluated vendor performance and negotiated contracts to optimize cost and quality.
- Maintained accurate records of procurement transactions and inventory levels for effective tracking.
SW/Application Tech Support Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed asset management and services invoicing for Pune locations with a four-member team.
- Planned and forecasted IT Capex and Opex.
- Executed three e-waste removal initiatives, including asset identification and vendor coordination.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery and accurate invoice processing.
- Conducted inventory of new IT materials, ensuring proper attribute recording.
- Printed and tagged asset barcodes.
- Prepared management reports on asset aging, inventory, auditing, consumables, and e-waste.
- Handled invoice preparation for Opex services and maintained service renewal tracking.
- Managed employee separation approvals and IT final settlement processes.
- Coordinated vendor contacts for data card and corporate SIM activations/deactivations.
- Created project-wise bill breakdowns for data cards, mobiles, and landlines, processing bills for finance.
- Managed asset lifecycle and maintained asset register per IMAC process.
- Conducted store auditing and management.
Asset Engineer
Allied Digital
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Led asset management and services invoicing for all India locations with a four-member team.
- Raised purchase requests for IT Capex and Opex.
- Managed five e-waste removals in Pune and Mumbai, overseeing asset segregation and vendor coordination.
- Ensured timely delivery from vendors and proper invoice compliance.
- Conducted inventory of new IT materials and recorded attributes in the tool.
- Asset barcode generation and printing
- Prepared management reports on asset requirements, budgeting, aging, inventory, and e-waste.
- Maintained documentation for invoice processing.
- Handled exit employee separation approvals and IT final settlements.
- Managed activations and deactivations of data cards and corporate SIMs.
- Prepared project-wise bill breakdowns for various services, processing bills for finance.
- Managed asset lifecycle and maintained asset register per IMAC process.
- Oversaw store management.
Senior Support Engineer
IOPEX Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: (Site: Mphasis, an HP Company)
- Delivered comprehensive IT asset management services, overseeing the asset lifecycle, tracking inventory, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- (Site: Mphasis, an HP Company)
Asset Engineer
I-Source Info System Ltd
Pune
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Company Overview: (Site: Persistent)
- Managed IT assets, including inventory tracking and documentation.
- (Site: Persistent)
Computer Lab Assistant with Maintenance Engineer
Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Assisted in the maintenance and operation of the computer lab.
Computer Hardware & Network Engineer
Laser Arts
Pune
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Pune
- Delivered technical support and troubleshooting for IT infrastructure.
- Pune
Education
M. Com. - Pursuing
YCMOU
Nasik05.2009
B. Com. -
Mahatma Phule
Gargoti, Kolhapur05.2009
6 Months Course -
CMS Certified Network Specialist
01.2008
Skills
- Procurement and Budgeting
- IT Asset Management
- Vendor Management
- Inventory and Documentation Management
- Process Optimization
- Strong Communication Skills
Awards
- 2024, Cross-Functional Team Award for Chennai New Floor Build Out
- 2022, Debut Excellence Award for Individual Performance
- 2022, Finalist: Team of the Year Award for Network Support Group
Timeline
IT Budget & Procurement Lead
Fiserv India Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - Current
SW/Application Tech Support Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 03.2021
Asset Engineer
Allied Digital
01.2013 - 04.2013
Senior Support Engineer
IOPEX Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 06.2012
Asset Engineer
I-Source Info System Ltd
01.2011 - 07.2011
Computer Lab Assistant with Maintenance Engineer
Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School
07.2008 - 12.2010
Computer Hardware & Network Engineer
Laser Arts
02.2007 - 06.2008
M. Com. - Pursuing
YCMOU
B. Com. -
Mahatma Phule
6 Months Course -
CMS Certified Network Specialist