Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Notable Accomplishments
Languages
Passport Details
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Sarath Babu Talasila

Hyderabad

Summary

Seeking a challenging Contract Management Professional position with a reputable organization that offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, where I can apply my expertise in end-to-end contract Management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management to contribute to the success of the organization.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead- Contract Management

S&P Global
Hyderabad
04.2024 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
  • Leverage Sirion AI to automate contract authoring, negotiations, and obligation tracking, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Utilize AI-powered analytics to monitor contract performance, identify risks, and optimize contract terms.
  • Negotiate favourable terms with vendors and clients to maximize profitability while minimizing contractual risks.
  • Conduct contract analysis to identify potential legal and financial risks, integrating insights from Sirion AI for data-driven decision-making.
  • Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency in contract execution and approval workflows using AI-driven contract intelligence.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on contract-related matters, providing AI-enhanced compliance insights.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing complex contract agreements, integrating AI-assisted contract analysis for better risk assessment.
  • Evaluate contract terms to ensure alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements.
  • Coordinate with legal teams to resolve contract disputes using AI-enabled predictive analysis.

Manager – Operations

GENPACT
Hyderabad
10.2011 - 03.2024
  • Led successful project transitions from clients in New York (US) and London (UK) for Source-to-Contract processes.
  • Managed contracts for a major US fast-food chain, collaborating with Legal, Category Leads, and Procurement Managers on MSAs, Work Orders, Change Orders, IT Consulting, Software Maintenance, Renewals, SaaS/Cloud Agreements, and Bilingual Agreements.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders—Legal, Vendor Risk Management, Category Managers, and Vendors—to streamline contract management for General Service Agreements, Affiliate Agreements, Addendums, Amendments, Statements of Work, and NDAs.
  • Ensured contract compliance using Legal Playbooks and SOPs, maintaining adherence to SLAs for process stability.

Assistant Manager Purchase

Dart Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
04.2000 - 10.2011
  • Regulated and analyzed supplier quotes, costing analysis and negotiation with the suppliers.
  • Responsible on Rate contracts, Letter of Intent for purchases, Letter of Credit with banks.
  • Collaborated with contract analysts to ensure transparency and consistency on sourcing activities.
  • Contributed as key member in erection of new plant set-up in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  • Nominated for The Best Employee of the Year Award in Tupperware India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Received Leadership Award for the contributions towards successful erection of new manufacturing facility of Tupperware India Pvt. Ltd. in Dehradun.

Production Engineer

Creative Wares Limited
11.1997 - 04.2000
  • Company Overview: Leading Manufacturer of Disposable thermoformed PP & HIPS containers and printing.
  • Worked as Production Engineer. Was responsible for team productivity, quality and production targets on a continuous basis.
  • Implemented quality and safety policies to reduce wastage and increase productivity.
  • Leading Manufacturer of Disposable thermoformed PP & HIPS containers and printing.

Production Engineer

Prince Pipes and Fittings Pvt Ltd.
09.1995 - 10.1997
  • Company Overview: Leading Manufacturer of Pipes and fittings.
  • Worked as Production Engineer. Was handling trouble shooting of Injection molding machines, Extruders, Assembly division.
  • Was responsible for the right quality and production targets.
  • Worked with team members to increase individual performance and set realistic improvement goals, implemented safety policies to reduce or eliminate incidents.
  • Leading Manufacturer of Pipes and fittings.

Education

MBA - Technology Management

Osmania University

P.G Diploma - Plastics Engineering

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Vijayanagar Engineering College

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Contract Compliance
  • Contract Obligations
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Source-to-Contract (S2C)
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Optimization
  • Employee Development
  • Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Vendor Management
  • Import Management
  • Category Management
  • Catalogue Optimization
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Supplier Engagement

Certification

  • Certified in Leadership Program (S.E.A.L), A Genpact initiative in collaboration with Mentor Learning Services Pvt. Ltd., focused on developing future leaders and managers in People Management, Customer Management, and Execution Management.
  • Lean and Green Belt Training, Successfully trained and tested in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies at Genpact.
  • Ariba E-Sourcing Training (South Korea), Received specialized training in Ariba E-Sourcing and successfully implemented the system at Tupperware India Pvt. Ltd. to enhance procurement processes.
  • Diploma in Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Dispute Resolution, Currently pursuing advanced studies to strengthen expertise in legal contract management and negotiations.

Notable Accomplishments

  • Led successful contract transitions from clients in New York (US) and London (UK), streamlining Source-to-Contract processes.
  • Reduced contract turnaround time from over 100 days to 33 days, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed high-profile contracts for major global clients, including S&P Global, Astellas, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and General Electric (G.E.).
  • Received multiple awards, including the GCO (Global Contracting Office) Award from Astellas and Silver & Bronze Awards for contributions to pharmaceutical industry projects.
  • Developed expertise across diverse categories, including Professional Services, Facilities, MRO, IT, and Telecom.
  • Implemented proactive contract management strategies, ensuring timely renewals and reducing operational risks.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, engaging with Legal, Vendor Risk Management, Procurement, and Category Managers to enhance contract efficiency.
  • Optimized vendor relationships, facilitating seamless contract renewals, extensions, and change orders.
  • Provided contract management training, empowering Business Owners with workspace creation and compliance best practices.
  • Led process improvements, refining workflows, procedures, and governance models for better contract execution.
  • Established centralized contract databases, improving visibility and tracking across executed and developing agreements.
  • Ensured vendor performance compliance, leveraging Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Business Review meetings to maintain contract integrity.

Languages

  • English
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

Passport Details

Valid U.S.A B1/ B2 Visa, 07/12/27

Timeline

Lead- Contract Management

S&P Global
04.2024 - Current

Manager – Operations

GENPACT
10.2011 - 03.2024

Assistant Manager Purchase

Dart Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2000 - 10.2011

Production Engineer

Creative Wares Limited
11.1997 - 04.2000

Production Engineer

Prince Pipes and Fittings Pvt Ltd.
09.1995 - 10.1997

MBA - Technology Management

Osmania University

P.G Diploma - Plastics Engineering

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Vijayanagar Engineering College

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