Shailesh Goyal
New Delhi
Summary
Senior procurement professional with expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and spend analysis. Demonstrated success in leading complex category strategies that achieve sustainable cost savings and enhance supplier performance. Skilled in driving procurement transformation initiatives to boost operational efficiency and business value. Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders for impactful sourcing decisions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Buyer
Topsoe India Private Limited
Noida
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered cost reduction initiatives through category strategies utilizing spend analytics and supplier benchmarking.
- Leveraged AI-driven procurement tools to optimize spend analysis and improve sourcing efficiency.
- Spearheaded category planning and strategy development, achieving measurable savings while strengthening supplier partnerships.
- Enhanced supply resilience via dual sourcing and proactive supplier development initiatives.
- Increased contract coverage by negotiating and standardizing supplier agreements across all categories.
- Provided market insights and sourcing recommendations to guide senior stakeholders' business decisions.
- Led RFX processes, including RFI, RFQ, RFP, bid evaluation, and supplier selection.
- Managed e-tendering activities to ensure transparency in sourcing decisions.
- Managing categories like IT, Professional Services, Facility Management, and Marketing.
- Handled lease contracts for new offices in Chennai and Noida.
Manager- Purchase & Logistics
Grydle & Sync Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Directed procurement activities to ensure timely material availability, minimizing production delays.
- Managed end-to-end client projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business requirements.
- Managed logistics operations to optimize transportation routes and reduce delivery lead times.
- Established vendor evaluation criteria to uphold supplier quality standards and ensure compliance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align purchasing schedules with inventory demands, increasing operational efficiency.
Officer-Sourcing
Centrient Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared consolidated and standalone spend analysis following the company targets for the financial year.
- Daily tracking of PR vs. PO to achieve the SLA.
- Formulated and implemented the procurement process and procedure for all the sites.
- Preparation and implementation of the budget; managed variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, and financial statements.
- Headed the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process for indirect materials and safety items.
- Responsible for implementing SAP and training users in the procurement function.
- Achieved the target of creating an annual rate contract of 60% of the indirect material.
- Responsible for creating vendor code and material code in MDM.
Officer- Plant Engineering
Asian Paints Ltd.
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Established and managed annual rate contracts (ARCs) for engineering items, PPE, production consumables, and FMCG products, ensuring cost efficiency, and uninterrupted supply.
- Secured 1st rank in the Payment Performance Report by achieving 92% compliance with payment timelines and procurement processes.
- Delivered consistent year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and effective price management.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, including paperless Purchase Order (PO) creation, inventory tagging, and standardized material numbering, resulting in improved operational efficiency and better inventory control.
Education
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Panjab University (UBS)
Chandigarh04-2015
B.Com. (Prof.) - Accounting And Finance
DAV College Jalandhar
04-2013
Skills
- Spend analysis
- Supplier negotiation
- Category management
- Contract management
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Global procurement
- E-tendering
- RFX management (RFI, RFQ, RFP)
- Total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Stakeholder management
- Cost reduction
Notable Accomplishments
• Managed lease contracts with a total value of INR 1,260 million, ensuring robust commercial oversight, and compliance.
• Delivered 13% procurement savings across Topsoe, India, spend through strategic sourcing and category management.
• Maintained zero audit observations, reflecting strong governance, compliance, and control.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/29/92
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Timeline
Senior Lead Buyer
Topsoe India Private Limited
03.2022 - Current
Manager- Purchase & Logistics
Grydle & Sync Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 03.2022
Officer-Sourcing
Centrient Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 06.2019
Officer- Plant Engineering
Asian Paints Ltd.
01.2016 - 09.2018
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Panjab University (UBS)
B.Com. (Prof.) - Accounting And Finance
DAV College Jalandhar