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shakthi

Senior Executive Global Commodity Management & Procurement

Summary

Strategic and solutions-focused supply chain leader with 8.5 years of experience in global procurement and commodity management. Adept at cost reduction, supplier collaboration, and digital transformation. Successfully led the development and deployment of a global negotiation tool and automation initiatives, achieving operational excellence and team growth. Seeking to drive global sourcing strategies and value-creating supply chain initiatives in a high-impact role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Executive – Global Commodity Management

Flex
01.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded the global rollout of the F2 Negotiation Tool for GCM: conducted UAT, created training materials, and drove user adoption across cross-regional teams.
  • Delivered real-time visibility into demand, spend, CR, and TCO simulations—enhancing negotiation agility and decision-making accuracy.
  • Directed and developed a 7-member team through structured SWOT analyses, individual coaching, and performance development plans, resulting in improved ownership and capability uplift.
  • Generated significant cost reductions by negotiating with suppliers and awarding business based on TCO analysis, while actively monitoring CR performance through automated dashboards.
  • Managed SPG & Distribution commodities, delivering results across sourcing, escalations, and metric alignment while concurrently driving digital initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented process automations saving 1.5 FTE, improving reporting accuracy and reducing manual effort in data consolidation.
  • Managed vendor onboarding and approvals, validating supplier details and documentation to ensure compliance and timely sourcing readiness.
  • Addressed shortage escalations and PO delivery gaps by coordinating with suppliers and driving commitment improvements.
  • Reduced UCRs (Unconfirmed Receipts) via daily monitoring of OPO, NET UCR, and SOB Non-Compliance reports.
  • Standardized payment terms through strategic supplier negotiations, improving alignment and reducing financial risk.
  • Delivered monthly finance metrics (CR, PT, SMI) and presented semiconductor market trends and cost insights to leadership.


Senior Procurement Analyst

Flex
12.2016 - 12.2018
  • Released and managed POs based on MRP and customer forecasts, ensuring seamless material availability.
  • Resolved shortages proactively through reschedules and alternate sourcing strategies.
  • Mitigated risks by clearing blocked invoices, managing RTVs, and ensuring supplier payments.
  • Published and analyzed daily procurement metrics to track order, AP, and delivery performance.
  • Partnered with engineering teams to manage design changes, version controls, and obsolescence lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - EEE

Tagore Engineering College
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Negotiation & Supplier Management

Certification

ISM IDSCM – Strategy & Planning Module (Grade: 9.5/10)

Timeline

ISM IDSCM – Strategy & Planning Module (Grade: 9.5/10)

06-2025

CII SCM Pro

09-2020

Senior Executive – Global Commodity Management

Flex
01.2019 - Current

Senior Procurement Analyst

Flex
12.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - EEE

Tagore Engineering College
04.2001 -

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