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Shibani Sen

Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Cluster Manager, Middle East

Novartis, India
05.2023 - Current
  • Led implementation of sourcing plans for Marketing category and achieved savings targets above the stretch target consistently
  • Consistently met all KPIs
  • Effectively liaised and managed expectations of key stakeholders
  • Managed strategic supplier relationships, and ensured that supplier performance issues are resolved on a timely basis
  • Fostered a collaborative environment resulting in skill enhancement within the team
  • Supported regional projects such as the Supplier Governance Framework and the Supplier Evaluation Tool project at an APMA level
  • Streamlined operations of resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Global Transformation Lead, Complementary Work Force Sourcing Council

IBM, India
09.2008 - 12.2015
  • Designed the first Global Strategy for the Complementary Workforce Council (CWF) that was implemented across 52 countries
  • Transformed procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost
  • Led execution of the global strategy across all geographies
  • Developed a management system that provided the global council visibility to bids in all countries within scope, this transformed the Award Strategy from local to global
  • Worked with core suppliers to proactively identify spend consolidation opportunities globally.

TA to Global Chief Procurement Officer, Global

IBM, China
02.2008 - 08.2008
  • Handpicked from the global supply chain and logistics team to be sent on an International Assignment for Leadership Development
  • Established a network within the senior leadership by supporting different projects led by the Global Chief Procurement Officer
  • Supported global procurement programs.

Sourcing Hub Manager, North America

IBM, India
10.2006 - 01.2008
  • Maintained good control posture by proactively initiating self and cross cluster audits
  • Responsible for hiring, skills development, performance management in a matrixed management structure
  • Proactively increased sourcing competency within the team to take on higher value work from global sourcing councils.
  • Evaluated employee performance through close observation and performance rubrics.
  • Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Manager, Special Projects, APAC

IBM, India
05.2006 - 09.2006
  • Identified satellite centers by assessing existing infrastructure in Vietnam and led the operationalization of the satellite center
  • Led the first wave of transition to the satellite center and proactively managed show stoppers
  • Responsible for reporting and driving the Procurement Center metrics
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Senior Manager Operations, North America

IBM, India
02.2004 - 04.2006
  • Successfully led the transition of one of the most complex processes into the Procurement Operations Center from Canada to India
  • Mentored and coached team members on leadership skills resulting in the highest% of internal promotions within the Procurement Center
  • Drove performance by implementing and ensuring adequate monitoring and feedback systems
  • Minimized risk by identifying operational issues and deploying adequate controls.

Operations Manager, Credit Cards, UK

HSBC, India
06.2001 - 01.2004

Business Development Manager, India

IQMS Software Pvt Ltd, India
08.1996 - 10.2000

Management Trainee, India

Seon Engineers, India
09.1994 - 08.1996

Education

Exec MBA -

XLRI - Delhi
NCR Campus
03.2025

Bachelor of Commerce -

Osmania University
Hyderabad

Diploma in Management -

IGNOU

Diploma in RDBMS Oracle V7.1 - undefined

Software Solution Integrated

Skills

  • Strategy Design & Execution
  • Data Analysis
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management
  • People Management
  • Process Transformation
  • Operations and Program Management

Interests

  • Travel Enthusiast
  • Alternative Healing Modalities
  • Avid Reader

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Bengali
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Procurement Cluster Manager, Middle East

Novartis, India
05.2023 - Current

Global Transformation Lead, Complementary Work Force Sourcing Council

IBM, India
09.2008 - 12.2015

TA to Global Chief Procurement Officer, Global

IBM, China
02.2008 - 08.2008

Sourcing Hub Manager, North America

IBM, India
10.2006 - 01.2008

Manager, Special Projects, APAC

IBM, India
05.2006 - 09.2006

Senior Manager Operations, North America

IBM, India
02.2004 - 04.2006

Operations Manager, Credit Cards, UK

HSBC, India
06.2001 - 01.2004

Business Development Manager, India

IQMS Software Pvt Ltd, India
08.1996 - 10.2000

Management Trainee, India

Seon Engineers, India
09.1994 - 08.1996

Exec MBA -

XLRI - Delhi

Bachelor of Commerce -

Osmania University

Diploma in Management -

IGNOU

Diploma in RDBMS Oracle V7.1 - undefined

Software Solution Integrated

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