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SHIBARAJ SAHOO
Category Manager
Pune
Summary
Profile Summary: A dynamic professional with more than 9+ years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement operations. A team player with experience on strategic sourcing, spend analysis, savings, contract management, Supplier Risk Management, e-Procurement (Full RFX process-Ariba), Supply Chain Management. Good technical knowledge of Sourcing and Procurement operation in IT Software, Hardware, Professional Services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Sourcing Associate
WNS Global Services Private
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2023 - Current
- As a sourcing associate providing service in support of stakeholders’ transactional procurement and contract administration requirements, including license renewals, contract updates and extensions, SOW change orders, and similar contracts.
- Day to Day Management of the Sourcing transactions for various technology and corporate categories across the U.S. , EMEA and the APAC regions.
- Working with the Global and Offshore Legal department to complete acceptable contracts and establish the appropriate procurement routes for the acquisition of goods and services
- Negotiate agreements, manage small to medium sized projects, and work with cross-functional partners to drive world class part availability
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Process Lead
AXA Business Services
Bangalore, Karnataka
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Handling all IT renewals for partner across UK region for 3M GBP spend.
- Day to Day Management of the Sourcing transactions for IT category across the U.S. , EMEA region.
- Working on monthly, quarterly, contract expiry reports and dashboard on cost savings to management
- Working on new requirement of IT category from source to pay as per business requirement
- Contract negotiation with multiple suppliers and executing MSA, SOW, Amendment, Work Orders
- Creating PO, resolving invoice issues in Coupa ERP tool
- Worked with leadership team on busiess process improvement ideas, strategy, data analysis and power point presentation.
TATA Communications Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Handled customer based procurement of Telecom, Network, Managed Hosting Services, AMC renewals
- Taking care of IT procurement, Contract Renewal, AMC renewal for Public & Private Sector Organization.
- Generate reports from SAP and manage spend data to identify savings opportunities
- (Category & Subcategory spend, Supplier wise spend, Product data etc)
- Creating Rate Contract for easy and smooth transaction, Automation for major products
- Leading commercial negotiations with suppliers for IT and Network Services to ensure best terms possible are obtained to win customer deals through Bid/RFP
- Regions Covered: Global
Procurement Specialist
Infosys BPM Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Taking care of Electrical, Electronics, and Automobile high value orders
- Making PO using SAP MM module for goods and free-text commodities
- Identifying supplier in global market as per business requirement, contract execution, vendor on-board.
Procurement Analyst
Denali Software and Sourcing India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Resolved daily issues by handling order discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
Procurement Engineer
MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Conceptualized and implemented cost savings ideas
- Delivered electrical and electronics parts within expected timeline of project
- Developed strong supplier relationship management
- Ensuring prompt quality performance of suppliers through system robustness along with supplier readiness.
- Exploring market to get more supplier and competitive price with no compromise in quality.
- Accountable for technical costing, finalizing price of electrical, electronics and proprietary parts like wiring harness, battery, switches, sensors, lighting systems, relays, ignition coils.
- Instrumental in on-boarding new suppliers with competitive price and best quality.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar 08.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Society
JKBK Govt. College
Cuttack 07.2006 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Secondary Board High School
Cuttack 06.1997 - 04.2006
Skills
Conceptualizing and implementing cost saving ideasundefined
Certification
Best new comer award in AXA Business Services
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Documented supplier database which reduced overall time in a project.
- Collaborated with team of Automation in the development of different automation tools.
- Achieved 100% quality production for the entire team through effective communication and team building activities.
Additional Information
You can check my LinkedIn profile for more details.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shibaraj-sahoo-84078450/
Interests
Learning New Technology
Travelling
Hiking
Curricular Activities
Photography
Sports
1. I have played in district level cricket tournaments for tennis as well as leather ball.
2. Sports enthusiast person for all indoor games.
3. I believe good health is good wealth, hence do regular exercise to stay fit and healthy.
4. Played carom tournaments in local and corporate level.
Work Availability
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Best new comer award in AXA Business Services
07-2023
Senior Sourcing Associate
WNS Global Services Private
05.2023 - Current
Process Lead
AXA Business Services
05.2021 - 04.2023
Certificate of excellence for onboarding new supplier with competitive pricing
03-2021
TATA Communications Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2021
Star Performer award for implementing cost savings and automation ideas in Infosys BPM
05-2018
Procurement Specialist
Infosys BPM Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2018
Procurement Analyst
Denali Software and Sourcing India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 05.2016
Procurement Engineer
MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Bhubaneswar
08.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Society
JKBK Govt. College
07.2006 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Secondary Board High School
06.1997 - 04.2006
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