Shilpa Gowda
Sourcing Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
Procurement and Sourcing Professional experienced in managing complex end-to-end P2P and S2C processes through SAP Ariba. Delivered cost optimization and compliance through strategic supplier management and negotiation, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. Committed to enhancing procurement operations with innovative solutions that create lasting organizational value.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluate contract terms for potential risks and suggest revised language or solutions to enhance protection of company interests.
- Facilitate contract discussions surrounding commercial terms, service levels, and pricing to attain beneficial results for the organization.
- Confirm compliance of all contracts with established legislative requirements, industry standards, and internal corporate policies.
- Administer centralized contract database to document critical milestones, expiration dates, and renewal requirements, ensuring continuity of services.
- Administer centralized contract database documenting critical milestones, expiration dates, and renewal requirements to eliminate service interruptions.
- Ensured cross-functional alignment on deal terms by liaising between legal, finance, and sales/procurement teams. Oversaw project requests as procurement analyst to guarantee adherence to strategic goals. Promoted collaboration among teams to enhance project execution and delivery. Streamlined processes between departments to improve efficiency in contract handling.
- Manage supplier interactions to enhance procurement efficiency through streamlined processes.
- Evaluate and prioritize new project requests based on urgency and complexity to align with organizational goals.
- Manage supplier interactions and elevate procurement efficiency via streamlined processes.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure engagement of preferred suppliers.
- Evaluate and prioritize new project requests based on urgency and complexity.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and align on goals.
- Identify and implement improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into processes.
- Address issues in the procurement cycle and provide effective solutions.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all transactions and communications.
- Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Strive for balance between speed and accuracy in order processing.
- Focus on simplifying the customer experience in procurement.
- Work to reduce cycle times and improve ordering process efficiency.
- Collaborate with legal teams on contract terms and dispute resolution.
- Review and finalize contracts for compliance with legal standards.
- Manage the end-to-end process for Proof of Concept initiatives.
- Coordinate evaluation agreements with suppliers for new products.
- Analyze supplier proposals for cost-saving opportunities.
Sourcing Associate
Accenture Operations
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed sourcing processes using SAP Ariba, focusing on supplier relations and contract coordination.
- Contributed to successful outcomes in team projects in price negotiations and project management.
- Assisted in procurement by using SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing for procurement processes.
- Worked on SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing for procurement processes.
- Coordinated project aspects from contract reviews to budget approvals.
- Partnered with supply teams to uncover and implement cost-saving opportunities across procurement processes.
- Monitored and recorded cost savings for analysis and managed contract execution records.
- Utilized contract management tools to enhance procurement processes.
- Drafted contracts and prepared Executive Summaries for approvals.
- Resolved red-lines made to crucial clauses by suppliers.
Associate Procurement
The Himalaya Drug Company
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Streamlined supplier onboarding and contract management, enhancing vendor relations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Activated new supplier accounts in the SAP Ariba system to streamline procurement processes. for accounts in SAP Ariba and generated profiles.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate supplier onboarding processes and ensure alignment. to support supplier onboarding.
- Followed up with suppliers to obtain necessary samples and managed the approval process for products. for samples and managed approvals.
- Followed up with suppliers for samples and managed approvals.
- Acted as a negotiator with suppliers for improved quality.
- Acted as a negotiator with suppliers to secure improved quality standards and favorable terms. with suppliers for improved quality.
Education
Master's Degree - General Chemistry
St Aloysius College
Mangalore01-2017
Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry
St Aloysius College
Mangalore01-2015
Skills
Sourcing software
E-Sourcing Tools: Ariba Network
Supplier relationship management
Contract Management Tools: DocuSign
Reporting tools
Collaboration tools
Team communication
Affiliations
- Active member of professional procurement networks and forums to keep abreast of industry trends and practices.
- Volunteer for community initiatives focusing on sustainable sourcing and procurement education.
Certification
National Seminar on Optical Methods of Chemical Analysis 2017
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
Recognized for outstanding contributions to streamlining procurement processes at Accenture Operations., Awarded Employee of the Month at JP Morgan Chase for exceptional supplier management and compliance adherence.
Timeline
Sourcing Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
01.2022 - Current
Sourcing Associate
Accenture Operations
09.2018 - 12.2021
Associate Procurement
The Himalaya Drug Company
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry
St Aloysius College
Master's Degree - General Chemistry
St Aloysius College