Sireesha Gadiparthi

Roles/Responsibilities

• Lead the full sourcing cycle: Request for Quotation (RFQ), technical review, cost negotiation, and purchase order issuance.
• Manage purchase orders end-to-end, track order status, follow up on delivery, and coordinate logistics.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor databases, and PO documentation to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Manage and maintain the B2B e-commerce catalog, product listings (pricing, SKUs, product attributes), on the procurement platform.
• Work with IT/operations to improve platform usability, transactional efficiency, and supplier integration.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
• Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budgetary constraints and deadlines.

• Developed and implemented effective procurement and sourcing strategies, focusing on turnkey projects.
• Sourced and procured goods and services globally, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.
• Deep understanding of international trade, import/export regulations, customs, duties, and low-cost country sourcing.
• Managed cross-border logistics and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth global operations.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Conducted market research, analyzed vendor pricing, and developed sourcing proposals to drive financial efficiency.
• Assisted senior management in contract negotiations and sourcing decisions while maintaining supplier performance databases.
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction with regular communication and updates on project progress and outcomes.
• Managed end-to-end purchase order (PO) workflows using Zoho Books, creating, tracking, and converting POs into bills, ensuring accurate vendor payments.