Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Soumya Gupta

Raipur

Summary

With more than 7 years of experience, I have led and delivered diverse research models including custom research tailored to unique client needs, syndicated research offering ready-to-use industry insights, and consulting-driven research that supports strategic decision-making across procurement, sourcing, and market expansion. My expertise spans primary research—conducting in-depth interviews, surveys, and expert consultations—and secondary research using databases like Bloomberg, Factiva, CapIQ, and industry journals to gather competitive, market, and supplier intelligence. I specialize in transforming complex data into actionable insights, enabling clients to optimize costs, assess suppliers, benchmark markets, and identify growth opportunities with confidence. Driven Senior Consultant with 3+ years' experience in the market research and custom consulting. Adept in collaborative problem solving, risk management and creative solutions. Passionate about bringing changes in businesses. Proficient in conducting primary and secondary research.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant – Procurement & Market Research

Aranca
09.2021 - Current
  • Delivered market research and advisory projects for Fortune 500 clients including FMCG industry, industrial, pharmaceuticals industry, etc., leveraging both primary interviews and secondary data to shape procurement and market entry strategies.
  • Hands experience on diverse type of projects including supplier intelligence and benchmarking, cost intelligence to benchmark per unit cost, market intelligence (including supply-demand analysis) and competition benchmarking, etc.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement and evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
  • Led supplier identification, profiling, and benchmarking initiatives, conducting RFIs and RFQs to enable informed sourcing and supplier diversification decisions.
  • Built robust cost models and total cost of ownership (TCO) frameworks, improving negotiation outcomes and cost planning.
  • Provided regular market intelligence and competition mapping on categories such as advanced materials, packaging, and logistics.
  • Designed and presented category strategies, supplier assessment dashboards, and tailored business recommendations to CXO-level stakeholders.

Senior Research Analyst – Aerospace & Advanced Materials

Stratview Research
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Designed, developed, and published syndicated market research reports covering key trends, competitive landscape, and growth forecasts across industrial, automotive, and advanced materials sectors.
  • Conducted in-depth secondary research using proprietary databases and public sources to build standardized, data-rich reports for global clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define research frameworks, segment markets, and validate insights through expert interviews and industry feedback.
  • Delivered high-quality, insight-driven reports that supported strategic planning, new product development, and market entry decisions for Fortune 500 companies.

Market Analyst – Metals & Commodities

SteelMint Services LLP
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Monitored and analyzed trends in steel and metal commodities, delivering timely market intelligence and pricing insights to support procurement and trading decisions.
  • Collected and interpreted supply-demand data, production statistics, and trade flows across domestic and global markets to assist clients in strategic planning.
  • Engaged with industry stakeholders, including suppliers and traders, to gather real-time market inputs and validate data accuracy.
  • Contributed to regular research reports, price assessments, and market updates, enabling clients to make informed sourcing and investment choices.
  • Devised data visualization dashboards to make complex data more accessible to stakeholders.

Assistant Manager – Operations

HDFC Bank Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Handled branch operations including compliance, audit support, and KYC validation.
  • Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science

DIMAT
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
01.2014

Skills

  • Advanced Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, VBA), PowerPoint
  • Strategic Sourcing & TCO Modeling
  • Supplier Risk Assessment & Category Intelligence
  • Bloomberg, CapIQ, Thomas Reuters, EUWID, Hoovers, Factiva
  • Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Management & Procurement Tools (Ariba, Salesforce)
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Languages

English
Hindi

Accomplishments

  • Delivered 50+ high-impact procurement projects with top-tier clients.
  • Reduced procurement turnaround by 20% through streamlined onboarding.
  • Rated 4.8/5+ in consistent client feedback for solution relevance and delivery.

Timeline

Senior Consultant – Procurement & Market Research

Aranca
09.2021 - Current

Senior Research Analyst – Aerospace & Advanced Materials

Stratview Research
09.2017 - 09.2021

Market Analyst – Metals & Commodities

SteelMint Services LLP
08.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant Manager – Operations

HDFC Bank Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science

DIMAT
Soumya Gupta