Suhas Dinkar Bhalerao
Senior IT Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Management
Kalyan,MH
Summary
Procurement Lead directing IT procurement across Cloud, SaaS, Software, Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network, and Managed Services. Leads RFI/RFP/RFQ cycles, contract negotiations, supplier governance, and SAP PR-to-PO execution while aligning with Technology, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and PMO teams. Drives cost optimization, procurement compliance, and supplier continuity for banking infrastructure and application programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Lead
Jio Payments Bank Ltd.
11.2015 - 07.2026
- Managed end-to-end sourcing for Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Software, SaaS, Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network and Managed Services.
- Led RFI, RFP and RFQ processes, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
- Negotiated contracts, pricing, SLAs, licensing models, renewals, MSA, SOW and NDA agreements.
- Developed supplier strategies, governance frameworks, vendor scorecards, and performance review mechanisms to enhance supplier collaboration and accountability.
- Identified cost optimization opportunities through spend analysis, benchmarking and strategic negotiations.
- Partnered with Technology, Product, Finance, Legal, Information Security and PMO teams to deliver business objectives.
- Ensured procurement compliance, contract governance, audit readiness and supplier risk management.
- Drove supplier performance improvements and ensured business continuity and scalability through targeted performance metrics and review processes.
- Managed SAP PR-to-PO lifecycle alongside supplier onboarding and IT procurement operations to streamline procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Supported strategic banking initiatives including CBS, Debit Card Platform, Operations Portal and enterprise infrastructure projects.
Procurement & Quality Assurance
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Managed IT & Non-IT procurement, led SAP MM implementation, streamlined vendor onboarding, coordinated procurement operations, facilitated migration projects, conducted UAT, generated MIS reports, optimized inventory management, negotiated with vendors, and executed process improvements.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Account Executive
Schindler India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Oversaw invoice verification, vendor payments, GRN processing, procurement documentation, reconciliations, and SAP transactions to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to drive sales growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and competitive trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions that meet client needs.
Education
PGDM -
Welingkar Institute
08-2027
MCA -
Sikkim Manipal University
07-2028
B.Com -
Mumbai University
Skills
Strategic sourcing
Contract negotiation
Category management
RFI/RFP/RFQ
Cost optimization
Supplier management
Spend analysis
Risk management
Procurement compliance
Vendor governance
Timeline
Procurement Lead
Jio Payments Bank Ltd.
11.2015 - 07.2026
Procurement & Quality Assurance
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
11.2011 - 10.2015
Account Executive
Schindler India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 08.2011
PGDM -
Welingkar Institute
MCA -
Sikkim Manipal University
B.Com -
Mumbai University