SAB Ariba
Suraj Singh
Bangalore
Summary
Extensive experience of 12 years in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, with a focus on Oil & Gas, Chemical, IT, and Non-IT sectors. Achievements include successful negotiation of contracts that resulted in substantial cost savings. Proficient in implementing supply chain best practices to enhance productivity. Strong background in managing supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Strategic Buyer
ExxonMobil Technology and Services Private Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Agreement support coordinator
- Procurement contract Admin
- Billing Dedicated support process Invoicing
- Built strategic partnerships with cross-functional leadership to influence and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed complex supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with global sourcing policies and protecting company interests.
- Led supplier selection and contract negotiations, achieving favorable terms on quality, delivery, and pricing while mitigating risk.
- Collaborated with Legal and key stakeholders to develop robust contractual language, minimizing exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes, including Statements of Work (SOW), quotes, and proposals, delivering cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Conducted market, benchmark, and spend analysis to identify opportunities for leveraging buying power and driving continuous improvement.
- Administered contracts in Ariba Contract Workspace, ensuring accurate routing, approvals, and documentation.
- Provided expert guidance to internal stakeholders on sourcing processes, specifications, and pricing validation, fostering transparency and efficiency.
- Resolved procurement discrepancies and vendor issues promptly, maintaining high service levels and stakeholder satisfaction.
Capgemini business service (India) Ltd
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Contracts & Agreement Management
- Supplier Governance, Meetings and Collaborating with Internal stakeholders.
- Expedite orders and provide buying assistance to users
- Follow up late deliveries: Pro-actively follow up on late deliveries. Coordinate return of incorrectly delivered goods to vendor (performed by the user).
- Manage PO exceptions
- Resolution of invoices holds/ disputes by working closely with vendors and internal users.
- Reporting the Management about the daily status of the team’s volume (inflow / outflow).
- Conversion of PR to PO process
- Transmission of Purchase order copy to the vendor
- Generating open order reports and ensures all the shipment is done within the shipping date
- PO changes and modification as per vendor and buyer requirement
Education
M.com- Master of commerce - undefined
01.2014
B.com Bachelor of commerce - undefined
01.2012
Skills
Procurement strategy
Inventory management
Supplier sourcing
Supplier relations oversight
Agreement negotiation
Savings enhancement plan
Proposal development and submission
Sourcing and supply chain
Procurement for marketing vendors
Agency leadership
Advertising budget evaluation
Market research strategy
Certification
Lean Awareness
Software
DocuSign
Power BI
Tableau
GEP SMART
SAP MM
Timeline
Strategic Buyer
ExxonMobil Technology and Services Private Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2025
Capgemini business service (India) Ltd
07.2013 - 12.2015