V Govind

Digital Procurement Transformation Consultant

Domains Worked

• Oil and Natural Gas, Life Sciences,Technology

Responsibilities

• Developed detailed project plans and estimates based on identified risks and options for RFPs and evaluated operational processes and recommended cost-effective solutions.
• Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
• Develop processes to enable consistent on-time deliverables to customers per timelines established in contract.
• Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes

Achievements

• Designed systems architecture and implemented custom solutions tailored to client needs for one of the tech giants in the word, with a net revenue realization of $3.67M annually.
• Currently leading a team of 10 for a contract lifecycle transformation project in a hybrid environment with an Agile testing phase and a predictive planning phase spanning across EMEA and NA
• Conducted research and analysis of current technology trends and assisted in the creation of a GenAI assisted procurement tool with an SAP ERP backend and an intuitive ChatGPT based interface for the client

• Analyzed supplier data, such as price lists, quality assurance plans, and delivery schedules, to determine the best suppliers for goods and services.
• Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by establishing strong communication with vendors.
• Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
• Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.