Veerinder Singh
Global Capability Center (GCC): Procurement Operations & Sourcing Head $ Board Of Directors, Kraftheinz India Pvt Ltd $ PMP $ CIPS
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Experienced Global Sourcing Leader specializing in Source to Pay (S2P), with expertise in transitions, insourcing and expansions. Proven track record of driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing best practices to achieve organizational goals. Optimizing Global Capability Center (GCC) and driving operational excellence in a dynamic global environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director Global Procurement Solutions
Kraftheinz GCC India Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
- Create new capabilities under GPS as part of Extended Procurement Services (EPS): Commodity Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Market Intelligence, Direct Category Management and Supplier Quality, resulting in team expansion from 85 to 130 resources.
- Established strong relationships with cross functional teams, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Delivered 11% FTE productivity in year 1 of Go-Live
- Implemented Service Now, Ariba Guided Buying and Kraftheinz Management System in GPS
Group Lead Global Procurement Solutions
Kraftheinz GCC India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Insourced procurement and sourcing operations from three BPO vendor partners to Global Capabilities Center (GCC) at Ahmedabad.
- Lead the transition including project planning, recruitment, knowledge transfer (KT) and seamless Go-Live.
- Founded Global Procurement Solutions (GPS) team and led at team of 85+ resources.
- Geographies Catered: US & CA (70%) and EU & UK (30%)
- Established Key operational pillars under GPS: Contracts Management, Category Buying Desk, Supplier Support, Ariba & SRM Help desk, PO Management, Catalogue Management and E-Sourcing
- Key KPIs delivered: Cost Savings of $10m, 10% reduction in E2E Procurement Cycle Time, 20% increase in Ariba adoption by suppliers, 40% increase in RFX, 50% increase in catalogues.
- Dotted line reporting into Global CPO and hard line reporting into GCC Head
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok04-2014
BBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
New Delhi04-2012
Skills
Source to Pay (S2P)
undefinedAccomplishments
- Attended Global Category Strategy Meet at Kraftheinz, Amsterdam, Netherlands in October.23
- Attended Global Procurement Leadership Meet at IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain in Jan.24
- Won the GCC ACE Award for Successful Transition in Mar.24
- Attended NA Procurement Offsite at Chicago, USA in October 2024.
- Won the NA Townhall Award at Chicago, USA in October 2024 for successful go-live & expansion
- Won the EU Dare to Grow Award in November 2024
- Attended Global GBS Strategy Meet at Chicago, USA in February 2025.
- Joined as Director in Board of Krafheinz India Pvt. Ltd.
- Part of top talent quadrant in annual performance ratings
Certification
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS)
Timeline
Associate Director Global Procurement Solutions
Kraftheinz GCC India Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Group Lead Global Procurement Solutions
Kraftheinz GCC India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 06.2024
Project Management Planning (PMP)
07-2023
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS)
08-2018
IATA/UFTAA Foundation
03-2005
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
BBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
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