Hi, I’m
Venkat Ananth Gaday
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Dynamic procurement and accounts payable professional with over 15 years of experience driving efficiency and optimizing operations within the P2P process. Proven success in enhancing procurement strategies, maintaining accurate master data, and managing disbursements to support organizational objectives.
Strong commitment to delivering timely results while fostering growth and innovation. Dedicated to continuous professional development, consistently seeking opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and contribute to team success.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
DSM-FIRMENICH
Lead Purchasing Specialist
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Supervised and mentored a team of four specialists, managing workload, training, and performance reviews to ensure the delivery of KPIs.
- Managed direct POs in SAP and indirect POs in ARIBA for the European region, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborated with requestors, buyers, and vendors to resolve queries, strengthen supplier relationships, and streamline operations.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms, and logistics with suppliers, achieving cost savings and favorable agreements.
- Implemented RPA bots and AI-driven solutions, reducing manual effort by 30%, and accelerating procurement cycles.
- Leveraged AI and Ariba analytics for spend analysis, supplier risk assessment, and performance monitoring to support data-driven decisions.
- Conducted audits and compliance checks on vendor data, RFQs, requisitions, and maintained vendor Outline Agreements for automated PO issuance.
- Developed dashboards, reports, and training materials (SAP, SRM, Ariba) to improve process visibility, efficiency, and end-user adoption.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
GEP Worldwide
Senior Accounting Specialist
06.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- I am responsible for managing Vendor payments (Transaction Process) for the EMAE and India regions, utilizing the SAP system.
- Overseeing the entire Vendor payment process in the EMAE and India regions.
- Managing rejection reports, monitoring a generic email inbox, and generating monthly reports.
- Leading and providing guidance to a team.
- Conducting daily review meetings with team members to ensure that all activities meet their respective Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and to gauge the efficiency of the process.
- Updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managing Intercompany payments and resolving pending open items.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
GENPACT INDIA
Process Developer
06.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Ensuring the maintenance of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and meeting client requirements.Serving as an error handler and maintaining gatekeeping for Purchase Orders.
- Managing the processing of Vendor Payments for the APAC and EMEA regions.
- Organizing daily review meetings with team members to ensure timely task completion and assess process performance while resolving queries and escalations.
- Handling client calls and proactively reducing the number of open items.
- Prioritized secure handling of sensitive customer information within processes, minimizing potential liability issues by proactively managing risk.
- Developed new processes for increased production capacity and improved product quality.
Maersk Global Service Centres (India) Pvt. Ltd.
SR.Associate
09.2011 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Managing and maintaining vendor and customer master data.
- Handling both 2-way and 3-way invoice processing as part of the transaction process.
- Allocating volumes effectively and implementing process updates as needed.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Consolidating and preparing Net Investment Statements, Quarterly Audit packs, and addressing auditor queries.
- Monitoring MM decision screens, purchase order creations, and following up on pending open workflow items.
- Compiling and submitting monthly financial reports for Accounts Payable to the Finance Manager in the USA.
- Obtaining monthly balance confirmations from suppliers and customers to reconcile book balances.
- Addressing inquiries from originating departments and suppliers related to invoice processing.
Education
Osmania UniversityHyderabad
B.Com
Tagore's High SchoolHyderabad, India
SSC
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Power Automate)
Proficient in SAP ERP applications
Supply chain efficiency
Proficient in materials management
Skilled in Ariba procurement solutions
SRM
Process Improvement
Development of automated robotic solutions
Delivery monitoring
Vendor negotiation
Timeline
Lead Purchasing Specialist
DSM-FIRMENICH
10.2019 - Current
Senior Accounting Specialist
GEP Worldwide
06.2016 - 02.2019
Process Developer
GENPACT INDIA
06.2015 - 05.2016
SR.Associate
Maersk Global Service Centres (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 05.2015
Osmania University
B.Com
Tagore's High School
SSC