Vijaya Tipirneni
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic and versatile management professional with 15+ years of cross-sector experience across automotive, healthcare, agribusiness, and digital transformation. Proven record of leading cross-functional teams of 20+, managing procurement portfolios exceeding ₹150 Cr, and streamlining vendor governance to achieve cost savings of up to 12% annually at Mercedes-Benz India.
During a planned career break focused on up skilling in board governance, digital systems, and entrepreneurship, successfully implemented clinic digitalization projects — integrating WhatsApp-based CRM automation, Power BI dashboards, and patient data workflows, improving operational efficiency by 30% and appointment accuracy by 40%.
Combining corporate discipline, entrepreneurial agility, and digital foresight, I drive collaboration, innovation, and measurable organizational outcomes through a people-first, systems-driven leadership approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Head HR
POHU LABS PRIVTE LIMITED
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Led end-to-end HR operations and people strategy for an agricultural -tech venture, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and payroll for multi-location teams.
- Facilitated onboarding and job-specific training for over 25 employees, improving first-month productivity by 30%.
- Designed and executed employee engagement initiatives (events, incentives, and feedback sessions) that improved retention by 20%.
- Standardized HR policies and SOPs, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and smooth interdepartmental communication.
- Guided leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce planning, aligning HR strategy with business goals.
- Built and mentored a 3-member HR team, fostering a performance-driven culture.
- Streamlined payroll and benefits administration, reducing financial discrepancies by 15% through digital tracking systems.
- Initiated leadership pipeline programs and succession planning to support organizational scalability.
Global Procurement Manager
Mercedes Benz India
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Negotiated complex procurement contracts and supplier agreements across automotive components, achieving an average ₹1,500 cost savings per part in wiring harness raw materials.
- Evaluated supplier quotes for quality, price, and delivery compliance, ensuring competitiveness and adherence to global purchasing procedures.
- Reduced procurement cycle times by 20% by streamlining bidding, contract review, and approval processes in coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Implemented Globus–SAP integration, enabling synchronized global and Indian procurement visibility and automation of purchase order workflows.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships across local and global networks, strengthening vendor reliability and collaboration.
- Issued and managed contracts, blanket purchase orders, and consumables, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance) to align procurement goals with operational targets.
- Contributed to supplier assessment and localization feasibility for electrical and electronic components (horns, sensors, batteries), supporting export readiness.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Marketing
03.2006
B.Tech - Electrical And Electronics
03.2003
Skills
Human Resources & Leadership
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies
- HR Policy Development & Compliance
- Performance Management & Training
- Leadership Coaching & Team Development
Business Strategy & Operations
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Optimization & Change Management
- Vendor & Partner Management
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation
Digital & Analytical Tools
- Power BI & Data Visualization
- Google Sheets Automation (Apps Script, Make/Zapier)
- WhatsApp CRM & Chatbot Workflow Design (Bolt Gupshup)
- MS Office Suite, HRIS Platforms, ATS Tools
- Social Media Management (Instagram, LinkedIn)
Entrepreneurial & Creative Skills
- Business Model Innovation & Market Research
- Branding & Content Strategy
- Project Management & Execution
- Health-Tech Product Ideation
- Educational Content Creation
Soft Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication & Collaboration
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Empathy & People Management
- P>Succession planning
- P>HR legal compliance
- P>Written Communication
- P>Interpersonal Communication
- P>Problem-Solving
- P>Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Key Accomplishments
Corporate (Mercedes-Benz India – Global Procurement & Supplier Governance)
- Led global procurement initiatives for car, truck, and bus components — ensuring compliance with VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, OHSAS 14001, and TS 16949 standards.
- Implemented Globus–SAP integration, enabling seamless visibility of global and local purchase contracts; authored user manuals and trained cross-functional teams.
- Directed supplier negotiations and contract reviews, achieving measurable cost savings and process efficiencies across the supply chain.
- Drove localization of electrical components, leading feasibility studies that supported exports and reduced dependence on imported CKD kits.
- Led truck teardown analysis projects, coordinating cross-functional engineering, logistics, and quality teams.
- Represented the department in supplier board reviews, engaging directly with CEOs and senior leadership to ensure alignment with global procurement goals.
- Vinukonda Farm Mangoes (2014–Present) – Built an online farm-to-home business, managing digital marketing, Facebook campaigns, logistics scheduling, and corporate stall partnerships for direct-to-consumer sales.
- Pohulabs Agri-Tech (2022–2023) – Served as Head of HR & Operations, developed SOPs, recruitment frameworks, and digital systems to scale agri-product traceability and market linkage initiatives.
- Healthcare Digital Transformation (2012–Present) –
Supported hospitals and clinics in setting up telemedicine, appointment scheduling, and data analytics systems.
Designed and implemented WhatsApp-based CRM workflows, including temperature and vaccination trackers, SEO optimization, and Instagram content management.
Delivered management and pharmacy analytics reports, improving operational efficiency and staff accountability.
- Completed PG Diploma in Hospital & Operations Management (Apollo Medvarsity), and certifications in Power BI, Data Analytics, and SEO.
- Trained single women entrepreneurs in product costing, process design, and sales channel creation — enabling them to achieve sustainable microbusiness operations.
- Mentored small business owners in using analytics tools for business insights and customer retention.
Certification
ISO9001
ISO TS16949
ISO14000
OHSAS18001
Languages
English
German
Hindi
Telugu
Software
SAP
Globus
Hobbies and Interests
Trekking
Yoga
Timeline
Head HR - POHU LABS PRIVTE LIMITED
12.2022 - 06.2023
Global Procurement Manager - Mercedes Benz India
08.2005 - 07.2012
Iipm - Master Of Business Administration, Marketing
JNTU - B.Tech, Electrical And Electronics