Virupaksha Jayashankar
Bengaluru
Summary
Skilled Senior Manager skilled in cross-functional collaboration. Optimizes processes and communication and drive results. Dedicated to continuously improving professional knowledge and business operations by applying top-notch skills. Also a Supply chain professional with 17+years extensive experience in Source to Pay/contract, Strategic sourcing, Client relationship management and Business transformation. Equipped with strong background in applying innovative concepts to reduce cost, improve efficiency, planning and executing strategies which results in greater client satisfaction and strengthened business results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Genpact India Private Ltd.
03.2018 - Current
- Currently supervising outsourced procurement operations of a multinational bank for North America and other regions of the world
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance
- Proven track record on managing key reviews and strategic initiatives for Global service delivery
- Work closely with customers on reporting, stewardship calls and in the case of escalations
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies
- Counselor to stakeholders for running RFPs/e-Auctions for commercial advantages
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization
- Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies
- Reported to executive leadership on performance metrics, challenges, and strategic opportunities
- Managed crisis situations, implementing contingency plans to minimize impact on operations
- Oversaw quality assurance efforts to maintain high standards of product and service delivery
- Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and development programs to build high-performing teams
- Coordinated with IT department to implement new technologies and systems enhancements
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to align on goals and strategies
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to direct reports for career development
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires
- Develop and mentor staff through open communication, development opportunities and performance management processes for employee morale and motivation
Assistant Manager - Sourcing
Wipro Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Handled Global Sourcing Projects and building strategies for IT Software/Professional Services
- Launched & Monitored RFx (RFI, RFP & RFQ & eAuctions), using Sourcing tool
- Handled all contract-type documents including Master Service Agreement, Amendments, Statement of Work (SOW), Termination Letters etc
- And took appropriate corrective actions to ensure adequacy and compliance to local procurement policies, business and legal guidelines as well as specific risk scenarios
- Managed Opex spends like AMC for all products and software services globally and managing the rate cards for IT products and services
- Managed Contractual risk management closely with legal to avoid any Financial risk
- Prepared and published Monthly dashboards on KPI, KPM and Quality audits
- Interfaced with client to understand their problems and work with the delivery team on solutions that address the client needs
- Collaborated with attorneys on complex legal issues associated with contract negotiations. (IT Hardware & software, Telecom; Professional Services)
- Coordinated with Finance for budgetary issues, and with other wings of business for smooth flow operations
- Handled overall cost reduction by getting best payment terms from vendors, extended warranty.
Procurement Analyst - IT
Infosys Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2011 - 11.2016
- Handled requests received from requestors via SRM application
- Collected the necessary information from suppliers and requesting for quotations
- Handled required approvals from management in line with requests
- Handled contract with vendors and issuing Purchase orders
- Ensured follow up with suppliers for the deliveries and also with EXIM team incase of IMPORT orders
- Handled Quarterly calls with vendors to evaluate their performances and agreed SLA and also to understand if any difficulties in delivering products or services within SLA
- Renewed AMC contracts annually with the help of legal team
- Handled enterprise softwares and executed EULA for Microsoft, Vmware, Adobe, Symantec
- Managed available stocks on regular basis and handled movement to different locations
- Provisioned POs on a monthly basis for the on time payments
- Published Spend analysis reports
- Handled Budgeting of future requirements and presenting it to management
- Ensured closure of Overdue purchase orders on timely basis
- Co-ordinated with payables team to get invoices cleared within stipulated time.
Commercial Analyst
Vodafone India Ltd. (Formerly called as 'Cable and Wireless Worldwide')
Bengaluru
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Analyzed and processed Purchase Order requests for 10 international customers
- Handled Reporting on budgets of Capex projects
- Managed Tracking and Maintaining 'Purchase Order log' for all requests
- Ensured realization of funds to business on a regular basis
- Managed Preparation and Analysis of payments made to vendors
- Interacted regularly with onshore team (Project Managers, Client Executives) regarding their queries
- Handled preparation of training document and conducting training on PO process to onshore team
- Ensured status updates of carts and forwarded carts to concerned person if necessary
- Handled queries of vendor payments
- Ensured Goods were receipted in the tool
Senior Process Associate
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2006 - 04.2010
- Handled Job allocation to the team members and taking care of their process related issues
- Handled escalation e-mails and calls of the vendors
- Published reports to the Management on Weekly and daily basis
- Follow up for PO confirmation with vendor and ensured the delivery of items ordered on time
- Attended client calls on weekly basis and helping them in resolving their queries
- Handled analyzing calls and e-mails of the agents to ensure the Quality at the highest level
- Assistance given to the Team Lead in day to day activities to ensure the SLA were green
- Performed as 'Buyer' role
- Handled creation of Purchase Orders (Converting Purchase Requisition into POs)
- Handled approving, forwarding, substituting Shopping carts
- Coordinated with Vendors (United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Germany, etc.,) to check delivery status of the Purchase orders
- Trained new joiners & maintained team productivity trackers and reported to supervisor.
- Handled PO Modifications
Education
MBA -
Sikkim Manipal University
B.COM -
Bangalore University
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- e-Sourcing activities
- e-Auction
- Spend Analysis
- P2P Operations
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Project Management
- Asset Management
- Ariba Implementation
- Reporting
- People Management
Accomplishments
- Received 'Performance Award' from Genpact Leadership team
- Received 'Performance Award' from CEO at Infosys Ltd.
- Awarded as 'Best performer' two Consecutive years at Accenture
Maritalstatus
Married
Fathername
Jayashankar V.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/22/1984
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindia
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Manager
Genpact India Private Ltd.
03.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager - Sourcing
Wipro Ltd.
11.2016 - 01.2018
Procurement Analyst - IT
Infosys Ltd.
08.2011 - 11.2016
Commercial Analyst
Vodafone India Ltd. (Formerly called as 'Cable and Wireless Worldwide')
04.2010 - 07.2011
Senior Process Associate
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd.
10.2006 - 04.2010
MBA -
Sikkim Manipal University
B.COM -
Bangalore University
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