Yogesh Kumar
Procurement Professional, Ex : Paytm, HCLTech, Samsung, Lava
Loni Ghaziabad
Summary
Performance-driven Procurement professional with 9+ years of experience in end-to-end Procurement Management and Procure-to-Pay operations. Specialized in Indirect Procurement, with strong exposure to POSM, Branding, Promotional Materials, IT hardware and Software, Corporate Gifting, Admin Consumable and Services. Proven experience in multi-country purchasing across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and European markets. Proficient in SAP and MS Office, with expertise in MIS Reporting, Spend & Savings Analysis, and PR-to-PO tracking for management reporting. Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Team Lead Procurement
Paytm
Noida
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed end-to-end procurement of IT hardware (laptops, desktops, accessories) and software licenses including renewals.
- Onboarded and managed vendors; led commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and contract compliance.
- Executed Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities including PR validation, PO issuance, GRN coordination, and invoice closure.
- Prepared MIS reports covering IT spend, vendor performance, renewals, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with procurement policies, IT security, and audit requirements.
- Cost optimization through vendor consolidation, contract renegotiation, and standardization of IT assets.
Senior Analyst Category Management EUC
HCLTech
Noida
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Managed global RFPs and e-Catalogues for EUC category across the EMEA region.
- Procured IT hardware (laptops, desktops) and peripherals (mouse, keyboard, printers, monitors).
- Floated RFQs to global/regional vendors and compiled vendor quotations.
- Prepared techno-commercial comparisons including cost analysis and vendor evaluation.
- Led first-level negotiations on pricing, delivery timelines, warranty, and commercial terms.
- Performed spend and savings analysis to support cost optimization initiatives.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.
Associate Procurement PMG/SWA
Samsung
Gurugram
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed end-to-end procurement operations across SAARC countries including price negotiation, comparative cost analysis, and vendor finalization.
- Procured POSM materials (leaflets, tabletop displays, PVC stickers) and other branding collaterals.
- Managed gifting & promotional materials (jackets, T-shirts, bottles, pen drives).
- Handled procurement of fixtures (tables, SIS counters, display walls) for retail & branding requirements.
- Coordinated events & exhibition procurement for product launches and marketing activities.
- Executed manpower salary and incentive closures as per budgets.
- Led vendor development and onboarding in the BQMS system.
- Prepared monthly savings analysis reports to track cost optimization and procurement efficiency.
Senior Executive Indirect Procurement
Lava
Noida
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed end-to-end procurement for corporate gifts, administration consumables, IT hardware, and POSM elements.
- Conducted price negotiations and finalized vendors for cost-effective procurement.
- Procured administration consumables under ARC (e.g., stationery, coffee/tea, water) and managed AMC contracts (AC, cab, visa services).
- Purchased IT hardware (laptops, desktops, peripherals, RAM, hard drives).
- Managed POSM elements (posters, one-pagers, stickers, tent cards, standees, MDF cut-outs, framed certificates).
- Oversaw office and service center branding projects (e.g., vinyl printing, acrylic panels, signboards).
- Created POs in SAP, issued purchase orders, coordinated vendor code creation.
- Generated and analyzed monthly PR-to-PO MIS reports, spend & savings reports by vendor and category.
- Ensured timely delivery and vendor payment coordination.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
CCS University
Meerut, UP 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
CCS University
Meerut, UP 04.2001 -
Three-Year Polytechnic Diploma - Electronics Engineering
Government Polytechnic Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad06-2016
Intermediate - Science stream (PCM)
UP Board
Baghpat06.2013
High school - Science stream
UP Board
Baghpat06.2011
Skills
- Procurement Management Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Vendor Management Contract Management
- Cost Negotiation RFQ Analysis Vendor Finalization Commercial Closure
- MIS Reporting Spend & Savings Analysis Stakeholder Management Cross-functional Coordination
- ERP Systems: SAP MM, SAP Ariba, BQMS MS Office E-Bidding
Category Expertise
- IT Hardware & Software Sourcing
- BTL Marcom | POSM, Branding & Signage Procurement | Events
- Corporate Gifts & Promotional Materials | Admin Consumables and Services
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 15th July 1996
- Languages Known: English & Hindi
- Present Mailing Address: KH-185, Gali No -4, Mahal Colony, Vill- Banthla, Loni Distt.- Ghaziabad, Pin-201102 (UP)
Timeline
Team Lead Procurement
Paytm
10.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Analyst Category Management EUC
HCLTech
08.2022 - 10.2025
Associate Procurement PMG/SWA
Samsung
08.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Executive Indirect Procurement
Lava
07.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Economics
CCS University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
CCS University
04.2001 -
Three-Year Polytechnic Diploma - Electronics Engineering
Government Polytechnic Ghaziabad
Intermediate - Science stream (PCM)
UP Board
High school - Science stream
UP Board