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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
Professional Development
Timeline
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Yogesh Sabale

Pune
Yogesh Sabale

Summary

Dynamic IT professional with extensive experience overseeing complex systems and ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Proven ability to leverage strategic planning to drive technological advancements and enhance operational efficiencies. Successful in leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful IT solutions that align with organizational goals. Committed to fostering innovation and optimizing processes to achieve sustainable growth and success.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Davies Group

Head of IT Supply Chain & Procurement
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, negotiation, and performance evaluations.
  • Assessed and mitigated risks associated with international shipping delays, customs clearance issues, and currency fluctuations to maintain a seamless global supply chain.
  • Lead IT strategies that optimize supply chain operations, procurement, asset management, and software contract management
  • Driven digital transformation, automation, and cost optimization, achieving key outcomes such as a 60% reduction in manual processes and a 15% procurement cost savings
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Implemented ServiceNow and Coupa with 99.9% uptime and reduced procurement cycle times by 40%
  • Designed and Implemented ServiceNow based Supply Chain management by extendign the platform to provide automation and visbility of the entire lifecycle. Which in turn provided streamline processes and improved communication that led to increased efficiency, reduced cost and improved decision making.
  • Enhanced vendor compliance and asset utilization by over 30% ensuring higher return rates of asset and reduction in new purchases increasing re-usability hence setting path for sustainable supply chain operations
  • Led cross-functional teams, increasing collaboration and reducing escalation
  • Ensured all supply chain IT solutions met ISO 27001, GDPR, and financial sector regulations
  • Consistently met or exceeded organizational targets for key financial performance indicators such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy by implementing best-in-class supply chain practices.
  • Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for Procurement operations

Syngenta AG
Pune

Head of Service Management Platforms
09.2021 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Led the implementation and optimization of a unified Service Management Platform using ServiceNow, driving significant operational efficiencies and cost savings.
  • Spearheaded the Integrated Service Platform project, integrating a unified portal, knowledge base, and AI-based virtual agents (Leena AI, ChatGPT, ServiceNow Virtual Agent) to enhance user experience and streamline operations
  • Led the IT supply chain integration efforts, aligning service management with end-to-end procurement and IT asset management strategies. This integration optimized procurement workflows, improved vendor management, and streamlined asset tracking, resulting in cost savings and more efficient service delivery.
  • Played a key role in aligning procurement strategies with platform needs, ensuring that technology acquisitions and vendor relationships supported operational goals. My leadership of procurement operations included the optimization of contract management, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency across all procurement channels.
  • Drove a 360-degree approach to procurement and supply chain integration, creating a resilient, cost-effective service platform that contributed to overall business growth and operational scalability.

Deloitte USI Consulting
Mumbai

Specialist Master / Manager
01.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Led the re-implementation of the Service Management process and ServiceNow tool for a leading global bank, transitioning from an on-prem legacy version to a SaaS-based ServiceNow
  • Spearheaded the implementation of IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Customer Service Management (CSM) modules, streamlining asset tracking, improving procurement workflows, and enhancing customer service processes
  • Integrated ServiceNow with over 100 internal banking systems to reduce manual intervention, prevent errors, and increase tool dependency
  • Led a team of developers in customizing ServiceNow solutions, improving IT service management and customer service processes, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency
  • Focused on Application Modernization and Maintenance (AMM) for future system scalability and seamless upgrades
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define the ServiceNow roadmap, aligning it with business objectives and IT strategy

T-Systems ICT India Pvt Ltd
Pune

Service Delivery Manager ITSM & Automation
12.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Led the establishment of the ITSM and Automation practice, building a team of 70+ ServiceNow and 30+ RPA resources within 18 months
  • Received recognition for successfully growing the Automation practice, which was acknowledged across the organization
  • Played a key role in the Pre-Sales team, identifying business opportunities and converting them into profitable ventures
  • Through strategic sales efforts and strong client relationship management, secured business from both Deutsche Telekom and external customers

Syngenta AG

ITSM and DevOps Lead
04.2014 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Led the setup and stabilization of the IT Infrastructure team at Syngenta, managing FTEs and vendor teams to oversee branch offices, data centers, and collaboration infrastructure
  • Led the successful transition from a legacy Citrix environment to Citrix Xen, delivering $1.57 Million in cost savings
  • Implemented and operated ServiceNow to replace the legacy HP Service Manager and acted as the Technical Architect to unify federated Configuration Management Systems (CMDB) within ServiceNow
  • Established and led the Automation and DevOps Practice, automating processes with RPA tools and enhancing ITSM and DevOps initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and team performance.

Cognizant

Associate Operations Manager
01.2013 - 04.2014

Avaya

Sr. Management Associate
12.2011 - 01.2013

Vinsys IT Services

ITSM Consultant
12.2010 - 12.2011

Sungard

Sr. Systems Engineer
12.2008 - 12.2010

Education

University of Pune
Pune

Master of Science from Computer Science
01.2010

University of Pune
Pune

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
01.2004

EXIN
Netherlands

ITIL V3 from ITIL
01.2012

Skills

  • ServiceNow (CSA/CAD/ITSM/HRSD/ITAM/CSM)
  • Performance Analytics
  • Data Management & Data Analytics
  • Program & Project Management
  • Executive and Stakeholder Management
  • Consulting and Negotiations
  • People Management
  • Supplier and Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Dashboarding, Reporting and Data Analysis
  • Supply chain analytics
  • Strategic sourcing / Supplier negotiation
  • Supply and demand requirements
  • Supply chain consulting
  • Procurement management
  • Contract negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Honored as a 2-time 'Best Employee' Award winner for South Asia at Syngenta.
  • Led a large-scale project at Deloitte as Technical Lead within 3 weeks, earning an Applause Award for two consecutive quarters.
  • Established the Automation practice at T-Systems, overseeing 100 resources with 100% utilization in 18 months.

Awards

President’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Service Management, Ministry of Information and Technology, Government of India

Professional Development

  • 7-Habits of Highly Effective People – Leadership Course, Franklin Covey Academy, 2015
  • Crucial Conversation, Franklin Covey Academy, 2017
  • Being a Transformation Leader, SDI Communications, 2023

Timeline

Head of IT Supply Chain & Procurement

Davies Group
07.2024 - Current

Head of Service Management Platforms

Syngenta AG
09.2021 - 06.2024

Specialist Master / Manager

Deloitte USI Consulting
01.2020 - 07.2021

Service Delivery Manager ITSM & Automation

T-Systems ICT India Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 01.2020

ITSM and DevOps Lead

Syngenta AG
04.2014 - 12.2017

Associate Operations Manager

Cognizant
01.2013 - 04.2014

Sr. Management Associate

Avaya
12.2011 - 01.2013

ITSM Consultant

Vinsys IT Services
12.2010 - 12.2011

Sr. Systems Engineer

Sungard
12.2008 - 12.2010

University of Pune

Master of Science from Computer Science

University of Pune

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science

EXIN

ITIL V3 from ITIL

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