Experience

WNS Denali

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Category Manager Indirect Procurement

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Genpact India Private Limited

• Hyderabad, Telangana

• Assistant Manager (FLM)

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Execute on the developed category strategy for the aligned spend categories, with ownership of the strategic sourcing project portfolio (local, regional and global). • Managing team size of 3 associates who supports in sourcing cycle. • Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis. • Develops, reviews, negotiates and executes complex business agreements and contracts. • Supplier evaluation, selection and set-up of… Show more • Execute on the developed category strategy for the aligned spend categories, with ownership of the strategic sourcing project portfolio (local, regional and global). • Managing team size of 3 associates who supports in sourcing cycle. • Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis. • Develops, reviews, negotiates and executes complex business agreements and contracts. • Supplier evaluation, selection and set-up of ongoing performance management. • Coordinates the introduction of new / modified products and services with appropriate departments using extensive knowledge of category to reflect developments / innovations in the market place. • Support broader transformation of the Category through supplier consolidation, PSLs, regional/global contracts, introducing consistent buying channels etc. • Compliance to Procurement policies and procedures. • Support Client Supplier Relationship Managers to ensure appropriate supplier management methods are applied to the different groups of suppliers (preferred, multi-category, tail-end, etc.). • Work with procurement stakeholders to understand their key data/analytics requirements and design market intelligence frameworks to support the creation of category strategies / playbooks. Show less • Execute on the developed category strategy for the aligned spend categories, with ownership of the strategic sourcing project portfolio (local, regional and global). • Managing team size of 3 associates who supports in sourcing cycle. • Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis. • Develops, reviews, negotiates and executes complex business agreements and contracts. • Supplier evaluation, selection and set-up of… Show more • Execute on the developed category strategy for the aligned spend categories, with ownership of the strategic sourcing project portfolio (local, regional and global). • Managing team size of 3 associates who supports in sourcing cycle. • Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis. • Develops, reviews, negotiates and executes complex business agreements and contracts. • Supplier evaluation, selection and set-up of ongoing performance management. • Coordinates the introduction of new / modified products and services with appropriate departments using extensive knowledge of category to reflect developments / innovations in the market place. • Support broader transformation of the Category through supplier consolidation, PSLs, regional/global contracts, introducing consistent buying channels etc. • Compliance to Procurement policies and procedures. • Support Client Supplier Relationship Managers to ensure appropriate supplier management methods are applied to the different groups of suppliers (preferred, multi-category, tail-end, etc.). • Work with procurement stakeholders to understand their key data/analytics requirements and design market intelligence frameworks to support the creation of category strategies / playbooks. Show less



Novartis Health Care Pvt Ltd

• Hyderabad Area, India

• Senior Procurement Analyst

  • May 2014 - Nov 2021

  SIM GDS Operations: Managing day to day operations for Vendor Management process Looking after the audit requirement for Novartis Global organizations Project management for Vendor Master process improvement projects globally SIM Support Operations: Managing the L1 Support services for Novartis IT responsible for Vendor Master Managing the Work Instructions and Audit related documentations Mentoring and training the new joiners Project Managing the process… Show more SIM GDS Operations: Managing day to day operations for Vendor Management process Looking after the audit requirement for Novartis Global organizations Project management for Vendor Master process improvement projects globally SIM Support Operations: Managing the L1 Support services for Novartis IT responsible for Vendor Master Managing the Work Instructions and Audit related documentations Mentoring and training the new joiners Project Managing the process improvement projects for SIM Support work area Sourcing Buyer: Indirect spend Category Management. Business partnering/Strategy/Execution and Implementation of sourcing projects within Novartis Cross country and cross division in Nordics. Supports stakeholders in their strategic and Adhoc requirements. Collect supplier, market, category and internal business data. Driving compliance in overall procurement and sourcing. Manage supplier contracts, drive contract compliance and contract adherence. Focus on using internal resources or the complex and re-usable project to optimize the available material. Show less SIM GDS Operations: Managing day to day operations for Vendor Management process Looking after the audit requirement for Novartis Global organizations Project management for Vendor Master process improvement projects globally SIM Support Operations: Managing the L1 Support services for Novartis IT responsible for Vendor Master Managing the Work Instructions and Audit related documentations Mentoring and training the new joiners Project Managing the process… Show more SIM GDS Operations: Managing day to day operations for Vendor Management process Looking after the audit requirement for Novartis Global organizations Project management for Vendor Master process improvement projects globally SIM Support Operations: Managing the L1 Support services for Novartis IT responsible for Vendor Master Managing the Work Instructions and Audit related documentations Mentoring and training the new joiners Project Managing the process improvement projects for SIM Support work area Sourcing Buyer: Indirect spend Category Management. Business partnering/Strategy/Execution and Implementation of sourcing projects within Novartis Cross country and cross division in Nordics. Supports stakeholders in their strategic and Adhoc requirements. Collect supplier, market, category and internal business data. Driving compliance in overall procurement and sourcing. Manage supplier contracts, drive contract compliance and contract adherence. Focus on using internal resources or the complex and re-usable project to optimize the available material. Show less



PROKARMA (Hyderabad)

• Procurement Analyst

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2014

  Handling the entire spectrum of operations in PROCURE TO PAY process: Source and select suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, execution of purchase orders and award of contracts, master service agreements Handling RFPs & RFQs [Request for Proposals/Quotes] Handling Bids, Negotiate prices, setting up of contracts. Resolving contract disputes Insurance compliance - Ensuring that the vendors are in compliance with the required insurance regulations and policy limits… Show more Handling the entire spectrum of operations in PROCURE TO PAY process: Source and select suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, execution of purchase orders and award of contracts, master service agreements Handling RFPs & RFQs [Request for Proposals/Quotes] Handling Bids, Negotiate prices, setting up of contracts. Resolving contract disputes Insurance compliance - Ensuring that the vendors are in compliance with the required insurance regulations and policy limits necessary for holding an active contract in place. Re-design the process flow to reduce the cycle time and defects Ensuring timely availability of service/material and release of vendor payment. Show less Handling the entire spectrum of operations in PROCURE TO PAY process: Source and select suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, execution of purchase orders and award of contracts, master service agreements Handling RFPs & RFQs [Request for Proposals/Quotes] Handling Bids, Negotiate prices, setting up of contracts. Resolving contract disputes Insurance compliance - Ensuring that the vendors are in compliance with the required insurance regulations and policy limits… Show more Handling the entire spectrum of operations in PROCURE TO PAY process: Source and select suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, execution of purchase orders and award of contracts, master service agreements Handling RFPs & RFQs [Request for Proposals/Quotes] Handling Bids, Negotiate prices, setting up of contracts. Resolving contract disputes Insurance compliance - Ensuring that the vendors are in compliance with the required insurance regulations and policy limits necessary for holding an active contract in place. Re-design the process flow to reduce the cycle time and defects Ensuring timely availability of service/material and release of vendor payment. Show less