Experience

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  Accenture in india

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2019

  Sourcing and procurement associate manager

  Clients - Major US Retailer, Major HealthCare Company, European Bank, Major Australian RetailerStrategic Procurement Framework Ownership: Developed and managed an end-to-end procurement framework that drives significant cost savings and competitive advantage for clients. Leveraged Accenture proprietary methodology, assets, tools, and vendors within the SCM service offering.Advanced SCM Sourcing & Procurement Expertise: Provided advanced consulting services utilizing Accenture's SCM Sourcing & Procurement Framework. Responsibilities included spend analysis, business case development, requirements gathering, testing coordination, and project execution under Ariba and Coupa deployments.Client Liaison & Transformation Driver: Acted as a liaison between business, operations, and IT, driving transformative projects and deployments. Orchestrated sourcing projects for logistics categories, from identifying potential suppliers to negotiation strategy development and final vendor recommendation.Market Analysis & Strategic Sourcing: Conducted comprehensive market intelligence and research, including industry analysis, competitive intelligence, and supplier market analysis. Developed sourcing strategies, evaluated selection factors, and shaped agreements to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.Performance Management & Operational Excellence: Monitored team performance and provided incremental training to improve overall performance. Implemented policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance. Conducted root cause analysis and process improvements to increase robustness and efficiency.Financial Optimization & Risk Reduction: Implemented strategies to increase value creation and reduce risk, including P2P adoption optimization, working capital reduction, and supplier consolidation. Executed gatekeeping on uncoordinated spend and implemented standardization across suppliers and locations to enhance value and reduce costs. Show less

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  Accenture australia

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Global sourcing consultant

  Client - Major Australian RetailerStrategic Sourcing Leadership: Led strategic sourcing projects from client site in Melbourne, Australia, driving impactful initiatives to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings. Successfully transitioned the Virtual Category Management Process to an offshore team, building and managing a team of 20 FTEs to execute the scope of work.Market & Industry Analysis: Conducted comprehensive market and industry analyses, including industry cost structure, cost drivers, Porter's Five Forces analysis, and market trends. Utilized financial analysis techniques such as ratio analysis to inform sourcing strategies and decision-making.Vendor & Supplier Analysis: Performed detailed vendor profiling and supplier analysis, assessing geographical, operational, and reputational risks. Tracked SLAs and KPIs to ensure vendor performance aligned with expectations, driving continuous improvement and optimization. Show less

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  Accenture

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2021

  Sc&m procurement business advisory consultant

  Major US Healthcare Company :-Project Management: Scoped, planned, and coordinated project lifecycles, including Ariba SLP and P2P, Reltio implementations, ensuring client alignment and risk mitigation.Procurement Portfolio: Provided leadership in Procurement projects, optimizing processes and driving automation initiatives.Team & Client Management: Led Offshore team of 21 Individuals managed client relationships, and drove Zero attrition and high team engagement ratio. Quality Control & Program Oversight: Ensured deliverable quality, managed program status and finances, and acted as primary client liaison.Resource & Financial Management: Optimized resource allocation, monitored financials, and implemented corrective measures for profitability.Change & Capability Development: Strategized and executed IT changes, developed skill roadmaps, and drove market offerings for client requested services. Show less

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  The cigna group

  Nov 2021 - now

  Category management advisor

  End-to-End Coordination: Spearhead the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of business software tailored for specialized health insurance and pharmacy functions. Using Icertis tool for Contract Management, Redlines and Contract execution processSupply Chain Mastery: Leveraging extensive experience in Supply Chain Management Sourcing & Procurement (SCM S&P), orchestrate competitive bidding and direct negotiations with technology suppliers to secure optimal deals.Data Privacy Stewardship: Ensure all software acquisitions, including purchases, cloud hosting, Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) engagements, adhere rigorously to company information protection processes, safeguarding customer privacy.Financial Acumen: Conduct comprehensive analyses of software costs across multiple suppliers, shaping long-term financial forecasts and objectives.Performance Metrics Design: Define robust performance metrics for the meticulous measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supply chain factors, ensuring continual optimization.Collaborative Partnership: Forge collaborative procedures and systems to assess and select suppliers in tandem with accounts payable, engineering, and quality assurance departments, fostering seamless integration and operational excellence.Supplier Relationship Management: Conduct regular meetings with suppliers to evaluate performance metrics and discuss production forecasts, cultivating strong and mutually beneficial relationships.Regulatory Compliance & Innovation: Review, update, and implement supply chain practices in alignment with evolving environmental policies, standards, and regulations, driving efficiency, and reducing complexity.Technological Proficiency: Proficiently utilize cutting-edge platforms such as Ariba, SAP Ariba, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Process Unity, Icertis and Tableau to streamline processes and enhance operational effectiveness. Show less