Harshul Bhatia

Experience

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  Anchor by Panasonic

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Graduate Engineering Trainee
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  Panasonic India

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Working with Panasonic has been a life-changing experience where I had loads of opportunity to get hands-on experience in the core-technological field of designing and development. Moreover, grooming under Japanese culture ingrained the importance and utility of discipline, 5S, Kaizen, and Quality tools. Under the ambit of this organization worked on projects >> Root cause analysis for a market product, utilizing the Quality control tools>> Designing new products to cater to market demands>> New material development and implementation across top-selling products>> Cost Reduction activity via material replacement, re-designing and other methods>> Cost reduction in the top-selling products>> To stretch and bring the negative performing products to the profit curve Show less

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  GEP Worldwide

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Consultant Intern

  Strategic Sourcing and Procurement >> Achieved 10%+ overall savings via Strategic sourcing and procurement of services for Global Manufacturing client >>Vendor analysis for IFM services to select 3 out of 10 potential vendors via data collation, normalization & identifying cost drivers >>Conducted Market research of 10+ companies for cost structure, strategy development & benchmarking in the Freight sector >> Actively involved in supplier landscape, designing and analyzing RFPs, strategizing negotiations, storyboarding and category deck>>Worked upon designing sustainability questionnaire on Carbon Footprint for user sustainability dashboard programme Show less

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  GEP Worldwide

  Apr 2022 - now

  As a Consultant, I have been working with a leading Fortune 500 company for sourcing and stakeholder management. In this role, I have led the successful demerger of a significant number of IT contracts, resulting in a reduction of dyssynergia and achieving a notable one-time cost reduction through targeted negotiations. Additionally, I have conducted thorough RFP analysis for Integrated Facility Management (IFM) services, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify and select the top three vendors.Furthermore, I have developed effective strategies for contract separation through comprehensive spend analysis, meticulous PO data analysis, and diligent contract management. I have also made valuable contributions to Opportunity Assessments, identifying potential savings opportunities and creating robust project pipelines by utilizing extensive spend analysis, contract review, and supplier mapping techniques.My exceptional support in the areas of contract management and opportunity assessment, particularly within the R&D department, has been recognized with a "Spot Recognition" award. Throughout my engagements, I have actively engaged in end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, collaborating closely with Directors and senior stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.With my expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder engagement, I am well-equipped to add value to your organization's objectives. Let's connect and explore how my skills can contribute to your success. Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Consultant

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024