Jayanta Sarkar

Experience

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  Randstad

  May 2003 - May 2004

  Project Executive

  Executed project activities related to network services, leading to the successful deployment of cell sites that boosted network performance and contributed to improved user satisfaction ratings.

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  Hutchison Essar Mobile Limited.

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2006

  Executive Network Operation

  Negotiated and finalized contracts for network equipment and services totaling $1 million, achieving a 15% cost reduction compared to previous contracts through strategic supplier engagement and competitive bidding processes.

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  Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Ltd.

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2008

  Senior Manager Procurement

  Administered procurement of Telecom Infrastructure equipment and services including price negotiation, PO management, RFI and RFP to the suppliers.

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  Dishnet Wireless Limited (Aircel)

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2012

  Senior Manager-Commercial & Strategic Sourcing

  - Supervised and executed $ 20 Million spend for sourcing and procurement of Direct and Indirect product and services for the installation of 5.000 cell sites across India.- Administered the supply chain management, contract negotiation and cost reduction initiatives for all the group companies.

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  Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Procurement Manager-Information Technology

  - Spearheaded global sourcing initiatives for IT and telecommunications, negotiating contracts that realized a 20% reduction in annual expenditures, translating to $150000 in savings for the organization.- Secured a 15% increase in IT procurement compliance by conducting in-depth audits of import activities.- Directed collaborative efforts between procurement, finance, and compliance teams, implementing a new vendor evaluation process which strengthened supplier accountability and optimized compliance scores on audits by 15% over the previous year. Show less

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  Aircel Limited

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2018

  Deputy General Manager - Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management & Contract Management

  - Managed the complete supply chain for a 5 year and $40 Million project for the organization and completed the project within the schedule time frame.- Negotiated performance-based contracts with top suppliers, achieving a cost savings of $200k annually while enhancing service levels and fostering long-term partnerships that benefited operational efficiency.- Demonstrated expertise in vendor management by optimizing supplier relationships, improving performance by 20%, and ensuring cost-effective procurement aligned with organizational goals. Show less

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  Alight Solutions

  Sept 2018 - now

  Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management & Vendor Management

  Currently working as a Senior Procurement Manager.- Directed sourcing initiatives that analyzed and identified key spending areas, resulting in a 15% decrease in costs while fostering stronger partnerships with suppliers across North America, EMEA, and India.- Implemented Category Management for IT(SaaS, Data Center, Public Cloud and Cloud Subscription), Marketing & Professional Services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality. Overseeing an annual spend exceeding USD 50 million.- Accomplished more than 90% towards the achievement of 6 main KPI's for the procurement operations group.- Leveraged cross-functional expertise to collaborate with diverse teams, driving 3 vendor management improvements and enhancing procurement efficiency by aligning objectives across departments.- Performed periodic Spend Analysis for category optimization & Tiering of 3.000 suppliers.- Contract Negotiations with the suppliers to achieve the most favorable terms for the organization.- Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies in procurement processes, ensuring 100% contract compliance across a diverse supplier base, which resulted in contract compliance and improved supplier quality. Show less