Headline

Procurement Project Manager | 10+ yrs experience | Leading global cross-functional projects | Medical Devices/Construction | Manufacturing & Services experience | Open to new opportunities

About

Procurement & Process Improvement leader with 7+ years driving Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operational excellence across global, cross-functional organizations. Scaled PO penetration from under 35% to over 80% enterprise-wide, closed off-channel spend gaps, and delivered multi-million-dollar savings through process redesign, automation, and stakeholder-driven change management. Trusted by stakeholders from front-line users to C-suite executives; skilled in supplier risk/value management, KPI scorecard design, Power BI reporting, policy and governance documentation. Known for resilience and resourcefulness -- building solutions from scratch, often without a dedicated team, and turning operational friction into measurable results.

Location

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

AI stack

claude

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Procurement Project Manager at Dentsply Sirona, Jun 2020 - Apr 2021 · 11 mos, · Partnered with Legal Counsel to design and implement Procurement Guardrails and standardized PO Terms & Conditions across 40+ global entities, gaining hands-on exposure to multiple ERP systems. · Launched the organization's first Supplier Risk & Value Management program, using internal/external benchmarking to mitigate risk and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships through COVID-19 disruption. · Selected and implemented a 3rd-party contract management system; established knowledge management systems for the PMO office.

Business excellence at Hinduja global Service (HGS), Feb 2018 - Jul 2025 · 7 y 5 mo, Bangalore, · Grew PO penetration from 33% to 84% over two years, without a dedicated team and through influence, by initating changes as workflow redesign, automation, policy introduction & Governance and stakeholder training. Contain off-channel spend. · Designed and launched an in-house Purchase Requisition tool that increased org-wide PO penetration by 30% post-launch, driving adoption through direct stakeholder management with senior leaders and executives. · Designed Power BI-based KPI scorecards and proactive reporting that surfaced non-compliant trends and triggered automated remediation before issues escalated. · Set the annual roadmap and program goals for Buying Channel and PO penetration initiatives; secured executive sponsorship and drove foundational changes for long-term scalability. · Acted as internal consultant to define problem statements addressing category issues, partnered with cross-functional teams to frame a solution path, influenced timelines to deliver projects timely or set expectations. · Authored policy, governance, and SOP documentation; partnered with Legal Counsel to design and roll out procurement guardrails and standard terms across 40+ global entities. · Explored use of AI in Project hypercare and SME for a designing a chatbot for the function. · Procurement SME for projects led by other functions so the tools implemented enterprise-wide is designed for the organizat

Procurement Analyst at Dentsply Sirona, Jan 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos, · Implemented processes to embed Procurement into the organization, producing $880K in Year 1 savings and $6.5M in Year 2. · Identified savings opportunities across 12+ category projects · Coordinated spend data feeds from 60+ entities into the Procurement data model; owned the 3rd-party vendor relationship and supported supplier due diligence for SEC/regulatory reporting.

Owner at Little of Mine, Apr 2015 - Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos, Explored viability of business idea. Floated the business from home, marketed and price valuation. Received recurring Corporate orders was my achievement. Won local community award as 2nd runner up.

Process improvement Manager & Supply Chain consultant at Arr V, Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 · 9 mos, In few words: Through process re-engineering/excellence and quality, improved customer satisfaction and created smooth flow of information from order system to geographically placed teams. Additionally, identified suppliers for quick turnaround and vertically integrated the company. Achievements: Designed and implemented client's order management system Automated staff management and coupled to OS, thereby increased staff satisfaction. Reduced project turnaround time by 15% Increased customer satisfaction by 31% Implemented Lean / visual / Kanban principles Implemented QMS framework Quick response of raw material procurement to changes in supply & demand Increased cash flow during company's off-peak season.

Business & Operational Excellence manager and Change Champion at University of Liverpool, Aug 2011 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Client: Cheshire Spas and Pools, Manufacturing company • Designed and implemented a Quality Management System, achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification on first pass. • Reduced product defects 23% and repair costs 47% by applying 5S, Lean, and Kaizen principles on the production floor. • Cut production time 35% and downtime 12% through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives. • Increased manufacturing capacity 10% and reduced stock holding by ~£11,000; developed Bills of Materials (BOM) for product lines. • Developed SOPs, skills matrices, PPE matrices, and staff training plans to build a safety-compliant, cross-trained workforce. • Applied Value Stream Mapping to optimize production-floor layout, cutting cost per square foot by 16%. • Involved in new product development from consumer research, design, manufacturing processes, inventory setup to marketing • Developed Vision & Mission of the organization and introduced KPIs for Hoshin-Kanri • Introduced & implemented Lean Manufacturing, cellular manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, QMS, Kanban, JIT, SMED, 5S, DFM and other CI tools both in manufacturing and services aspects of business. Conducted successful Kaizen events.

Education

MBA, Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool

B.tech, Telecommunication, Vellore Institute of Technology