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Procurement Manager at Lendingkart| Ex Amazon | Ex ICICI | Ex Redington

About

Experienced professional with 9.5 years in Vendor Management, Procurement, Project Management, and Program Management. Skilled in optimizing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and improving organizational efficiency. Strong expertise in Cloud, SAAS, and Cybersecurity procurement, with a proven track record of cost savings and P&L management. Experienced in managing projects across engineering teams and aligning with senior leadership to achieve business objectives.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Manager- Procurement at Lendingkart, Apr 2026 - Present · 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery Lead sourcing activities including RFQ, RFP, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation Drive cost reduction initiatives and achieve savings targets Oversee purchase orders, approval workflows, and policy compliance Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Legal teams on procurement needs Monitor market trends and supply chain risks for strategic decision-making Lead and mentor the procurement team to enhance performance and capability

Vendor Manager at Lendingkart, Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos, Managed IT procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with SLAs, contract terms, and performance, while implementing corrective actions as needed. Coordinated with internal Tech & Product teams to deliver project with Razorpay and Digio Tech for optimized payments and compliance. Contributed to ISO27001 Certification for Lendingkart with BSI Group, strengthening data security, and onboarded Novel Patterns for BCP to comply with RBI guidelines. Oversaw the procurement and deployment of key platforms, including Vymo, Truecaller, and Miscot Swiftdocs. Managed cybersecurity initiatives by coordinating procurement for Web Application Firewalls (Akamai & Fortinet) and directed the deployment of Izoologic’s Threat Intelligence platform. Led vendor negotiations & integrations for cloud security solution Prism Cloud from Palo Alto Networks. Managed Google Workspace migration to Shivaami Cloud for improved collaboration and saved 40 lacs annually.

Founder at Adukoo Tech, May 2026 - May 2026 · 1 mo, I established Adukoo.com, a self-funded venture designed to empower businesses and individuals by providing a platform to showcase their products and services, thereby enhancing visibility and driving sales, with a primary focus on off-commerce.

Procurement & Vendor Manager-IT at Lendingkart, Jul 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Manage IT procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with SLAs and contract terms. • Negotiate contracts and track vendor performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project delivery on time and within budget. • Secured cost savings of INR 1+ Cr in FY 23-24. • Awarded Manager of the Year 2024-2025 in the Procurement category by INFHRA. • Reduced vendor onboarding time by 30% through standardised procedures.

Retail Accounts Manager at Amazon, Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Managed vendor accounts, driving growth through strategic sourcing and negotiation. • Optimized product catalogue, pricing, and margins, and led marketing campaigns for Amazon events. • Increased profitability by 200 bps in Consumer Electronics for Amazon UAE. • Onboarded 100+ vendors through the Direct Fulfilment Campaign. • Executed Guaranteed Margin Contracts with major brands like Toshiba and MSI.

Operations Manager at ICICI Bank, Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Managed IT/non-IT vendors and streamlined procurement, inventory, and invoice processing. • Led credit card operations, ensuring TAT compliance and team productivity. • Eliminated double-credit issues by updating SOPs for ICICI Intermiles Credit Card.

Commercial Executive at Redington India Ltd, Feb 2017 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs, Chennai Area, India, • Managed IT and electronics vendors, procurement, and business accounts. • Oversaw P&L and inventory management, leading to improved profitability. • Doubled Apple iPhone sales to ₹3000 crores in FY 2019. • Streamlined return-to-vendor processes for Apple, reducing operational losses.

Commercial Executive at Redington India Ltd, Feb 2017 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs, Managed IT and electronics vendors, procurement, and business accounts. Oversaw P&L and inventory management, leading to improved profitability. Managed ecommerce business for Apple iPhone & Watch, driving sales to ₹3000 crores in FY 2019 through efficient account management. Led SAP ERP implementation with NetApp, integrating business processes. Streamlined the Managed Return to Vendor (RTV) process for Apple products, eliminating losses and improving cost recovery and financial accountability.

Education

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Communications Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Telecommunications Management, Assam down town University