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Kamal Vennam

Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst | Risk, Compliance & Vendor Governance

Mumbai

7+ years of work experience

Dollarama
Jan 20233 yrs 1 moJan 2026

Ontario, Canada

● Conduct ongoing risk-based reviews of store operations to identify control gaps, procedural non-compliance, and operational anomalies. ● Act as Manager on Duty (MOD), ensuring adherence to internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. ● Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation related to escalations, incident handling, and operational decisions. ● Enforce loss prevention and internal control procedures, maintaining 100% compliance with corporate standards. ● Supervise and coach 10+ associates, improving procedural adherence and performance consistency by 15%. ● Resolve escalations and operational issues in fast-paced, high-volume environments while supporting business continuity.
Capita India
Jul 20202 yrsJun 2022

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

● Managed complete Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle. ● Led risk-based vendor assessments across 6 business units, evaluating supplier credibility, financial exposure, and operational risk. ● Conducted vendor due diligence and contract reviews for suppliers managing $3M+ in annual spend Gathered, validated, and analyzed data from multiple internal and external sources to support sourcing and investigative decisions. ● Identified procurement, compliance, and vendor performance risks, implementing mitigation actions that reduced operational delays by 35%. ● Ensured strict compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards Developed structured Excel and Power BI reports to support senior management visibility and decision-making. ● Maintained procurement records and documentation to support audits, governance reviews, and internal controls.
GEP Worldwide
Jun 20183 yrs 10 mosMar 2022

Maharashtra, India

● Managed complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, processing 250+ SAP-based POs monthly. ● Resolved invoicing and delivery discrepancies by liaising directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders. ● Supported contract negotiations to secure best-value terms on pricing, delivery, and service agreements. ● Assisted with risk identification and mitigation strategies, ensuring continuous supply and reduced delays.

Education

Seneca Polytechnic

Post graduate diploma, Business Analytics

Seneca Polytechnic

20232023
Seneca Polytechnic

Postgraduate Degree, International Business Management

Seneca Polytechnic

20221 yr2023

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Headline

Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst | Risk, Compliance & Vendor Governance

About

Results-oriented professional with a background in business analytics, compliance operations, and process controls, leveraging data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps. Skilled in Excel, Power BI, and structured reporting to support investigations, management reporting, and operational improvements. Known for attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and the ability to manage high-volume workflows while meeting regulatory and internal standards.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Operations Team Lead at Dollarama, Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Ontario, Canada, ● Conduct ongoing risk-based reviews of store operations to identify control gaps, procedural non-compliance, and operational anomalies. ● Act as Manager on Duty (MOD), ensuring adherence to internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. ● Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation related to escalations, incident handling, and operational decisions. ● Enforce loss prevention and internal control procedures, maintaining 100% compliance with corporate standards. ● Supervise and coach 10+ associates, improving procedural adherence and performance consistency by 15%. ● Resolve escalations and operational issues in fast-paced, high-volume environments while supporting business continuity.

Learning Supplier Admin at Capita India, Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, ● Managed complete Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle. ● Led risk-based vendor assessments across 6 business units, evaluating supplier credibility, financial exposure, and operational risk. ● Conducted vendor due diligence and contract reviews for suppliers managing $3M+ in annual spend Gathered, validated, and analyzed data from multiple internal and external sources to support sourcing and investigative decisions. ● Identified procurement, compliance, and vendor performance risks, implementing mitigation actions that reduced operational delays by 35%. ● Ensured strict compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards Developed structured Excel and Power BI reports to support senior management visibility and decision-making. ● Maintained procurement records and documentation to support audits, governance reviews, and internal controls.

Purchasing Associate at GEP Worldwide, Jun 2018 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Maharashtra, India, ● Managed complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, processing 250+ SAP-based POs monthly. ● Resolved invoicing and delivery discrepancies by liaising directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders. ● Supported contract negotiations to secure best-value terms on pricing, delivery, and service agreements. ● Assisted with risk identification and mitigation strategies, ensuring continuous supply and reduced delays.

Education

Post graduate diploma, Business Analytics, Seneca Polytechnic

Postgraduate Degree, International Business Management, Seneca Polytechnic

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