Global Strategic Procurement Manager | Supplier Development & Excellence | Energy, Infra & Capex | Digital Transformation | €50M+ Spend |10%+ Efficiency improvement | 15%+ Cost Optimization | Project Management | Bosch



Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

India

Bangalore

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Anna University Chennai
Higher Secondary education
C.M.S Mat. Hig. Sec. School
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With 13+ years in procurement and supply chain at Bosch Group, I specialize in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and negotiations that deliver multimillion-rupee savings while minimizing risks. Expert in Jaggaer ERP, cross-functional collaboration (Finance, Legal, Engineering), and process optimization reduced vendor costs by 15% through data-driven forecasting and contract renegotiations. Passionate about GenAI in supply chains, IPO analysis, and leadership in India's manufacturing sector. Key Wins: €68M+ Energy PPA and €68M+ annual spend across FM, Infrastructure, Capex, and EPC categories, delivering up to 15% cost reductions through digital sourcing, e-auctions and Bilateral Negotiation (Schrannar Technique). Mentored 7+ team members and global team on GenAI concepts and digital transformation. I believe procurement should serve people, not just profits. Open to leadership roles in Global Procurement, Category Management, and Procurement Transformation across global organizations. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Indirect Global Procurement Leadership • Strategic Sourcing Strategies • Demand Management & Supply Chain Strategy • Supplier Relationship Management • Facility Management, Infrastructure & Energy • Capex & Opex Sourcing • Cost Modeling & TCO • Strategic Negotiator (Schranner-Based) • Advanced Negotiation Method - Global Lead (e-Auction driver) • Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management • Risk Management & Compliance • Category Strategy Management & Supplier Consolidation • Digital Procurement Transformation • Enterprises- SAP & Jaggaer • ESG Procurement • SLA & KPI Governance • Vendor Performance & Supplier Scorecard • UX - Design Thinking (Human Centred) Interests: Sustainable procurement, Supplier Diversity, and Resilient supply chains. Open to collaborations on sourcing transformations and cost optimization programs.
Jaipur
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Manager | Global Category Expert - Indirect Purchasing at Bosch Global Software Technologies, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos, KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Global COE Enablement: Drove 80%+ automation in PR-to-PO cycle by deploying eCatalogues. • Strategic Value Creation: Delivered 15-20% cost savings & reduced operation time by 30% leveraging e-auctions, aligning cost drivers, operational optimization and TCO frameworks • Category Leadership: Managed sourcing of €68m Capex, Facility Management, Civil, MEP & Energy (Power Purchase Agreement) enabling Sourcing strategies & Demand managements and building synergy. • Business Resilience: Ensured continuity by developing Integrated Facility Management contracts in APAC region. • Leadership: Built and mentored global teams especially in competency development on the digital tools, establishing KPIs, supplier scorecards, and capability development. • COE & Capability Building: o Designed and implemented sourcing COE processes, aligning with global Source-to-Pay (S2P) vision. o Championed automation & digitalization, improving compliance, SLA and process transparency. • Indirect Procurement Leadership: o Managed Capex, Facility Management, Civil/MEP, data center spend across APAC and Europe. o Negotiated high-value contracts for Infra, utilities, AMC/ IFM services, Optimizing cost & SLA adherence • Global Collaboration & Governance: o Partnered with global category managers in EU, US, and APAC to harmonize processes and improve team competency & Capabilities. Conducted vendor audits, ensuring governance. • Value Delivery & Risk Management: o Delivered €5M+ savings in weeks by implementing Innovative solution for Opex Fit out model in 2024 o Built resilient supply chains by qualifying long-lead and critical vendors, reducing risk exposure. • Leadership & People Development: o Mentored sourcing team, creating a high-performance culture by implementing analytics & AI tools. o Led CFT with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Operations to align to business priorities o Aligned business strategies, objectives and GBS KPIs serving as SPOC with business units.
Deputy Manager | Global Sourcing Category Expert – (Indirect Purchasing - Facility Management) at Bosch India, Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 · 4 yrs, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Directed automation initiatives across sourcing and PR-PO workflows—boosting operational efficiency by 45%, freeing up teams for higher-value, strategic decision-making. Led transformation of vendor governance frameworks, strengthening contract compliance and SLA adherence across global suppliers laying groundwork for scalable, tech-enabled procurement ecosystems. Introduced structured SLA-driven IFM service models, digitized catalogs, and automated P2P operations—enhancing vendor service quality and accelerating sourcing timelines. Initiated and executed over 150 e-auctions, disrupting conventional sourcing methods and instilling a culture of competitive, transparent, and tech-driven procurement.
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Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering, Anna University Chennai
Higher Secondary education, C.M.S Mat. Hig. Sec. School