Sundus Patel
Mumbai
Summary
Individual with strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation honed at GEP Worldwide, driving significant cost reductions and enhancing supply chain performance. Skilled in data analytics and effective communication, adept at fostering stakeholder relationships and achieving project objectives. Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and implement process improvements, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Analyst
GEP Worldwide
02.2022 - Current
- Led procurement and contracting functions over diverse industries.
- Established a thorough understanding of industry benchmarks, positioning the organization competitively within the marketplace.
- Evaluated potential suppliers rigorously, negotiated contracts, and managed the entire procurement process from requisition to contracting.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that supported company objectives.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with project objectives.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms for products reduction in overall sourcing costs along with adhering to client's objectives.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets, incorporating projected spend based on historical trends and anticipated changes in the market landscape.
- Facilitated clear communication between stakeholders, fostering collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
- Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying supplier base and monitoring their performance.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in better pricing and service levels.
- Conducted regular supplier evaluations, maintaining high standards of quality control across all sourced productsservices.
- Analyzed spend data to identify potential areas for cost savings through consolidation or process improvements.
- Managed multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying and negotiating with new suppliers.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify new sourcing opportunities and emerging trends.
- Effectively managed multiple categories including Marketing; Capital,Construction and Facilities Services and Research & Development.
- Evaluated contractual rights, liabilities and for business entity separation.
- Managed comprehensive contract identification during client demerger.
- Demonstrated proficiency in generating customized market intelligence reports for supplier insights and progress of the team.
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini Technology Services
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Utilized SQL to conduct an in-depth analysis of the balance sheets provided by our clients, aiming to identify and rectify discrepancies
- Meticulously took SLAs into account while handling incidents as they entered in the queue
- Execution of data validation procedures to ensure the precision of loaded data
- Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Vidyalankar Institute
Mumbai05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kishinchand Chellaram College
Mumbai, India11.2017
Skills
- Vendor evaluation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Spend Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Client Relationship
- Stakeholder relationships
- Contract Management
- Cost Reduction
- Negotiation
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Adaptability, Effective Communication, Time Management and Flexibility
- Supplier Negotiation
- SQL
- Power Bi
- SAP Ariba
- SAP ERP
- SFDC
- S2C
Timeline
Sourcing Analyst
GEP Worldwide
02.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini Technology Services
08.2017 - 04.2021
MBA - Operations Management
Vidyalankar Institute
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kishinchand Chellaram College
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