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Vivek Menon
Senior Consultant
Pune
Summary
An innovative procurement professional with 8 years of experience, I specialize in driving digital transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI. My expertise lies in streamlining procurement operations, enhancing efficiency, and delivering measurable value. Through intake management, I empower organizations to automate procurement requests, reduce manual intervention, and improve decision-making with AI-driven insights—aligning processes with their digital transformation goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant
Zycus Infotech Private Limited
Pune
03.2022 - Current
- 7 end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) digital procurement solutions implemented across Industrial Gases, Retail, Automobile, Healthcare, and Food & Beverage sectors, achieving 80% on-time project deliveryand an NPS score exceeding 7/10.
- 20% increase in cost savings, reduced tail spend, and shorter procurement cycle times by designing and executing S2P digital transformation strategies aligned with customer business objectives and industry best practices.
- 6/7 projects achieved a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score of 8+/10, reflecting successful design workshops and process optimizations.
- 60% increase in digital procurement tool adoption through effective training, change management, and user engagement strategies.
- 28% revenue growth from existing clients by identifying and implementing cross-sell and upsell opportunities within procurement transformation initiatives.
- 100% project delivery with a value-based implementation approach, ensuring procurement technology adoption translated into efficiency gains, cost reductions, process automation, and strategic business outcomes.
- Multiple custom procurement solutions developed and implemented to address system limitations, improving customer retention and adoption rates.
- Led client engagements by pitching Gen AI-powered Intake Management and Agentic AI Solutions, demonstrating their impact on procurement automation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
Senior Procurement Analyst
Novartis Healthcare Private
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Redesigned and implemented a new business process as a Project Manager, achieving an 80% satisfaction score and significantly improving turnaround time.
- Automated key processes, reducing overall TAT from 30 days to 10 days and manual effort from 3 hours to 45 minutes, driving efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed and supervised process changes and automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
- Analyzed supplier data and created actionable dashboards for Country Heads, enabling data-driven supplier selection and strategic decision-making.
- Managed Third-Party Risk Assessments across key areas such as Labor Rights, HSE, Information Security, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption, assessing 1,500+ suppliers and implementing mitigation plans.
- Led the redesign of the Third-Party Risk Reassessment Process and conducted UAT testing for new system enhancements, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
- Trained 500+ associates on the new Third-Party Risk Management process and developed structured training programs for 30+ new hires.
- Mapped business and software requirements, ensuring feasibility and delivering optimized procurement solutions tailored to organizational needs.
Procurement Engineer
Alsa Engineering and Construction Co. LLC
Abu Dhabi
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Implemented an inventory management strategy at the site warehouse, utilizing Safety Stock and Reorder Point concepts to optimize material availability and reduce stockouts.
- Accelerated material acquisition by 5% through proactive vendor coordination, manufacturing expedition, and logistics optimization, ensuring seamless project execution with minimal delays.
- Negotiated with subcontractors and vendors, leveraging techno-commercial evaluations and historical performance data, resulting in cost savings of $41K.
- Executed a high-value project on schedule, achieving a profit of $50K by identifying potential bottlenecks and mitigating delays through strategic manpower allocation and subcontracting.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives using RFx methodologies, conducting market research and vendor profiling to drive effective supplier selection and RFP management.
- Managed end-to-end relationships for 50+ suppliers, overseeing negotiations, contracting, onboarding, performance monitoring, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Developed and presented weekly project progress reports to the Project Manager, identifying and addressing potential roadblocks and risks to maintain project timelines.
- Designed a comprehensive procurement plan using Primavera, detailing vendor selection, technical specifications, BOQ, MTO, lead times, subcontract activities, and payment terms, ensuring structured procurement execution.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Institute of Management Technology
Hyderabad, India 07.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
Pune 08.2009 - 08.2013
Skills
Strategic Solutions Consulting
Project management
Digital Transformation and AI Powered Solution
Process Improvement and Automation
Data Analytics and Reporting
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Third Party Risk Management
Vendor Management
Team leadership & development
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior Consultant within 18 months for consistently exceeding performance goals and delivering impactful results
- Multiple Awards won during my tenure at Novartis for exceptional performance in the projects assigned
Certification
Lean Six Sigma
Software
Salesforce
Advanced Excel
Visio
ServiceNow
Power BI
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Zycus Infotech Private Limited
03.2022 - Current
Senior Procurement Analyst
Novartis Healthcare Private
04.2019 - 03.2022
CII Certified Supply Chain Management Executive
10-2018
Lean Six Sigma
12-2017
MBA - Operations Management
Institute of Management Technology
07.2017 - 03.2019
Procurement Engineer
Alsa Engineering and Construction Co. LLC
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
08.2009 - 08.2013
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