Aakansha Negi
Austin,US
Summary
Goal-oriented IT Procurement professioanal with extensive expertise in the full sourcing lifecycle and cross-functional leadership. Highly skilled in complex contract negotiations and leveraging digital procurement tools to automate workflows and optimize supplier performance. Proven track record in developing IT category strategies that eliminate bottlenecks and foster high-value partnerships. Passionate about driving procurement excellence and organizational performance through innovative process solutions."
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Vendor Project Lead
3M( Contract)
Austin, US
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Served as the primary subject matter expert, successfully migrating and digitizing 1,000 IT contracts in Flexera.
- Designed and executed a robust Vendor Management Office framework to standardize processes.
- Mentored internal teams on utilizing Flexera data to review IT spend reports and extract contract details for renewals.
- Established a central IT contract repository for over 400 software and hardware suppliers, enhancing governance and visibility across the organization.
- Established a proactive contract review process 90–180 days before expiration to prevent unfavorable auto-renewal clauses.
IT Category Manager
Thrivent Financials
Austin, Texas
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation for SaaS, Cloud, and professional services for Info Security and Data Office.
- Develop, issue, and coordinate RFx activity, and lead commercial negotiations to find the best sourcing solution.
- Conduct supplier business reviews to ensure compliance, strategic partnership, and road map alignment.
- Cultivated robust relationships with IT leaders to align with enterprise goals.
- Lead supplier contract renewals, and leverage competitive pricing, quality, and customer service.
- Led cross-functional teams in complex RFP processes, commercial negotiations, and favorable contractual agreements to mitigate risk.
- Resulted in 25% hard-dollar savings through VAR consolidation.
- Conduct monthly or quarterly meetings to ensure SLAs are on track, and address any stakeholder concerns.
- Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders on the Proof of Concept, NDA, and MSA.
Senior IT Buyer
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, TX
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Executed sourcing strategies for software, hardware, and services, ensuring value and quality.
- Prepared RFx packages, reviewed SOWs, and managed sourcing events from RFP to contract award.
- Negotiated contracts for an Applicant Tracking System Solution, achieving 18% cost savings, and streamlining the hiring process.
- Conducted market analysis and presented reports to support decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline procurement, achieving hard-dollar annual savings in software renewals.
- Managed cross-functional teams and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with supply management goals, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Procurement Analyst, Financial Services
University of Texas
Austin, TX
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Evaluated departmental requisitions, identified suppliers, selected procurement methods for best value.
- Drafted detailed scopes of work and specifications for a wide range of technology and professional services.
- Provided purchasing services to ITS & OTS departments, including annual renewal of IT services and software contracts.
- Managed strategic procurements, conducted evaluations, analyzed supplier responses, and executed procurement contracts.
- Facilitated vendor relationships and optimized procurement processes, achieving a 25% reduction in costs through strategic negotiations.
- Implemented procurement strategies for IT services, ensuring compliance and securing contracts worth over $600K.
- Ensure proper risk mitigation through liaising and contributing with Legal. Help internal partners obtain robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure reliable performance.
Assistant Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain
Philips India Limited
Gurgaon, India
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed procurement projects for strategic key accounts across India, ensuring efficient operations.
- Reviewed and updated ERP parts lists, improving inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw local third-party item procurement, optimizing inventory planning and order fulfillment.
- Led procurement for key accounts across India, optimizing inventory and reducing supplier lead times by 20 days.
- Coordinated with teams to manage procurement and inventory, ensuring efficient order flow and fulfillment for new projects.
Assistant Manager, Procurement & Order Management
Fresenius Medical Care India Pvt. Ltd.
India
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Generated purchase requisitions and orders for on-time delivery, significantly improving procurement processes and customer satisfaction.
- Directed monthly release and monitoring of national stock levels and distributor inventories.
- Negotiated competitive pricing for parts, improving cost efficiency and ensuring timely delivery, enhancing overall supply chain performance.
- Streamlined inventory management, achieving a 95%+ accuracy in stock verification and reducing payment cycles from 60 to 45 days.
- Coordinated parts planning with sales and project teams for new product lines, ensuring seamless integration and inventory availability.
Executive, Parts Procurement
Honda Motor India Pvt Ltd.
India
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Managed procurement and strategic purchasing of Honda 4W, 2W spare parts, optimizing cost and efficiency.
- Led the supply chain process for new models, ensuring timely part development and supplier performance.
- Oversaw purchase orders across multiple warehouses, enhancing productivity and budget adherence.
- Collaborated on Oracle ERP migration, improving data accuracy, and procurement processes.
- Optimized procurement strategies, reducing lead times by 20%, and cutting costs by 15% through local supplier development.
- Led a cross-functional team to successfully migrate data to Oracle ERP, enhancing procurement efficiency and data accuracy.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Institute of Management Studies
06.2008
Skills
- Oracle Cloud procurement
- SAP Order management and Procurement
- RFP Process
- ServiceNow-CLM
- Cloud Services
- Strategic sourcing
- MS Excel
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic partnerships
- Flexera-Procurement
- Supplier business reviews
- IT procurement
- Material procurement
- Icertis-CLM
Courses Certifications
- Flexera IT Asset Management-Procurement Operations, 2025
- Oracle Cloud Overview, Oracle University, 2025
- NIGP: Foundations of Technology Procurement, 2020
Timeline
IT Vendor Project Lead
3M( Contract)
05.2025 - 11.2025
IT Category Manager
Thrivent Financials
11.2021 - 05.2025
Senior IT Buyer
Lower Colorado River Authority
03.2019 - 03.2021
Procurement Analyst, Financial Services
University of Texas
03.2016 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain
Philips India Limited
12.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager, Procurement & Order Management
Fresenius Medical Care India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 12.2014
Executive, Parts Procurement
Honda Motor India Pvt Ltd.
03.2010 - 09.2013
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Institute of Management Studies