PARDHA SARADHI BANDLAMUDI

Company Overview :

Syngenta is a leading science-based company with headquarters in Switzerland

Syngenta helps millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while taking care of the planet

Technical Stack :

SAP, ARIBA, SNOW, VENPRO, MDG, MS office, Advanced Excel

Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional team of 18 professionals, overseeing procurement operations, vendor onboarding, and ARIBA systems support.
• Possess strong functional expertise across SAP ARIBA Upstream & Downstream modules including ARIBA SLP, Procure-to-Order (P2O), Guided Buying, and ARIBA Network Buyer.
• Drive end-to-end Supplier Enablement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle across SAP ARIBA, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across business units.
• Provide continuous support to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment, task completion, and process clarity across global teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electronic document transmission through the ARIBA Network, ensuring business continuity and compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams for standardization and deployment of ARIBA modules, including process validation, UAT testing, and supplier onboarding support.
• Manage catalog creation and maintenance, ensuring accurate and efficient guided buying experiences for end users.
• Lead vendor onboarding efforts by guiding suppliers through the ARIBA Network and ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies.
• Oversee vendor master data quality by managing vendor creation, retirement analysis based on invoice history, and continuous updates to reflect accurate information.
• Act as a liaison with requestors and stakeholders, handling queries, gathering additional data, and supporting process-related calls to ensure smooth operations.
• Own User Acceptance Testing (UAT) documentation and test planning for new process rollouts across SAP and ARIBA environments.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (DTPs) in response to new process updates or enhancements.
• Spearhead training programs for requestors, team members, and new joiners to ensure consistent knowledge transfer and operational excellence.
• Prepare and deliver insightful presentations and reports for leadership, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Lead initiatives for process standardization, tool enhancements, and vendor data governance, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct daily team stand-ups to align on progress, share updates, and proactively resolve operational issues.

Company Overview:

IBM India Private Limited is a leading provider of information technology services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that include business and technical consulting, training and support, as well as software products for communications, data storage, analytics, networking, and enterprise applications.

The company delivers its services across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, banking, education, electronics, government, healthcare, insurance, retail, and transportation throughout India.

Technical Stack :

SAP, SNOW.MS office, Advanced Excel

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed purchase requisition requirements and collaborated closely with requestors and client stakeholders to convert them into accurate purchase orders issued to appropriate suppliers.
• Acted as a primary point of contact for requestors and clients, resolving queries and collecting additional information as needed to ensure smooth procurement processing.
• Managed end-to-end order lifecycle, including price validation, purchase order issuance, receipt confirmation, and delivery tracking.
• Interfaced with clients and suppliers to address and resolve procurement process-related issues, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensured all procurement documents were maintained in compliance with audit standards and organizational policies, supporting audit readiness.
• Investigated and resolved blocked invoices in coordination with relevant teams to avoid payment delays.
• Handled expedited and emergency orders with urgency, proactively following up on deliveries to meet critical timelines.

Company Overview:

MEGHA Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) is a multi-sector infrastructure company with a strong footprint across various sectors like hydrocarbons, electric buses, defense, telecom, power, transport, manufacturing, general and social infrastructure, irrigation, and drinking water

Responsibilities :

• Managed end-to-end procurement for project materials, including sourcing and evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating cost-effective contracts, converting requisitions to purchase orders, coordinating timely deliveries, and overseeing supplier payments; ensured on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Served as Project Coordinator at corporate headquarters, overseeing multiple projects and facilitating communication between on-site teams and senior management to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and standards.
• Contributed to major power infrastructure projects, including a rural electrification initiative (Feeder Separation Project) and the construction of high-voltage 400/220 kV substations, by providing critical procurement and project coordination support to ensure successful execution.
• Enforced strict safety protocols at project sites to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to foster a safe, accident-free work environment.
• Coordinated all aspects of project execution from planning through delivery, including material procurement, client coordination and approvals, vendor negotiations, official correspondence (letters), client meetings, and detailed Daily Progress Reports (DPRs); ensured projects remained on schedule and stakeholders stayed informed throughout.
• Oversaw project financials, encompassing client billing and subcontractor payments; ensured accurate invoicing and timely disbursements to maintain positive cash flow and strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Quality & Safety Engineer at the Gujarat project site, contributing to high-voltage infrastructure development.
• Actively involved in the execution of the GETCO 400kV QUAD Transmission Line Project (Amreli–KASOR), ensuring adherence to engineering and safety standards.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring all site safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducting thorough inspections to verify compliance with quality parameters during the construction and installation of QUAD lines.
• Leading project coordination activities including planning schedules, drafting official communications, participating in review meetings with GETCO officers, and preparing detailed Daily Progress Reports (DPRs).
• Managing administrative and accounts-related tasks, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and accurate financial tracking at the site level.