Sangeetha Shanmugasundaram
Austin,TX
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Expert with 13 years of experience optimizing sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement. Specializes in cost savings and supplier development, enhancing pre-procurement strategies and negotiating supply agreements. Collaborates with internal business units and supply chain stakeholders to align sourcing efforts with business objectives, fostering effective teamwork in diverse environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing and Procurement Manager
Wipro
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Strategic Sourcing professional with expertise in managing end-to-end procurement for a global leader in autonomous aerial logistics.
- Spearheaded strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for marketing and communication services, achieving 15% average cost reduction and enhancing vendor performance.
- Negotiated competitive contracts for HR software, training programs, and consulting services, ensuring compliance and mitigating vendor risk across 20+ suppliers.
- Executed complex contract negotiations for software licenses and subscriptions and achieved average 15% savings below benchmarks.
- Managed diverse portfolio of telecom vendors, negotiating favorable terms and SLAs to ensure high-speed connectivity and reduce network downtime.
- Proposed and supported the implementation of a new sourcing intake process, which reduced the time-to-contract by 20% and improved internal stakeholder satisfaction.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed Strategic Sourcing for spend categories such as Software, Technology consulting, IT infrastructure & Cloud based outsourcing; Data network, Fixed Telephony Infrastructure & Internet Services under Telecom.
- Led negotiations of supplier engagements for existing and new product development projects, collaborating with category stakeholders and project management to align objectives.
- Negotiated costing and supplier contracts, ensured service delivery, and managed client escalations to maintain project timelines.
- Performed spend analysis and identified sourcing opportunities, including supplier base rationalization and savings forecasting in collaboration with finance.
- Perform due diligence, identify multiple suppliers equally capable and create RFP/RFQ as per project demands. Administer competitive bidding process, facilitate pre-award & post-award activities.
- Executed contract for WAN network project, detailing terms and conditions.
Assistant Manager Procurement
Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Executed RFx process (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for Critical project 'Employee Transportation Services' by performing proposal negotiation with vendors to achieve savings & identify best competitive supplier.
- Negotiate contracts and Prepare/manage contract documents including Master Service agreements, Statement of work, Rate cards, Annual Maintenance Contracts, Amendments, and Termination letters.
- Collaborated with business units to renew contracts, rate cards, and AMC agreements, ensuring cost effectiveness and timely renewals.
- Managed vendor relationships for all transactions, focusing on cost management and supplier deliverables.
- Coordinated with global team on commodity strategies to achieve savings, control costs, and implement best practices.
- Delivered high-quality procurement services to business units, aligning with strategic goals while mitigating risks and enhancing business value.
- Sourcing Category manager for spend categories Real Estate, Facility services, HR, Professional Services, Marketing/Media Services , Financial Services, Corporate Events, Software tools and Services.
Procurement Operations Specialist
IBM India Private Limited
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Led 12-member team in investigating and resolving blocked invoices, setting targets, monitoring performance, and implementing continuous process improvements.
- Collaborated with Order Management and Accounts Payable teams to support supply chain principles in IBM services.
- Maintain high level of audit readiness and business control. Owned process document and accountable for periodic review/update.
- Prepared and presented SWOT analysis reports for client escalations, generating reports and dashboards for management review.
- Maintained 99% quality & ensured SLA /KPI met.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
ICFAI University
India04.2007
Skills
- Sourcing strategies
- Contract management
- Supplier contract oversight
- Cost reduction
- Cost analysis
- Vendor risk management
- Process optimization
- ERP and eSourcing expertise
- Strategic vendor partnerships
- Stakeholder engagement
- Networking expertise
- Effective interpersonal communication
Additional Information
- Awarded ‘XtraMile' for outstanding contribution to Telecom commodity in Q1 2021.
- Attained multiple 'You have earned it' awards during tenure in Fidelity, primary contribution to IT category and support to Software catalog updates for Oracle R12 in 2017 and Led sourcing activities for Mega Tech Corporate events in 2015, 2016 & 2017. Leadership Award for achieved High performance, focus and dedication in transitioning the US PO management process in 2011.
- Recognized with 'IBM Bravo Award' for managing Critical project in 2008. Successive 'Star of the Month' awards in 2008, 2009 & 2010 for best performance.
Timeline
Sourcing and Procurement Manager
Wipro
12.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
10.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager Procurement
Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd
09.2011 - 06.2018
Procurement Operations Specialist
IBM India Private Limited
05.2007 - 09.2011
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
ICFAI University