Sangeetha Shanmugasundaram
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Sourcing Expert with over 13 years of experience in orchestrating and optimizing sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement commodities. Expertise in driving significant cost savings and fostering supplier development to enhance pre-procurement strategies and negotiate robust supply agreements. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal business units and supply chain stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives. Strong personal and team management skills, excelling in interdisciplinary, regional, and global team environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing and Procurement Manager
Wipro
12.2024 - Current
- 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 an average 15% cost reduction while enhancing vendor performance and campaign effectiveness.
- Negotiated and secured competitive contracts for HR related 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 a diverse portfolio of telecom vendors, negotiating favorable terms and SLAs to guarantee high-speed connectivity and minimize 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.
- Leading negotiations of Supplier engagements for existing & new product development projects involves collaboration with Category stakeholders and Project management.
- 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.
- Negotiate costing & supplier contracts, ensure service delivery and manage client escalation.
- Perform Spend analysis and Identifying sourcing opportunities such as Supplier base rationalization and Savings forecasting involves collaboration with Finance.
- Executed contract for WAN network project with Savings -150KE
Assistant Manager Procurement
Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 06.2018
- Sourcing Category manager for spend categories Real Estate, Facility services, HR, Professional Services, Marketing/Media Services , Financial Services, Corporate Events, Software tools and Services.
- Critical responsibility includes collaborate with business for renewal of Contracts, Rate cards & AMC agreements and ensure cost reduction and timely renewals.
- 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.
- Managing end to end relation with vendors for all transactions which includes cost management and supplier deliverables. Conduct periodic reviews with key suppliers to ensure service delivery as per business requirement.
- Negotiate contracts and Prepare/manage contract documents including Master Service agreements, Statement of work, Rate cards, Annual Maintenance Contracts, Amendments, and Termination letters.
- Co-ordinate with global team on strategies for specific commodities to derive more savings, cost control and best practices.
- Provide Business Units and Functions with high quality procurement services which combine Strategic Alignment, Effectiveness / Speed, Risk Mitigation, and Business Value.
Procurement Operations Specialist
IBM India Private Limited
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Led team of 12 members managed Investigation & resolving blocked invoices. Assigned Target set, monitoring performances & providing continuous process improvement plans.
- Interlock with Order Management functions and Accounts Payable team to provide value added support in driving supply chain principles into IBM services.
- Maintain high level of audit readiness and business control. Owned process document and accountable for periodic review/update.
- Prepare and present SWOT analysis reports for Client escalations. Generating reports & dashboards for management review.
- Maintained 99% quality & ensured SLA /KPI met.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
ICFAI University
04.2007
Skills
- Implementation of sourcing strategies
- Contract management
- Achieve cost reductions
- Process optimization consulting
- Supplier contract oversight
- Networking expertise
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Cost analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic vendor partnerships
- Proficient in ERP applications, eSourcing tools & MS Office applications
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 - Current
Senior Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
10.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager Procurement
Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 06.2018
Procurement Operations Specialist
IBM India Private Limited
05.2007 - 09.2011
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
ICFAI University