Smitha S
Austin,TX
Summary
To obtain a challenging position as a Procurement Specialist where experience in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management can be utilized to contribute to the growth of the organization. Summary: A results-driven Procurement Specialist with 6+ years of experience in purchasing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration. Skilled in analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and negotiating favorable terms and conditions with suppliers. Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Operation Analyst
Anheuser, Inbev Private Ltd
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and conditions and achieve cost savings
- Evaluate vendor proposals and select most suitable supplier based on quality, price, and delivery time
- Develop and maintain contracts with suppliers, including terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Finance, and Operations, to ensure procurement needs are met
- Implement procurement best practices and standard operating procedures to optimize procurement processes
- Utilize SAP to track procurement activities, manage purchase orders, and generate reports
- Expertise in Operational Excellence, Continuous improvement, and Process optimization
- Expertise in SAP MM, SAP automated report generation , Global stakeholder management
- Ensured all the new projects are well transitioned and a strong SOPs are created
- Responsible for building standard process for procurement activities, identifying gaps in process through detailed reports and analysis
- Responsible for various Process improvement, Time reduction & wastage reduction activities
- Trained team on various activities to improve performance, time management and process improvement
- Successfully completed transition for three zones on procurement activities
- Met all SLA and KPI targets
- Preparing reports like on time delivery, KPI monitoring, daily reporting.
Senior Analyst
ACCENTURE SERVICE PRIVATE LTD
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes including vendor selection, contract negotiations, and purchase order processing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and opportunities for cost savings
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient procurement of goods and services
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions
- Conducted data analysis to identify purchasing patterns and opportunities for cost savings
- Assisted in the development and implementation of procurement strategies to achieve cost reduction targets
- Managed the procurement process for various categories, including IT, Facilities, and Marketing
- Conducted supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with company standards and policies
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions
- Managed the purchase order process, including creation, tracking, and invoicing
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement needs were met
Subject matter expert
INFOSYS
08.2013 - 08.2015
- In Verizon Process, GPO in (Supply Chain Management – Procurement) SAP Application
- Assisted with market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and opportunities for cost savings
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation
- Participated in negotiations and managed supplier contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions
- Working as Buyer in GPO (Global Procurement Organization) vSAP (Verizon Telecom)
- Working as Planner in GPO (Global Procurement Organization) nSAP (Verizon Telecom)
- Tools used: SAP, MDG
- Working in Vendor setup team (Creating RVEN and BVEN)
- Working in Logistics reports like : (Cancellation order and Direct ship error code)
- Handling Weekly Deck report
- Handling Quality and Productivity report
- Allocation of PO requisition to the team by running ME5A report
- Creating purchase order for Verizon telecom in vSAP tool
- Handling PME (Procurement match error) report
- Handling audit check for the Po’s created by team buyers
- Training new joiners regarding the process and as well as company polices
- Negotiating with the suppliers based on the Spend Analysis report
- Handling MRP changes and Purchase order changes
- Daily review of vendor reports to insure the accuracy of Product information
Junior Process Executive
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
07.2011 - 01.2013
- (Procurement-SAP Application)
- Creating Purchase Requisitions
- Project audit
- Creating purchase orders
- Sending open PO reports to the suppliers
- Amending PO- Price and promise dates
- PO line deletion and line addition
- Vendor to Vendor Report
- Updating Vendor ship to address
- Cancelling Purchase requisition in the PO
Education
MBA - Finance
Annamalai University
I06.2013
(B.com) Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Bangalore University, Cottons Women’s College
06.2011
Skills
- Sourcing and Procurement
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor management
- Supplier relationship management
- Market research and analysis
- Cost savings
- Documentation management
- Cross-functional team collaboration
Certification
- Procurement Management Job Training Course
- Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance
Timeline
Procurement Operation Analyst
Anheuser, Inbev Private Ltd
11.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Analyst
ACCENTURE SERVICE PRIVATE LTD
09.2015 - 03.2016
Subject matter expert
INFOSYS
08.2013 - 08.2015
Junior Process Executive
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
07.2011 - 01.2013
MBA - Finance
Annamalai University
(B.com) Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Bangalore University, Cottons Women’s College
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