Vidhi Doshi

Vidhi Doshi

$80/hr
Procurement, sourcing, negotiation
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Benguluru, Karanatka, India
Experience:
13 years
About

• Seasoned Procurement Expert with over 13 years of global experience in sourcing, contract management, and strategic procurement optimization. Driving cost efficiency and operational excellence. • Strong attention to detail in Sourcing products and services, ensuring accuracy and precision in procurement processes. • Effective communicator with a strong grasp of Technical, Business, and Financial concepts, adept at negotiating Contracts and fostering productive client and stakeholder relationships. • Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end procurement processes, from vendor selection, Supplier relationship and contract management to delivery and payment, ensuring timely and cost-effective project completion. • Technical Proficiency: SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Poseidon and MS Office.

GLOBAL EXPOSURE • Global exposure to Pilot Projects for Tesco for sourcing on a new platform Oracle Fusion. • Setting up Procurement Process in a Startup. • Managed the global first expansion of Target corporation that dealt with expansion to Canada. • Developed and implemented a streamlined procurement process for a startup. • Engaged with clients from UK, USA, Australia and Singapore.

Title: Procurement Manager Organization: Branch Metrics Inc. - Aug 2022 – Till date ✓ Establishing and optimizing a comprehensive procurement process, which streamlined supplier selection, contract management, and cost control, leading to a reduction in procurement costs and improved operational efficiency. ✓ Design and roll out a centralized procurement system to enhance and streamline purchasing activities. ✓ Develop and Document procurement workflows, including RFP processes, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders. ✓ Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Finance, and Product Development to align procurement strategies with business needs and provide tailored support. ✓ Establish processes for managing software contracts, ensuring proactive renewal management and timely execution. ✓ Provided guidance and training to business owners, overseeing procurement requests from initiation to approval, contracting, and purchase order issuance. ✓ Performed comprehensive spend analysis and cost tracking to drive budgeting accuracy and enhance overall procurement efficiency. ✓ Conduct audits and assessments to verify compliance and address any non-compliance issues. ✓ Led efforts in continuous improvement, regularly evaluating and refining procurement processes.

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