Experienced Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and P2P professional seeking opportunities in Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, or Supply Chain leadership roles. Looking for organizations where I can drive cost optimization, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement transformation initiatives.
Open to opportunities
Abhijit Khot
@abhijitkhot
I lead global sourcing and procure-to-pay transformations that reduce costs and improve compliance.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Ensono, I lead procurement for IBM Z systems, servers, storage, network components, software renewals, and telecom circuits. I negotiate vendor terms, manage OEM renewals, and maintain compliant contracts across MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and work orders.
I've reduced procurement costs by 20%, digitized procurement processes to achieve a 100% efficiency increase, and managed contracts worth over $50 million with 100% policy compliance. My supplier relationship work has also achieved a 95% satisfaction rate in service delivery.
Previously at Faurecia, I managed sourcing strategies, RFQs, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and end-to-end procure-to-pay activities for stamping items, tubes, and hangers. At Aker Solutions, I managed global procurement from purchase requisitions through invoice processing and PO closeout, while mentoring buyers and supporting supply-chain performance.
I bring hands-on experience in sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, digital procurement transformation, SAP MM, Workday, ServiceNow, testing, and procurement workflow design.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Lead procurement for IBM Z systems, servers, and network components, negotiating terms and managing contracts. Oversee software renewals, hardware maintenance, and telecom procurement to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
Sr Procurement Analyst
Faurecia
Jan 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Managed supply chain for stamping items, tubes, and hangers, developing commodity strategies and executing RFQ processes. Oversaw end-to-end P2P, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to optimize TCO.
Senior Buyer
Aker Solutions
Sep 2012 - Jan 2018 (5 years 4 months)
Managed end-to-end procurement activities including PR, RFQ, PO, and invoice processing. Developed and audited suppliers, mentored team members, and oversaw global performance metrics for supply chain.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UP
University of Pune
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2008 - 2010
Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on business administration.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
70k+ USD
Social media
Skills
ProcurementStrategic SourcingProcure To PayContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiate With SuppliersCost ReductionDigital TransformationRFQRFIRFPSAP MM SupportSAPWorkdayServiceNowPurchase Order ManagementVendor ManagementSupply Chain ManagementTelecom ProcurementSoftware LicensingProject ManagementTestingTeam ManagementWorkshop FacilitationTrainingMatrix
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