ANU TANDON

Set up the centralized procurement function for Sunlife India and COE for other regions, leading transformation initiatives and managing a spend of approximately 160 million USD. Led a team of 30+ members and drove cost savings of about 1.2 million USD annually.

Managed end-to-end procurement processes, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and spend analysis. Led cost reduction initiatives and implemented strategic contracts in compliance.

Managed vendor management, liaison, and tendering through e-procurement, responsible for approximately 400 crore spend for IT. Developed sourcing strategies including competitive bidding, volume aggregation, and e-auctions.

Developed vendor base to support merchandise strategy and negotiated terms of sale, cost, and payment terms. Established and ensured attainment of financial goals for sales and inventory.

Handled sourcing, POSM, product forecasting, supply and demand planning. Collaborated on forecasts, requirement and order planning, and margin targets to optimize sales.

Handled sourcing and procurement of retail fixtures, equipment, RFID systems, and IT hardware. Developed supplier strategies, negotiated contracts, and ensured compliance with procurement policies.

Oversaw end-to-end procurement of store IT solutions, including POS systems, RFID technologies, and associated hardware. Drove strategic sourcing initiatives by identifying and onboarding vendors, leading negotiations, and managing contracts.

Managed procurement of store IT products, including POS systems, RFID solutions, and related hardware. Led vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract management to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Collaborated with business and IT teams to support store setup, upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives.

Grade: 81% (CGPA 3.23/4.0)

Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business and Plantation Management with 81% (CGPA 3.23 on a 4.0 scale).