Harshali Surana
@harshalisurana
Procurement specialist with expertise in strategic sourcing and SAP-enabled processes.
What I'm looking for
I am a procurement and purchasing specialist with over two years of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, supplier performance optimization, and end-to-end procure-to-pay processes. I work effectively across functions to deliver process improvements and cost-conscious sourcing.
At Amer Sports Europe GmbH I independently developed sourcing strategies for multiple projects, managed contract closures with legal, and owned commodities from purchase order through vendor payment. I collaborate closely with sales, project managers, and controlling to keep projects on schedule.
In prior roles as a working student in procurement and supplier quality I handled RFIs/RFQs, supplier benchmarking, invoice clearance, KPI monitoring for 30 suppliers, and master data management in ERP systems. I contributed to process optimization initiatives and supported supplier audits and TCO/cost calculations.
I am proficient with SAP MM, Ariba, and multiple procurement tools, fluent in English, learning German (B1), and seeking opportunities where I can apply strategic sourcing skills, improve supplier performance, and support measurable cost savings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Buyer (Indirect Materials)
Amer Sports Europe GmbH
Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year)
Developed sourcing strategies for four projects, closed supplier contracts with legal, and managed the procure-to-pay cycle to ensure timely vendor payments and project delivery.
Working Student – Procurement & Supplier Quality
Munich Electrification GmbH
Apr 2022 - Mar 2023 (11 months)
Managed RFIs/RFQs and supplier benchmarking, maintained supplier master data in ERP, monitored 30 supplier KPIs and cleared invoices to support on-time supplier payments and cost-reduction targets.
Working Student – Procurement
Veridos GmbH
Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Supported logistics planning and cost/TCO calculations, conducted RFQs and supplier audits, and gained hands-on experience with e-procurement tools to support sourcing decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical University of Munich
Master of Science, Management
2019 - 2024
Grade: 2.2
Master of Science in Management with coursework in Strategic Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Production Management; degree completed in March 2024.
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2014 - 2018
Grade: 2.2
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with studies in Operations Management and Operations Research; degree completed in July 2018.
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