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Parikshit Ta

@parikshitta

Senior Sourcing Specialist at Saudi Industrial Export Company, implementing SAP Ariba and managing sourcing for raw materials.

Saudi Arabia

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At Saudi Industrial Export Company, I manage category management and Source-to-Pay processes, including sourcing, contracting, procurement, and payment. I contributed to the implementation of SAP Ariba and manage the E-Trade platform.

I source raw materials including agricultural commodities, polymers, steel, metals and minerals, and fertilizers. My work also includes supplier and buyer due diligence, contract negotiation, and market research.

Earlier, I worked in procurement and sourcing across oil and gas, EPC, manufacturing, construction, and water projects. At PowerPlus Cable LLC, I extended supplier payment terms by an average of 90 days and helped reduce freight costs by 10%; I also hold SAP MM and American Purchasing Society certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Current

Saudi Industrial Export Company

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Orchestrated end-to-end category management and source-to-pay processes, including sourcing, contracting, and procurement. Spearheaded digital transformation through SAP Ariba and managed the E-Trade platform.

SAP Ariba Category Management Sourcing Contracting Procurement Supplier Management Market Research E*TRADE

Associate Consultant

Threeh Systems Private Limited

Aug 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Managed and optimized multiple categories through strategic supplier outreach and engagement, facilitating RFI and RFP processes. Provided training to suppliers for RFx events and ensured Ariba contract attributes were updated.

SAP Ariba E Sourcing Tools RFI RFP Supplier Relationship Management Contract Management Training

External Consultant for Procurement & Supply Chain

McKinsey & Company

May 2021 - Jul 2021 (2 months)

Strategically identified key categories for potential sourcing opportunities, aligning with the role of a category manager. Collected data from various divisions and coordinated with internal stakeholders and project buyers.

Category Management Sourcing Data Analysis Stakeholder Management Negotiation RFQ

Procurement Officer

British Oil & Gas

Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 (11 months)

Procured CAPEX and OPEX items for rig operations, including drill pipes, compressors, and mud pump spares. Prepared tender documents and contracts for new VFD rigs and negotiated with local and import suppliers.

Procurement Negotiation Contract Management Supplier Management CAPEX OPEX Rig Operations

Sr. Procurement Engineer

PowerPlus Cable LLC

Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Prepared standard operating procedures and ISO documents for the supply chain department. Procured raw materials, capital items, and machinery spares for LV and MV cable manufacturing, and negotiated for direct and indirect materials.

Procurement Negotiation Vendor Development Inventory Management ISO SAP LME Import Buying

Procurement Officer

ETA Engineering & Construction

Mar 2015 - Oct 2015 (7 months)

Procured capital items, raw materials, and indirect items for utility projects. Managed HVAC, electrical, and MEP procurement for construction projects and developed RFQ packages.

Procurement RFQ HVAC MEPs Construction SAP Ariba Import

Sr. Procurement Officer

Orange City Water Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Procured capital items, raw materials, and instrumentation for utility projects. Monitored contractor performance for water pipeline rehabilitation and acted as a team member for SAP implementation.

Procurement Vendor Development SAP Contract Management Water Projects

Sr. Executive - Materials

Thermax Ltd.

Feb 2006 - Nov 2011 (5 years 9 months)

Supervised costing and procurement of heavy fabrication items and raw materials, including alloy steel plates and fittings. Coordinated with inspection agencies and developed monthly rate contracts for structural items.