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Rajib Bhattacharya

@rajibbhattacharya

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Seasoned procurement leader with expertise in strategic sourcing and analytics.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and allows for strategic impact in procurement.

I am a seasoned procurement leader with over 18 years of experience in the tech industry, specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and enhancing supply chain workflows. My career has been marked by a commitment to implementing innovative measures that not only reduce costs but also streamline processes while ensuring compliance in dynamic environments. I am driven by a passion for leveraging technology to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency, aiming to bring visionary leadership and analytical acumen to procurement and supply chain management roles.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed end-to-end processes from Source to Contract (S2C) to Purchase to Pay (P2P) at Software AG, where I developed a comprehensive process involving cross-functional teams. My efforts in spend management and vendor relationship optimization have led to significant cost savings and improved product delivery. I have also been recognized for my leadership in guiding shared service units and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, which has resulted in enhanced efficiency and streamlined processes across various organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Regional Head Technology Alliance

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Software AG

Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Led the end-to-end Source to Pay processes, enhancing compliance and vendor management. Developed strategic supplier relationships and optimized procurement analytics, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Compliance Management Spend Management Contract Negotiation Performance Management Process Improvement Team Leadership

Technical Sales Support Consultant

Unisys

Oct 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 10 months)

Managed the delivery of quotations and BOMs for multi-OEM hardware and software. Supervised the RFI and RFQ processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate pricing strategies.

Quotation Management Team Leadership Multi OEM Integration Sales Operations Cost Management Product Manual Accuracy

Deal Desk Analyst

VMware

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (11 months)

Focused on pricing and contract compliance for non-standard enterprise deals, supporting sales operations and structuring BOMs to meet client requirements.

Contract Management Sales Operations Deal Structuring Analytical Skills Process Improvement Team Collaboration Vendor Relations

Product Category Specialist

Unisys

Jun 2007 - Oct 2012 (5 years 4 months)

Enhanced IT hardware availability through improved supplier relations and strategic material planning, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency.

Vendor Management Strategic Planning Material Planning Preferred Vendor List warehouse optimization

Order Process Executive

Genpact

Jun 2006 - Jun 2007 (1 year)

Managed order processing for GE Energy, ensuring efficient execution and maintaining Lean-Six Sigma standards across multiple projects to achieve operational excellence.