RAJIB SAHA (PMP)

GLOBAL SOURCING & PROCUREMENT PROJECT MANAGER MILPITAS, 95035, UNITED STATES 323-***-**** DETAILS

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Milpitas, 95035

United States

323-***-****

ad4boi@r.postjobfree.com

LINKS

Linkedin

SKILLS

Project Management

Data Center Procurement

Global Procurement Operations

Inventory Management

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Forecasting & Planning

P2P Process Re-Engineering

Bid Management

Contract Negotiation

Government Procurement

Project Funding Management

Leadership

Customer Service

LANGUAGES

English

Hindi

Bengali

HOBBIES

Driving, Cooking & Shooting.

PROFILE

Innovative and resourceful Project Management Professional (PMP) certified Sourcing & Procurement Expert with a track record of delivering superior results by Implementing Strategic Sourcing,

20+ years of extensive experience in handling Global Sourcing & Procurement, Global Project Management, Data Center Equipment Procurement, RFP's, Bid Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Development, Category Management, Contract Management, P2P Process Optimization, Construction Sourcing & Procurement, Project Funding Management, Team Management with Excellent history of Sales & Marketing, and Customer Relationship Management.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Global Procurement Manager at Google / Accenture Flex, Mountain View, CA November 2020 — November 2023

Project I

Managing the Data Center Equipment Spend Approval and the Project Funding Request Process across Global sites for upcoming Google data center's.

• Preparing ESA Ask and budgets for Physical Equipment, Materials, Transportation, Certification/Testing and Installation service provided by the equipment supplier.

• Processing the Project Funding Request for all Global sites with co-ordination and validating the same with all Global Commodity Managers.

• Forecast, Plan and Prepare the summary Funding Plan from Equipment Supply Plan and O9, MRP and incorporate construction firm demand of all FR Approved projects.

• Prepare a high level four quarter forecasted spend view.

• Actively participated in Supply Chain Planning along with the development and implementation of the O9 tool.

• The O9 tool Implementation helped the planners to analyze the sales pipeline at the part number level and manage the supply chain risks of large deals at the component level.

• Responsible for the testing and the implementation of the new O9 tool with the supply chain planning team.

• Add Additional inventory and demand overrides as required. Check buffer materials used to shorten lead times, accounting for unplanned or upside demands.

• Review and Prepare Rollover funds, Out of Cycle, Non Standard Ask and Open PO Report in-coordination with Finance team.

• Revise and validate Product Pricing and Lead Times with all GCM's across all Global sites.

• Conduct Review meetings with all 5 Region's: North America East + LATAM, North America Central, North America West, EMEA and APAC.

• Review meetings with GDC Leadership and Engineering team to discuss Risk, Out of standard lead time purchases, inventory buy and site specific design FOAK issues.

• Review and Process the Project Funding Request's and ensure it is tracked and disbursed in a timely manner.

Project II

Managing the Google TV -Technical team for North America and APAC. With 50+ team members across the globe.

• Managing the optimization of various processes and workflows for Technical, Encoding and User Acceptance Tester Teams.

• Accountable for ensuring all deliverables along with SLAs / KPIs are meet consistently.

• Stakeholders Management with all deliveries being meet on a weekly basis.

• Handle Client / Customers Escalations on high priority and ensure timely followed up and update being provided until issue is resolved.

• Act as a liaison between various Engineering and testing teams to ensure all technical glitch are resolved seamlessly within the specified time period.

• Scope and Risk Management being a part of the Business all time.

• Spearheaded the Operations & Financial Management of the over all Google TV project.

• Successfully managed and handled new location Lab set up across the globe.

• Actively handled Procurement of all required devices and necessary equipment's.

• Maintained low impact with minimal billing loss, despite of unexpected circumstances due to pandemic, RTO & market inflation.

• Responsible for Technology Business Review : Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly / Annually.

• Coordinate 24/7 seamless operations of various workflows across the globe . Purchasing Agent - Heading the Purchasing Department ( at Sacramento Job Corps ( Under Dept Of Labor), Sacramento

September 2019 — September 2020

Responsible for the over all Center Sourcing, Procurement & Sub-Contract Management.

• Spearheading Center's all goods and service contract management as per the New Fixed Pricing Contract requirements from Department Of Labor.

• Execution of RFP's and RFQ's for all categories and ensuring proper Bidding Process is followed as per the Federal requirements.

• Prepares specifications/ bid forms, solicits bids and quotations, screens offers, and awards purchase orders or subcontracts.

• Ensures proper forecasting is done on regular supplies and adequate inventory is maintained to back up any shortfall / crisis.

• Monitoring of smooth transition of order to deliveries.

• Re-engineered the Procurement process with some excellent tracking mechanics.

• Responsible for Procure to Pay process, along with Approving all Purchase Orders.

• Prepares documentation for Submission to the Contracting officer of DOL for proposals, leases that require Contracting Officer’s approval.

• Ensuring all documentations are prepared and ready for Department of Labor audit and compliance.

Manager - Sourcing & Procurement at JRD Food Services Inc., Woodland, Las Vegas, Lompoc, San Bernardino

December 2015 — August 2019

• Responsibilities included Forecasting, Sourcing of goods and services, Execution of P2P Process, Finance and Operations.

• Managing multiple units of gas station operations along with profitable store management at multiple state environment.

Responsibilities of Store Manager

• Develop business strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability

• Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff.

• Ensure efficient ordering is done in order to minimize write off's .

• Periodical cycle count to ensure no inventory loss.

• Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service

• Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

• Report on buying trends, customer needs, profits etc

• Conduct performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths

• Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances etc)

• Managing multiple units of liquor business at various locations in a multiple state environment.

• Successfully Launched Papa Murphy's Franchisee operation in Multiple location module.

• Solely responsible for Sourcing, Procuring, Vendor management, Order management, Accounts Payable and Receivable team, ensuring seamless execution of Business.

• Successfully introduced Papa Murphy's school lunch program to various school's across multiple locations leading to expansion of business. Sr. Consultant - Global Sourcing and Procurement at Capgemini India, Kolkata, India September 2012 — October 2015

Global Lead Buyer for Capgemini North America, Non IT Categories.

• Managing gamut of tasks for Global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations.

• People Management Role: Handled a team strength of 16 team members and played a key role in mentoring and monitoring the performances of the team.

• Acting interface in allocating volume, validating & approving Non-IT procurement materials for USA, Canada, Argentina,Guatemala, Mexico, Chile, Brazil & Poland.

• Holds the distinction of re-engineering & executing the implementation of the new P2P process model in 2013

• Leveraged skills and abilities in Streamlining the North America Process

• Testing & implementing a sourcing cum reporting portal; Manage Engine (from Zoho Corp) for tracking all procurement related requests & SLAs.

• Controlling and approving the purchase and supply of all procured goods & services.

• Managing All RFx Event Management for various goods and services.

• Identifying and developing potential vendors and assessing the performance of the suppliers based on various criterion's such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement rate, timely delivery,credit terms etc.

• Scrutinizing and analyzing all contracts/agreements and coordinating with legal team for flawless execution of the process and performing RFX through various tools and e-sourcing.

• Took structured and meticulous approach in revising, renewing and re-negotiating on existing contract with major vendors/suppliers, leading to huge cost reduction.

• Exhibited leadership skills in introducing Catalog for office supplies and stationery, capgemini branding. Authored and re-designed capgemini employees online store. Global Process Lead - Procurement at Infosys, Bangalore, India January 2010 — August 2012

• Handled and Lead the end to end Procurement process and devised strategies to ensure optimization of inventory levels for all materials and parts required.

• Leveraged skills and abilities in transition the Verizon Wireless Business & Fleet from Texas, (USA) for Infosys.

• Played a key role in handling the entire transition and implementation of Verizon Business – Fleet (SAP - MM).

• Displayed leadership skills in leading a team of 14 Buyers for Verizon– Fleet Business independently.

• Instrumental in developing a multi-vendor model for each product to reduce the risk of supply chain disruption, and en-sure timely delivery.

• Took meticulous effort in negotiating with the vendors on best available prices from market & develop alternate suppliers to maintain competitiveness strategically and ensuring use of effective purchasing tools viz. RFQ’s & RFP’s, E-procurement's, reverse auction

• Conducted research on pricing trends and ensured purchases are triggered at right time.

• Accountable for maintaining fine balance between on time deliveries and cost with a clear focus on savings.

• Conceptualized strategies for running the procurement operations seamlessly with zero shortages and maximizing capacity utilization at the same time contribution to bottom line through better than market prices/savings. EDUCATION

Master Of Business Administration, National Institute of Business Management, Chennai, India

February 2011 — March 2013

Master of Business Administration -

Purchasing & Materials Management, E-commerce

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, Milpitas February 2024

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Diploma in Business Administration, National Institute of Business Management, Chennai, India

February 2010 — March 2011

Diploma in Business Administration -

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

High School, Hindi Higher Secondary School, Tripura, India March 1995 — March 1997

High School

Schooling, Holy Cross & Thriveni Academy, Chennai, India February 1980 — March 1995

Schooling

COURSES

Pursuing CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), Institute of Supply Management

May 2023 — Present

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