Strategic Procurement Leader with Global Impact - digital tran- s2p
Resume:
MAHESH C. K
S u p p l y c h a i n M a n a g e m e n t D i v i s i o n - S t r a t e g i c S o u r c i n g A n d P r o c u r e m e n t, G l o b a l S o u r c i n g, C o n t r a c t M a n a g e m e n t, S e n i o r F u n c t i o n a l C o n s u l t a n t - S A P A r i b a - S o u r c e t o C o n t r a c t
CONTACTS
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Address:
Global and Quezon city,
Philippines / India 1603, Manila,
Philippines, 1634
ABOUT ME
With 17.5 years of global
expertise, I am a senior-level
leader specializing in supply
chain and procurement, adept at
driving strategic sourcing and
transformative procurement
solutions. My extensive
experience spans diverse
industries, including Healthcare,
Media, FMCG, Hospitality,
Telecom, and shared services,
where I've championed supply
chain digitization and cost
optimization. I excel in delivering
cost efficiencies, steering supplier
negotiations, and enhancing
process automation, all while
mitigating risks to ensure
operational excellence in
multinational organizations.
Skilled in leading cross-functional
teams.
SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Management Consulting Manager
Accenture Consulting / Supply chain & Operation /S2P / Nov 2025 – Present
• Led implementations and optimization of SAP Ariba (upstream & downstream), Ivalua, Oracle, and EMR-SAP integrations across multiple geographies. COUPA – Stand-alone project to create the valued-add optimization.
• Expertise in process mapping, configuration, UAT, change management, and training to ensure rapid adoption and operational efficiency.
• Conducted comparative evaluations of spend tools, assessing data quality, analytics maturity, and aligning best-fit platforms to organizational cost structures and future scalability.
• End-to-end S2P knowledge covering sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, contracting, PR-to-PO management, and supplier performance governance.
Global Procurement Manager
Omega Healthcare / Manila Philippines / Nov 2024 – Oct 2025
• Leading multi-country procurement operations, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Achieved 15% cost reduction across global supplier contracts.
• Led cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes for IT Category across region
• Implemented a global supplier evaluation system, enhancing quality.
• Developed procurement strategies, increasing efficiency by 8%.
• Drove innovation, reducing lead times by up to 10%.
• Orchestrated global sourcing initiatives, expanding market reach.
• Driving supplier negotiations, risk management, and e-procurement strategies to enhance operational excellence.
Procurement
AKG Group - Victoria Court motel/ Hotels / Manila Philippines / July 2023 - Aug 2024 Industry: Hospitality Managed 6 Hotels & Motels (Across NCR regions Philippines)
• Managed procurement for six geographically strategic hotels and motels, optimizing sourcing and contract management.
• Led supplier negotiations and cost control initiatives, reducing overall procurement expenses.
Strategic Sourcing
Logistics Management
Negotiating
E-procurement tool - SAP Ariba,
Coupa, Ivalua, and P4U
Contract Negotiations
Data Analysis
Cost Management
Freight forwarding
Change Management
Vendor Management
Demand forecasting
Cost Reduction
Warehouse Management
Procurement expertise
Department Manger - SCM, & Strategic Sourcing
St. Luke's Medical Center, Metro Manila, Philippines (Quezon & Global)
/ Quezon & Global City - Philippines / Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
• Oversee supply chain management and procurement for Quezon City and Global City branches.
• Drive cost-effective initiatives and manage capex budget, Demand Forecasting, and Sales and Operational Planning for tier one supplies in direct and indirect categories.
• Engage stakeholders in enhancing data-driven decision-making through comprehensive reporting, consolidation, and spend analysis, recommending cost-cutting initiatives and process improvements.
• Spearhead process improvements for increased accuracy in demand forecasting, reducing stock obsolescence risks.
• Analyze demand trends to forecast inventory needs accurately, minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Restructure approval processes and improve supply chain methodologies.
• Collaborate with IT to create an effective database for warehouse inventory management using EMR and SAP.
• Develop domestic and international sourcing strategies to monitor budgeting.
• Possess a track record in managing direct and indirect procurement categories with expertise in cost-effective supplier identification and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrate excellence in procurement contract development and negotiation, achieving favorable supplier agreements aligned with organizational goals.
• Supervise a team of 18, overseeing materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service.
Senior Consultant
Nityo Infotech, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines / Manila Philippines / Jun 2016 - Jun 2021
• Client - St Luke's Medical Center - Quezon city and Global City.
• Specializing in digital transformation in SAP Ariba, focusing on upstream and downstream processes.
• Implementing SAP Ariba solutions, integration, configuration, customization, testing, support, training, and continuous improvement.
• Provided expert guidance on change management initiatives, leading to successful organizational transformations.
• Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
• Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.
• Conducted thorough market analyses, identifying growth opportunities and informing strategic decision-making for clients.
• Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs. Consultant
Consus Consulting Group, India And Philippines / Globally - India, Malaysia, Philippines
/ Jan 2014 - Apr 2016
• Client - UB Groups / Splash / St Lukes Medical Center.
• Specializing in digital supply chain transformation.
• Developing and implementing digital transformation strategies, introducing clients to digital tools like SAP Ariba, conducting product demos, providing training, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
• Established trusted partnerships with key industry influencers, expanding the company's network of resources and contacts.
• Facilitated workshops with stakeholder groups to gain consensus on priorities and approaches for tackling identified issues or opportunities.
• Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms that contributed to their overall success.
• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Provided ongoing support to clients post-implementation, ensuring long-term success of implemented solutions.
• Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
Senior Sourcing Analyst
Global E-Procure Pvt Ltd, Mumbai India / Mumbai - India / Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
• Client - Bayer Crop Science - EMEA Region.
• Strategic sourcing and procurement for Bayer Crop Science.
• Managing MRO categories, market intelligence reports, RFX process development, spend management, stakeholder collaboration, supplier relationship management, contract management, compliance, and regulations.
• Facilitated clear communication between stakeholders, fostering collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
• Evaluated supplier proposals against defined criteria, selecting the best-fit options for organizational needs.
• Managed multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to identify new sourcing opportunities and emerging trends.
Subject Matter Expert
Infosys BPO Ltd, India Bangalore / Bangalore - India / Jun 2008 - Dec 2012
• Client Arrow Electronics - US, EMEA regions.
• Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
• Oversaw the end-to-end logistics process, including order processing, inventory management, and shipment tracking, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to customers.
• Worked on the backlog reports weekly and update to the stakeholders and provide the status on the report such as how many orders have been closed and number pending backlog status.
• Expediting the orders to improve the better delivery timeline to the customers.
• Worked on oracle 11i application for the reconciliation of the orders and reconcile the orders via push and pull
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
Bangalore India & KLE College - Bangalore
2007
Bcom - Statistics
Higher National Diploma
Bangalore & Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan - Bangalore
2008
• Dipolma in Internation Trade - Import and
Export business in India and Globally.
Higher National Certificate
Virtual - Philippines & European Open
University
2023
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings
• Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans, achieving $10 million in annual cost savings across $150 million in procurement spend.
• Reduced PR to PO approval times from 10-15 days to just 5 days, improving procurement cycle efficiency.
Contracts & Supplier Management
• Increased contract coverage by 49%, expanding contracts from 115 to 225 in 2022.
• Established standardized contract templates, improving supplier agreement structures for long-term partnerships.
Process Automation & Efficiency Gains
• Implemented SAP Ariba digital procurement workflows, leading to enhanced transparency, automation, and supplier collaboration.
• Spearheaded demand forecasting and data analytics initiatives, reducing stock obsolescence and supply chain disruptions.
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