IT Supply Chain & Sourcing Leader
Resume:
NIKESH SHARMA
Enterprising leader with an unmatched track
record of nearly 22 years. 11 Years in
effectively spearheading all aspects of IT
Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing
& Procurement, Vendor Evaluation,
Negotiation, Inventory Management.
Location Preference: Mumbai
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Business Planning
Supply Chain Management
Sourcing & Procurement
Contract Management
Supplier Assessment & Selection
Team Building & Leadership
Budgeting/ Forecasting & Cost Control
Techno-commercial Operations
SAP – Business One 10.0
Oracle Fusion
ODDO
TRACX
PROFILE SUMMARY
Proven expertise in driving projects related to material/supply planning, supply- demand matching and inventory management; excels in developing and executing demand plan and inventory plans that enables to meet delivery
Notable success in identifying & developing potential vendors & suppliers for procurement of required material and achieving cost effectiveness by executing cost negotiation on the basis of Quantity, Future Expansions and by VA/VE Ideas; successfully on boarded the new vendor for approvals as per Aviation standard and RRC - battery manufacturers for our IFE server
Formulating strategies for ensuring smooth functioning of Cost Optimization, developed Cost efficient supply chain through innovation, Localization, Standardization, Consolidation & Operational excellence activities like Kaizen’s, Brainstorming, Benchmarking & Value Additions activities
Leveraged skills balancing supply with demand, considering lead time, shipping time and demand variability; achieved cost reduction across supply chain by consistent focus on cost management
EDUCATION
SOFT SKILLS
CAREER TIMELINE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Feb’24 Kare Enterprise Private Limited (Ampersand - Vibgyor), Mumbai as Supply Chain Manager
Spearheading end-to-end
sourcing and
procurement activities;
managing procurement
of Laptops, Mobiles,
Servers, Storages,
Switches, IOT Devices,
IFP Panels, CCTV,
Outdoor Led’s, All types
of Furniture, Sports
Equipment’s, Music Class
rooms for schools, etc.
Ensuring availability and
delivery of right quality materials at the right time, price and terms; devising efficient logistics management system to ensure delivery of the goods / shipments as per committed timelines and cost.
Executing structured process for negotiation and contract management to ensure a strong local supply base
Initiated and finalized rate cards, agreements for often required subscriptions, services, equipment.
Evaluating, controlling & managing vendor performance and reporting on same Diploma in Computer
Engineering from MSBTE
in 2003
Change Agent
Collaborator
Communicator
Innovator
Planner
Data Byte
System &
Services
Tri Max Pvt.
Ltd
Oct’03-Oct’05
Jan’11-Jan’18
Since Feb’24
Attended negotiation course
from SP Jain School of Global
Management
Dec’05-Aug’07 Oct’07-Jan’11
ISoft
Corporation
Rediff.com
(Team
Lease)
Margo
Networks
Pvt Ltd
Key Projects
Established AES (Apple Enable School) with Apple
Authorized Partner.
Setting up AI Infra Classrooms (Furniture, Robotics Equipment’s, Lecture Plans etc.
Setting up Agreements with all “A” listed vendors for better output and minimal PR to PO time
Installation of CCTV setup in 623 school buses across PAN India of Vibgyor.
KARE Enterprise
Pvt Ltd –
Ampersand
Group (Vibgyor
School)
Jan’18-Feb’24
SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS
Delivered 5% savings ( 55L) on
11Cr IFP panel procurement through
strategic sourcing and vendor
engagement, while upgrading to latest
technical specifications in comparison
to last year.
Achieved 8.5% cost savings ( 17
lakh) on 2 crore procurement by
driving strategic vendor negotiations
and improving sourcing efficiency while
setting up AES (Apple Enabled Schools)
Managerial level Procurement
experience in designing strategic
supply chain programs including
procurement and logistics to leverage
PAN India volume in over 40 CR.
(number) in 1 year plan
Executed in-depth functional
validation of Oracle Fusion,
simulating daily business operations,
ensuring alignment with process
requirements, and working closely with
support teams to track issues through
to closure
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist: Windows Server 2008
Application Platform -Year 2009
Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active
Directory -Year 2009
Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist: Windows Server 2008
Network Infrastructure-Year 2009
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth:
11th December 1982
Languages Known:
English, Hindi, Marathi, Phadi and
Punjabi
Permanent Address:
84/22 Himalaya House, Pestom Sagar,
Road No1, Chembur, Mumbai-400089
Jan’18-Feb’24 Margo Networks Private Limited, Mumbai as Procurement Specialist
Key Result Areas:
Spearheading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities; managing procurement of Laptops, Mobiles, Servers, Consumables, Storages, Switches, IOT Devices, AP's, and Enclosures
Ensuring availability and delivery of right quality materials at the right time, price and terms; devising efficient logistics management system to ensure delivery of the goods / shipments as per committed timelines and cost
Managing overall Opex services including Internet connectivity, DC Infra Expansion, Installation Vendors, Sim Data and Operation
Maintaining Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Process by managing and directing supply chain scorecard for the region; monitoring performance by highlighting progress and areas to improve
Identifying procurement needs and establishing best-in-class global sourcing strategies at the lowest total cost of ownership; developing vendors for better price, quality, delivery
& increased volumes
Facilitating in-depth analysis, spend analysis, supplier assessments, financial perspective and market analysis to be used to improve the supply chain and help leverage the supplier base & reduce costs
Promoting cost reduction through negotiations, localization, inventory optimization, vendor base consolidation, second source development, and value engineering & value analysis activities
Conferred with various rewards & recognition including:
Ace of Spade 3rd September 2021
Squad Goals 16th June 2022
Jan’11-Jan’18 Rediff.com (Team Lease)
Growth Path:
Jan’11-Oct’13 Technical Support Executive
Oct’13-Jan’16 Billing Assistant
Mar’16-Jan’18 Procurement and Inventory Assistant Key Result Areas:
Collected the required data and research of the material to be procured and submitted the same
Followed up on Approval of ordering necessary devices and services; coordinated with vendors on the delivery of product, packing material, reachability at required place
Maintained proper record of required documentation for the product received
Kept accurate records of inventory levels and location for easy retrieval; maintained inventory tracking system to streamline our business operations
Conducted weekly cycle counts of inventory materials based upon computer-monitored suggested re-order listing; assisted in conducting complete physical inventory count annually; performed related duties as required
Oct’07-Jan’11 ISoft Corporation, Navi Mumbai
as Senior Engg.
Client Site: Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co. Dec’05-Aug’07 Max Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
as Resident Engineer
Client Site: MTNL Fountain Telecom Building, Reporting to IT Manager Oct’03-Oct’05 Data Byte System and Services, Mumbai As Technical Support Executive
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