Senior Sourcing & Procurement Analyst

GAURAV AVHAD

Senior Sourcing Analyst

Mumbai, India • +91-937**-***** • ******.********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/avhadgaurav PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Sourcing & Procurement Analyst with 4+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement operations across capital construction, IT Software (SaaS), warehousing, transport categories. Skilled in end-to-end RFx management, supplier negotiations, e-auctions, and contract management with a proven ability to deliver significant cost savings and process efficiencies. Proficient in procurement platforms including SAP Ariba, Buying Hub, and GEP SMART, with strong stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Senior Sourcing Analyst GEP Solutions Mumbai, India 2022 – Present Strategic Sourcing & RFx Management

• Skilled in IT strategic sourcing with experience spanning Software Licensing and SaaS — combining data- driven market intelligence, structured RFP execution, and technology-enabled sourcing to optimize vendor selection and contract outcomes.

• Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing for warehousing and transport categories, including facility leasing, 3PL partnerships, and freight management. Engaging stakeholders across operations, finance, and logistics.

• Lead complex multi-party negotiations for warehousing contracts and transportation agreements, securing optimal pricing structures, SLA terms, and performance benchmarks in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Oversee full contract management lifecycle, From RFx design and supplier evaluation through contract execution and KPI monitoring

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop category strategy, market intelligence, and sourcing roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives.

Sourcing Analyst GEP Solutions

Strategic Sourcing & RFx Management

• Executed end-to-end sourcing for Information technology and capital construction and equipment categories with project spend up to $1M.

• Managing the full RFx lifecycle from market research and supplier shortlisting to award recommendations.

• Conducted competitive e-auctions with strategic supplier engagement and bidding optimization, consistently delivering measurable cost savings and avoidance.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and success metrics for sourcing engagements across multiple business units.

• Maintained 99% SLA compliance with zero escalations across 600+ procurement cases by proactively routing, monitoring, and resolving sourcing requests. Process Innovation & Reporting

• Built an AI-powered category classification system that improved case routing accuracy by 70%, earning the GEP Kudos Award (2025).

• Designed a real-time procurement reporting dashboard.

• Delivered weekly governance presentations on sourcing performance, pipeline status, and strategic recommendations to cross-functional leadership.

• Mentored junior analysts on RFx design, supplier evaluation techniques, negotiation tactics, and contract management best practices.

Territory Sales Representative Unilever Food Solutions Jan 2022 – Sep 2022

• Managed B2B sales relationships across 80+ hospitality clients, consistently exceeding sales targets by 25%.

• Earning the Top Salesperson Award (West Region).

• Leveraged Salesforce CRM to track pipeline, identify buying patterns, and optimize territory coverage strategy, contributing to sustained revenue growth. Digital Marketing Intern Kranti LED Lamps Mumbai, India 2021

• Executed targeted social media campaigns that increased engagement by 53% and contributed to 32% sales growth through improved brand visibility.

• Conducted consumer research and competitive analysis to support B2B e-commerce expansion strategy. EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management 2022 Chetana's Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai Bachelor of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering 2019 MIT College of Engineering, Aurangabad • Runner-Up, State-Level Project Competition (Robotic Cylindrical Arm Design)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 2015

MGM's Polytechnic, Aurangabad

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management • Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management

• RFx Execution (RFI / RFP / RFQ) • Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• E-Auction Strategy & Management • Spend Analysis & Market Intelligence

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • SLA Governance & Compliance Management

• Process Automation & Continuous Improvement • Procurement Platforms: GEP Smart, SAP Ariba TECHNICAL SKILLS

Procurement Platforms: GEP Smart (Advanced), SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management), Buying Hub

Data & Reporting: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI Dashboard Methodologies: Source-to-Contract (S2C), Source-to-Pay (S2P), Category Management, Supplier & Contract Lifecycle Management

Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Native), Marathi (Native) CERTIFICATIONS

• SAP Ariba Sourcing Fundamentals

• AI Essential Certification

• Advanced Excel for Procurement Analytics — LinkedIn Learning

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