Ankkit Naalavade

Background

About Ankkit Naalavade

I’m a passionate and performance-driven Procurement & Commercial Professional with 8+ years of experience across the Media, Hospitality, and Manufacturing sectors. From managing vendor contracts at Radio City (Jagran Initiative) to streamlining hotel procurement operations at The Pride Hotel, I’ve built my career around making processes leaner, smarter, and more cost-effective. What I Do Best Drive strategic sourcing and cost reduction (saved up to 60% on material costs) Design centralized procurement systems across Pan-India operations Negotiate contracts, manage tenders, and build long-term vendor partnerships Maintain audit-compliant records and lead MIS reporting for decision-making. Supplier Identification – Skilled in identifying potential suppliers aligned with organizational goals and quality standards. Vendor Assessment – Proficient in evaluating supplier capabilities, compliance, and performance metrics. 🤝 Strategic Negotiation – Experienced in contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and value-added services. Relationship Management – Builds and maintains long-term partnerships with reliable vendors to support business continuity.