Ankur Bhatnagar

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About Ankur Bhatnagar

Vendor Management & Risk Lifecycle | Cost Optimisation | Digital Transformation|Compliance "Success isn’t just about what you do; it’s about the partnerships you build along the way" For over 15 years, I’ve been at the forefront of vendor management, procurement strategy and risk management programs helping global organisations optimise vendor ecosystems, drive cost efficiencies, and mitigate risks. What I Do & How I Help In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the right vendor partnerships can make or break operational success. My contribution: I ensure robust vendor relationships that enhance efficiency and minimize risks. Negotiate and structure high-value contracts to secure the best outcomes. Leverage cutting-edge technology to drive down costs and improve performance. Implement rigorous performance scorecards and Third party governance Proven Impact At Goldman Sachs, Lead global vendor management for 100+ vendors across software hardware,and BPO services with $500 M annual spend. Developed and implemented vendor risk framework reducing High risk vendor exposure by 40% Built Goldman Sachs’ first BPO contact center, scaling it to employees while achieving 60% cost savings. Who I Work With & Tools I Use I collaborate with business leadership, procurement teams, and IT decision-makers to align vendor strategy with business growth and risk management My tech stack includes SAP Ariba, Tableau, Salesforce, S2P Analytics,Up guard,Archer and other industry-leading procurement tools. Let’s Connect! If your organization is looking to elevate vendor management, unlock cost savings, and mitigate risks, I’d love to connect! Reach me at or let’s chat here on LinkedIn.