Badrish Panikesari

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About Badrish Panikesari

I am a Sourcing & Procurement Leader with over 18 years of experience in transforming processes, engaging stakeholders, and delivering category strategies across multiple business units and regions. I hold the CPSCM and CSM credentials, and I have expertise in business ethics, strategic thinking, and analytical skills. At Intuit, a global leader in financial software solutions, I lead and influence the executive discussions for adoption of industry practices for best business delivery. I manage a $120+ million spend portfolio that supports the business and functional goals of various departments, such as WPS (Facilities), IT (Hardware and Software), Telecom, HR, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Consulting & Professional Services (IT & Non-IT), and R&D. I collaborate with global and regional business leaders to devise and implement category management plans, manage pipeline of spend, and manage strategic suppliers. I have achieved an average of 10% savings per annum, by leveraging my skills and certifications. My mission is to partner with business leaders to achieve organizational objectives and build an efficient process that delivers value creation and innovation.