Isha Adhikary

Background

About Isha Adhikary

With over 9 years of experience across global organizations like Cargill, Akamai, KPMG, and Vedanta, I’ve built a track record of driving cost savings, vendor performance, and procurement transformation across IT, SaaS, Infrastructure, Consulting, Food Industry and Oil & Gas categories.I specialize in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier consolidation, and cost optimization—with impact stories ranging from 58% Y-o-Y cost savings to 30% efficiency gains in procurement operations. Whether it’s managing tech procurement across global teams or leading automation of multi-level workflows, I bring a solution-oriented mindset and stakeholder-first approach. Core Areas of Strength:Global Tech & IT Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | Contract Management | Supply Chain ManagementVendor Relationship Management | Stakeholder Alignment | RFx & QBRsSpend Analytics | Price Benchmarking | Budget OptimizationDigital Procurement Tools: SAP Ariba, Oracle, Scout RFP, SAP S/4HANALean Process Improvement | P2P Process Design | Project ManagementCurrently, I’m expanding my expertise into AI in Procurement, Sustainable Sourcing, and Power BI-based analytics to future-proof my procurement strategies and drive digital transformation in sourcing.Beyond work, I’m a recreational public speaker, writer, trained classical dancer, and passionate community volunteer, bringing both empathy and energy into every team I collaborate with. Let’s connect if you’re exploring ideas around procurement innovation, supplier strategy, or building a culture of operational excellence. I’m open to consulting, mentoring, and high-impact leadership opportunities.