Pushkar Kumar

Background

About Pushkar Kumar

A Seasoned Procurement Manager with more than 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Seeking to leverage proven skills in optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs to contribute effectively in commercial process and cost optimization of the organization. A global procurement manager having experience in Supply Chain Management of CAPEX & OPEX items, Spares Planning & Procurement of spares. Skilled in SAP - MM, SAP - PM module, SRM, Ariba & SAP S/4 Hana. Highly experienced in Procurement Sourcing, Project Procurement with expertise in Spares procurement and complex negotiations in global complex environment. CORE COMPETENCIES Vendor Management Supplier Performance Management Supplier Relationship and Risk Management Supplier Negotiation and Spend Management. Category Management. Project and Team Management. Procurement Life-cycle Management Process Optimization Indirect Sourcing & MRO Spares Sourcing Cost Control Governance & Audits Supplier Base Development Operational Excellence • Automation Procurement Process • Compliance Supplier Rationalization Sourcing life-cycle Management Stakeholder and Client relationships. Vendor Rationalization. Spend and Saving Strategist. Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Cost Reduction Initiatives Supplier Relationship Management Procurement Policy Development Cross-functional Collaboration Risk Management ERP Systems (e.g, SAP, Ariba, SRM, Wrench) Strong Analytical Skills