Santosh Kls

Background

About Santosh Kls

19 years of core expertise in Strategic Souring for both Information Technology (IT) Non-IT categories handling the commercial solution designing, Transition & Transformation planning to business and commercial delivery operations. Have been leading the IT Asset Management (ITAM) for global customers including Life Cycle Management (LCM) including 3rd party Professional field services enablement globally. Leading at team of 25 associates across the globe having expertise in multiple IT sub-categories who are front-ending the techno-commercial negotiations for multiple stakeholders (Internal & External), having In-depth understanding of end-to-end procurement processes that includes vendor reviews related to Information Security, Corporate Security & Business Continuity Planning requirements to minimize procuring firm's risk quotient. Responsible and accountable for commercial deal ownership that includes but not limited to the understanding of business requirement with a consultative approach to firm a vendor ready requirement statement leading to RFX process, co-ordination with various reviewing teams for assessment sign-offs, engaging vendor parties with multi-round techno-commercial negotiations to contract finalization and finally end goal which is the business user' satisfaction. I build and lead the teams to success in achieving the personal and professional goals. Among my skills and qualifications that should meet your needs is to have worked as a lead person by independently handling Strategic Sourcing department involved into it and have been up skilled task of hiring people into the same department.