Sushant Jha

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About Sushant Jha

I am a retail commercial and procurement professional with 12.5 years of experience across large-format retail, specialising in VM, POS, store assets, and retail execution procurement.Currently working with Marks & Spencer Reliance India Pvt. Ltd, I manage end-to-end commercial and procurement activities for VM and store execution assets, including vendor sourcing, rate negotiations, contract finalisation, approvals, and budget governance. Isupport pan-India store rollouts, mall branding, and in-store marketing executions.My role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and on-ground execution. I work closely with design, marketing, finance, procurement, and store operations teams to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and brand consistency. I have led vendor consolidation initiatives, driven cost optimisation without compromising quality, and ensured strict adherence to internal processes and audit requirements.I also lead a central team and coordinate with regional execution teams across zones, enabling smooth execution across multiple cities and retail formats.Recognised with multiple internal awards at M&S, I bring strong ownership, commercial discipline, and execution reliability to fast-paced retail environments.Open to senior commercial / procurement leadership roles in retail, QSR, and consumer brands. Open to relocation across India.