Akansha Dubey
Sydney,Australia
Summary
- Completed my bachelors in Computer Science I am confident and detail - oriented procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. With more than 4+ years of experience in managing complete Procure-to-Pay processes and vendor management I am an analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. I am cheerful, optimistic, and gregarious by nature and hold a strong belief in the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen - "Continuous Improvement" also considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills. Just finished my fixed term contract with REST and is immediately available to join your esteemed organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
REST, Retail Employees Superannuation
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for signing and negotiation with clients and vendors on NDA/MSA and the SLA terms.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
- Risk Management, Vendor Onboarding, Contract Management.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Oversaw setup process for new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.
Assistant Category Manager
IPC Asia Pacific
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Procurement for Subway.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Taking care of end to end placement of orders to Vendor and meeting delivery SLA as per the end client's request
- Analyzing the data on ServiceNow and Power BI and presenting it to the stakeholders.
- Fostered positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers.
Procurement Specialist
HCL Technologies Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked on Ariba Procure to Pay.
- Negotiated with vendors on freight costs.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Ariba Invoice Management and Payment Management
- Raising Purchase request in different SCM tools (Ariba, CEP)
- Prioritized important customers by reviewing logistics and handling shortages, delivery schedules and office functions.
IT Procurement Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported and managed various Presales lifecycle activities such as lead generation, proactive sales pitches, RFX support for different geographies/industry segments and ensured flawless and smooth operation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
Bachelors in Information Technology - I.T
AIMT
05.2016
Skills
- Persuasion Skills
- Product Tracking
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Corrective Actions
- Contract Tracking
- Renewals Management
Additional Information
- Awarded Shining Star for quality deliverables, meticulous work, great accountability & excellent support.
- Received Spotlight Award twice for high-quality deliverables, consistent performance and willingness to go an extra mile.
- Triumph Award for outstanding support and successful negotiation which helped building a winning proposition and thus winning Best Deal of the Quarter.
- Received Appreciation from VP level BU Head for conceptualizing and help creating a reporting tool covering spend, budget and savings.
- Received award from Becton Dickinson (client) for onboarding and negotiating with new vendors. Achievements/Tasks Achievements/Tasks Responsibilities and Area of work Responsibilities and Area of Work
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
REST, Retail Employees Superannuation
07.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Category Manager
IPC Asia Pacific
02.2022 - 07.2022
Procurement Specialist
HCL Technologies Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2021
IT Procurement Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelors in Information Technology - I.T
AIMT
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