Open To Work
Kavya Harish
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Procurement professional with proven track record of streamlining purchasing processes, enhancing supplier relations, and reducing costs. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments. Known for excellent negotiation skills and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager – IT and Projects
Swinburne University of Technology
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed end-to-end sourcing processes (RFPs, tenders, negotiations) ensuring value-for-money and risk mitigation.
- Negotiated commercial terms for IT contracts including SaaS, licensing, managed services, and integration projects.
- Partnered with IT, PMO, Legal, and Finance teams on major digital transformation programs.
- Conducted TCO analysis and benchmarking to identify savings and optimise procurement outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with governance frameworks, sustainability, and ISO 20400 standards.
Procurement Practice Specialist
Accenture
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Led strategic sourcing across education, financial services, care, and beverage retail sectors.
- Delivered cost optimisation through market benchmarking, vendor rationalisation, and performance management.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders including Procurement Heads and IT Category Managers.
- Strengthened supplier accountability via KPI- and SLA-driven frameworks.
- Supported procurement transformation initiatives for large clients.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for enhancing client engagement strategies.
Sr. Engineering Support Specialist
Honeywell
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated engineering support activities to enhance project execution and operational efficiency.
- Developed process improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased productivity.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
- Analyzed technical documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Procurement Agent 2
Boeing Research & Technology
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw sourcing and contracting up to USD 250K for R&D and engineering needs.
- Ensured compliance with Boeing procurement policies and research-grade quality standards.
Process Specialist (IT Procurement)
Infosys BPM
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Analyzed process workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for enhanced operational consistency.
- Utilized data analytics tools to monitor performance metrics and support decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives, ensuring strategic focus.
- Served as a subject matter expert for process-related inquiries, providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
- Conducted regular audits of processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
IT Purchasing Assistant
Volvo Group
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and enhance supplier relationships.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to align purchasing strategies with production needs.
- Developed and maintained purchasing documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
- Implemented vendor evaluation processes to improve quality standards and service delivery.
Procurement Professional
IBM
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Led procurement strategy development to optimize supplier relationships and reduce costs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and standards.
- Implemented supplier performance evaluation processes to enhance service delivery and quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Reduced procurement cycle time by automating manual tasks and optimizing workflows.
- Implemented vendor management programs to monitor compliance with contractual terms, performance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics
Mount Carmel College
Bengaluru10.2010
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation
- IT & Technology Procurement (SaaS, Infrastructure, Services)
- Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
- Spend Analysis & Cost Optimisation
- Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Procurement Automation & AI Adoption
- Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Spend analysis
- Market analysis
- Performance improvement
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2FTE by introducing Gatekeeper unified platform for Contract Management tasks.
- Achieved 8%-15% spend reduction through effectively helping with Software Spend Optimisation methodology.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- Wiser | Thriving Mind | Thriving Together
LANGUAGES
English (Professional Working)
Kannada (Native)
Tamil (Native)
Japanese (Elementary)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridTimeline
Procurement Manager – IT and Projects
Swinburne University of Technology
07.2025 - 11.2025
Procurement Practice Specialist
Accenture
08.2022 - 04.2025
Sr. Engineering Support Specialist
Honeywell
04.2021 - 04.2022
Procurement Agent 2
Boeing Research & Technology
05.2019 - 12.2019
Process Specialist (IT Procurement)
Infosys BPM
05.2017 - 05.2019
IT Purchasing Assistant
Volvo Group
11.2015 - 06.2016
Procurement Professional
IBM
01.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics
Mount Carmel College