Akash Kumar
Assistant Procurement Manager @Blackberrys Menswear
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Procurement Manager @Blackberrys Menswear
Gurugram, IN
Spearheading procurement for indirect materials, Projects purchase, and marketing campaigns across 1200 stores, E bid, VM purchase etc.Negotiating contracts/ Agreements and fostering vendor relationships to drive cost-effective solutions.
EDUCATION
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance
GLA University
MBA, Finance and Marketing
ABOUT AKASH KUMAR
I am a Commercial Procurement and Strategic Sourcing professional with cross-industry experience spanning Chemical, FMCG, Retail and Paper sectors. Over the years, I have led end-to-end procurement, commercial negotiations and vendor strategy across diverse and complex business environments.My experience covers Marketing & Media procurement, Technology & SaaS platforms, Influencer & Digital partnerships, CAPEX sourcing, Retail operations support, Logistics and Infrastructure categories. I have managed high-value negotiations, structured RFQs/RFPs, finalized contracts and addendums, and driven cost optimization initiatives while ensuring commercial governance and risk control.Currently, I support large-scale retail operations with a multi-location footprint, where commercial discipline, speed of execution and vendor accountability are critical. I work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Operations and Leadership to align procurement strategy with business growth objectives.What I bring to the table:• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability• Structured sourcing and vendor evaluation approach• Experience handling multi-crore marketing and non-trade spends• Contract drafting, commercial risk assessment and compliance focus• Ability to balance cost optimization with long-term vendor partnershipsI am particularly interested in roles that allow me to drive procurement transformation, strengthen commercial governance and contribute strategically to business growth across dynamic industries.
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