Amol Edlabadkar

About Amol Edlabadkar

EXPERIENCE SILHOUETTE-A Dynamic Leader & A Senior Management Sourcing Strategist with over Two Decade of quarterbacking transformations & successfully managing Sourcing and Procurement for diverse businesses & expansions globally. I have constantly evolved as an expert in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management leading to value-based outcomes. I have been fortunate enough to be associated with giants across the industry like WNS, Infosys, Deutsche Telekom, Ingram Micro, Zicom, Repro India, who gave me a platform to stand on and see far quickly.I learnt to arrive at effective solutions with demonstrated business intelligence in leading & managing global sourcing teams early in my career. Diving in and out of oceans of information with value that could resonate with employees, customers and stakeholders became a core part of the professional journey.I possess an undying passion for improvising business processes through Best Practices and Industry Standards. Be certain of my people, I always endeavor to inspire and get the best of the team to deliver greater results as I have outcome-based approach to business. With the greater values and beliefs, I always look for developing continuing collaborative relationship with all the stakeholders in the business.Sharp business acumen in handling challenging assignments in implementing strategic road-maps, handling the entire gamut of supplier management processes involving; sourcing strategy development, RFX management, e-procurement, supplier identification, market intelligence, negotiations, contract drafting, supplier performance, SOW engagements and strengthening the operational competencies for delivering mission critical outcomes from crucial projects has been well – appreciated.I also learnt the importance and always have the zeal of being- Uncompromising for integrity and compliance - Unmatched passion for procurement domain- Unflapped temperament - Unwavering for commitment- Unified in collaboration Qualified Management graduate with deft at Vintage and New Age Sourcing, category management, streamlining systems to enhance operational effectiveness that accomplished business objectives; successfully led procurement initiatives with exceptionally strong penchant towards developing vendor network through dynamic research of market forces. My passion lies in “Focus on the process and chase excellence, outcome will be taken care”.“People who succeed have focused on excellence, The more they focus, more they find a way to excellence.”

Experience

1. Senior General Manager - Sourcing and Procurement

   WNS

   Apr 2025 — Present · IN

   International Location Head, Global Infra Fit Outs Category Head, Digital Projects and New Acquisitions Integration • Spearheading the Global Infra Category across 16 locations effectively working with IPCs. OEMS and Partners in Indra, South Africa, USA, Latin America and APAC. Leading the strategies for category sourcing, commercials contracting and value realization effectively.• Continuing managing for international locations sourcing and procurement for Facility, Professional services, Consulting, HR, Training services • Driving the ESG, Sustainable Procurement Practices and Supplier Diversity for Procurement function globally• Led the oracle fusion implementation for Procurement function right from Requirement to Design to Implantation ready stage • Led global integration procurement strategy for four acquisitions across India, USA, and Europe• Orchestrated Talent Management, Learning and Development function for Global Procurement in view of Capability Development • Mentoring, leading a virtual/office team of 11+ professionals globally

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Materials Management and Finance

  1999 — 2001

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

  1994 — 1998

Skills

•  Vendor Development
• Supply Management
• New Set Up Management
•  Market Intelligence
•  Stpi; Special Economic Zones and Exim Benefits
• Logistics Management
• Management
• Global Sourcing
• Category Management
• Negotiations
• Outsourcing
• Team Management
•  Supplier Identification, Evaluation & Selection
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Captive Procurement
•  Meritorious People Management
• Spend Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Strategy
•  Contract Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Logistics