Ashish Chandage
Director - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement | Indirect Procurement Expert | Global CC-CoE & Operational Excellence | Driving Procurement Transformation through People Development, Cost Optimization & Digital Innovation
- Role
- Director Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Procurement at McDonald's
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashish Chandage
Visionary Procurement Leader with 20 years of experience in building, transforming, and elevating indirect procurement and global business services across complex, multinational environments. I specialize in end-to-end procurement management—from strategic sourcing and category strategy to P2P optimization, supplier consolidation, and digital transformation. My approach combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, delivering sustainable value, cost savings, and improved compliance across global supply chains.Over the course of my career, I’ve:Led cross-functional, global procurement teams managing and supporting a $3 billion indirect spend portfolio.Successfully implemented SAP Ariba Guided Buying across 100+ global sites, improving user experience, ensuring policy compliance, and streamlining procurement workflows for $2B in annual spend.Built centralized procurement capabilities for key indirect categories such as Capital and Infra Project Procurement, MRO, IT & Telecom, Professional Services, Facility Management Services, Packaging and Energy.Delivered consistent YoY savings of 5–7%, while driving strategic sourcing and category strategies, supplier consolidation, and process standardization.I’ve had the privilege of shaping procurement organizations at the regional level (India, Southeast Asia, and ANZ) and contributing to global Centers of Excellence that influence category strategy, policy governance, and enterprise-wide digital procurement transformation.My leadership philosophy centers around: Building high-performing teams and nurturing talent through mentorship and structured development. Driving a culture of collaboration, compliance, and innovation in every layer of procurement. Utilizing data, technology, and stakeholder partnerships to align procurement with long-term business strategy. Embedding governance, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning into all sourcing initiatives.I bring a deep understanding of working within matrix organizations, where I serve as a strategic partner to functions across operations, finance, IT, legal, HR, and engineering. Whether solving complex business problems, negotiating high-stakes contracts, or leading digital procurement transformation, I strive to elevate procurement from a support function to a true business enabler. Passionate about procurement innovation, digital adoption, and building future-ready procurement functions.Let’s connect if you’re looking to transform procurement into a driver of strategic value!
Experience
Director Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Procurement
Jul 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Driving and supporting the transformation and modernization of indirect procurement as part of the foundation team at McDonald’s Global Offices. Leading strategic sourcing across indirect spend.Enabling value delivery through sourcing excellence, supplier performance, and cost optimization. Collaborating with global and market teams for strategic initiatives, embed modern tools, sustainability practices, and data-driven decision-making into the procurement ecosystem.
Education
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)
Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Amravati University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
“Tata Gems" - Management Programme
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