Avinash Singh

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ABOUT AVINASH SINGH

A strategic leader with progressive experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, leading large-scale business transformation programs, strategic IT leadership, product management, procurement strategy, business finance and managing key business relations. Throughout my career, I have led and developed teams to bring out high- calibre and productivity in meeting business objectives. As an articulate and empathetic people manager, I have recruited, led, and coached teams toward ownership, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement. Keeping the interests of my stakeholders at the center, I assess their needs and make an impact by delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions. I do that by combining my people skills, technical proficiency, and clear communication as a true business partner.What can you expect: Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute.Visual storyteller for business needs and their solutions. Superior negotiation, collaboration, and influencing skills. An articulate and empathetic people leader. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills fostering partnership and consensus.Unique skill set to bring IT, Sourcing, and Finance expertise together. Thought leadership, strategy development and governance. Continuous improvement, and value realization. Key Achievements: Concluded multi-million, strategic contracts, and delivered significant P&L savings for Sobeys (confidential). Entrusted to establish and lead the vendor management office. With procurement strategy, saved $10+ M.Led business transformation program, a budget of $300+ M, 90+ brands, stores, and 20+ countries. Closely worked with CXOs, business leaders, and 60+ product vendors to lead the transformation program. Created the business plan (budget) for a $ 1.5 B Starbucks business to achieve more than 15% growth.Managed severe COVID-19 impact. Redefined business objectives, developed new business ideas, renegotiated contracts and saved $25+ M.Established a delivery business for Starbucks with Uber Eats and Delivery Hero and planned 300% growth YoY. Owned IT products in the areas of Finance, Business Intelligence, Planning, HR, and Store Operations for a business with stores across 20+ countries, 70+ brands and employees. Delivered digital products used by 5+ M customers across 10+ countries for 70+ international brands. I\'m a self-learner with an owner\'s mindset. Student for life. Expect meaningful conversations. Lastly, do see my recommendations.