Jitender Bhutani

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ABOUT JITENDER BHUTANI

With over 20 years of experience, I lead at the intersection of strategic sourcing, financial governance, and digital transformation. Currently serving as the Head of Global IT Sourcing at Chain IQ India LLP, I oversee IT spend portfolio, ensuring that procurement acts as a powerful lever for business agility and cost-effectiveness.Throughout my career at global leaders like Kyndryl and IBM, I have specialized in navigating the complexities of the APAC region. My \"dual-lens\" approach combines rigorous commercial negotiation with deep financial stewardship—allowing me to optimize working capital and TCO while securing high-growth categories like Cloud, SaaS, and Enterprise Infrastructure: Architect of global initiatives, including the successful rollout of Supply Chain Financing (SCF) programs and digital sourcing tools that enhance organizational transparency and efficiency: Expert in engineering complex contract structures and leading high-stakes negotiations that balance risk mitigation with innovation-led supplier partnerships: Dedicated to mastering the metrics that matter—from savings realization and cycle-time reduction to managing critical financial governance like DSO and Aged AR: I am a firm believer in high-performance, inclusive cultures. I currently lead a team of 15 sourcing professionals, focusing on coaching, career growth, and achieving collective excellence.I am by CE Worldwide with for \" & \".Let’s connect to discuss the future of strategic procurement, IT category management, or building resilient global supply chains.