Ipsita Bhattacharya

About Ipsita Bhattacharya

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Expert | Optimizing Procurement & Driving…

Experience

1. Deputy Manager - Global Procurement

   PepsiCo

   Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services that are not directly related to the production process. These include Travel & Living, Capex Requirement, Office supplies, IT equipment, HR Services, Contingent Labor, Compliance, Event Management, Facility maintenance services, MRO and Contracting.• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies: Responsible for developing strategies that enable to acquire necessary goods and services at the most competitive prices.• Identifying cost-saving opportunities: Responsible for identifying areas where cost savings can be achieved through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, or other means.• Negotiating contracts: Negotiate with suppliers to ensure favorable contract terms, including price, quality, and delivery.• Maintaining supplier relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring that they meet the company\'s quality, delivery, and cost requirements.• Managing procurement processes: Manage the procurement process from identifying the need for goods or services through to receipt of the goods or services.• Conducting market research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, new products, and pricing trends.• Ensuring compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.• Collaborating with Commodity Managers and Project Managers to align procurement activities with project objectives.• Assumed accountability for designated commodities and supported Commodity Managers in driving strategic sourcing initiatives.• Spearheading the Procurement Process, including RFQ issuance, meticulous quote comparison, supplier negotiations, and awarding proposals to the L1 vendor.• Executing precise procurement activities, including Purchase Order preparation on ensuring on-time delivery, and actively contributing to Supplier Qualification and Performance Evaluation on SAP Ariba

Education

• NSHM College of Management and Technology

  Master's degree, Data Analytics

  2018 — 2020